Municipal Grants Back Agricultural Fair In Tisdale
The Tisdale Agricultural Fair is set for September 22 with solid financing in place. Eldersley Rural Municipality and the Town of Tisdale are providing substantial support along with membership sales and government grants. The Department of Agricultural Extension confirms the date and will supply qualified livestock judges. Directors anticipate a strong fair and urge farmer cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisdale
Eldersley
Department of Agricultural Extension
Swithh
Joseph Pierce Appointed Homestead Inspector
Joseph Pierce was appointed to fill the vacancy left by the move of Mr Mc Kenzie as homestead inspector for the district. Pierce began duties immediately and is currently inspecting areas around Osgood Siding as the new inspector for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pierce
McKenzie
Shellbrook
Jos. Pierce
Pierce
Osgood Siding
Cyclone Ravages South Country, Wrecks Fences Near Town
A cyclone swept 11 miles south and one mile west of town last Thursday week, cutting a 150 yard wide swath through heavy timber. No buildings were struck and only a few fences suffered minor damage. The description notes stumping with dynamite as a minor detail in the event.
Marathon Record Set by Harry Pearse End of Pursuit
Last week Harry Pearse set a new marathon mark entering Tisdale from Peesane just minutes behind a local train. Pearse chased his horses along the track for thirty miles in a grueling sprint finishing weary but triumphant in Tisdale. Corporal Frank Randall takes a week’s leave to visit Silver Stream, while Miss Jessie Tate of Prince Albert becomes village school’s primary room teacher. The R M of Eldersley grants 100 dollars and Tisdale village 50 dollars for the Agricultural Fair on Sept 22. J R Homer plans extra warehouse space at his store and Fred Argall helps with hay and harvest on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pearse
Tisdale
Peesane
Mr. Pearse
Harry
Summer reflections and local notices from Prince Albert
Leather River Miss Maggie Johnson returns by Tuesday night train from summer in Prince Albert. School resumes August 1 under former teacher Miss Jordan. Mrs Cook of Prince Albert visits Miss Johnston. Mr H D McIntyre returns from Winnipeg medical care. Mr Hamilton of Swan River enjoys holidays with Mr and Mrs J Barron. Presbyterian Ladies Aid formed with President Mrs Jameson Secretary Mrs Dorward Treasurer Miss Bertha Jordan. A ten cent tea on the school lawn is set for August 18 with next meeting August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Johnson
Prince Albert
Jordan
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Jameson
Dorward
Bertha Jordan
North Roads Urged as Outlet for North Country
Citizens push for a new road to connect the north to markets to spare a 14 mile detour. North town residents lament delays in railroad service and hope cooperative action will speed a usable route. A Dominion War Loan launches in September with terms to be announced later. Thursday night brought near freezing temps before a late wind shift calms farmer worries.
Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic at Sports Grounds
The Presbyterian Sunday School community held its annual outing on a Friday afternoon at the Sports Grounds. Children and adults competed in races such as egg and spoon and flat race with Mrs Howe and Mrs Gray winning their events. A convivial evening lunch followed under the grove shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Howe
Amazing Assertion in Blaine Lake School Affair
John Bull, July 8 1916, reprints facts about E R Johnstone a Blaine Lake Saskatchewan schoolmaster. He taught patriotic song We’ve Got a Mailed Fist Too German objections Education Department warned against it. After government minister interview threats of dismissal Johnstone joins 188th Battalion EF and receives admiration.
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John Bull
Blaine Lake
Johnstone
188Th
E.R. Johnstone
Saskatchewan
Department of Education
Reveree
Imme
188Th Battalion
Private Wiseman Returns to Camp Hughes After Leave
Private D. Wiseman came back to Camp Hughes Wednesday evening after ten days at home. A Red Cross Society meeting will be at Dr. MacKay's office on August 1st evening, with as many attendees as possible. In the third class Part I exams, Lizzie Johnston succeeded, while Edith Farr failed spelling and will retry writing the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Wiseman
Camp Hughes
Red Cross Society
MacKay
Lizzie Johnston
Edith Farr
Local News Briefs From Tisdale And District
Local paper notes school opening on Tuesday morning. Visitors Misses Esther and Nora Gilmour from Prince Albert stayed with Mrs. Wm Bray. Many residents attend Prince Albert Fair. Dr Whatley to visit Tisdale August 15–16 and Star City August 22–23. George Flannigan shipped 47 cattle to Winnipeg bought at Fort la-Corne auction at $7200 average. Stock judging and events at Melfort Agricultural Fair postponed due to rain. Presbyterian Church Baptismal service after evening sermon with the pastor’s theme Hands that bring hands that bar hands that bless. Mrs R C Farr and others visiting Miss Alton Farr of Tisdale. Lois Schell’s exam result error omitted. total successful students now updated. Cooperative elevator agent Kirby moved near Battleford. successor R McNail from Watson. Mrs G J Lacroix and family visiting at Prince Albert.
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George Flannigan
Winnipeg
Fort la-Corne
Birth of twins for Mason at Tisdale farm
On August 4, Mr and Mrs Mason of Tisdale welcomed twin sons on the Shelley farm.
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Mason
Tisdale
Shelley Farm
Deaths On August 4 Twin Sons of Mr and Mrs Mason
Twin sons of Mr Mason and Mrs Mason died on August 4 with notice appearing in the death column. The brief obituary notes the loss of the two children and identifies the parents.
Local Markets Corrected to Thursday August 10
Market listings show price updates and corrected schedule for produce sales on Thursday August 10. Details specify fresh vegetables and fruits available from local vendors with revised times and pickup options.
Nipawin Plans New Church and Local Developments
A village picnic raised 106.30 for a new church to be built at C Grand field's NE corner and ready by September. Moose Plains forms a new school district with a nearby school due in about a month. Harvest looks near. Tisdale road remains poor with weekly mail until repairs finish.
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McConnachie
Livingstone
Africa
Milne
Myer
C. Grandfield
N.E. Corner
Moose Plains
Agricultural Fair Attendance and Rural News Digest
Residents joined the Silver Stream Agricultural Fair on August 2. Walter Amos was wounded in the right arm, Amos family receives word. Haymaking begins amid flooded sloughs. A wolf raided a poultry house, two hens lost. Herman Ernest reports a new post office at town, praised as one of the region’s best. Crops look good if drought and trust issues do not intervene. Roads are in good condition. trails remain poor.
Mrs Glynn and Mr Lindeburg Visit Moose Jaw and Tisdale
Miss Alma Glynn, recently visiting friends in Tisdale and district, returned to her home in Moose Jaw on Tuesday morning. Mr. Frank Lindeburg of Kutawa is the current guest of Dr. M A MacKay for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Glynn
Tisdale
Moose Jaw
Frank Lindeburg
Kutawa
M. A. MacKay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department
South Country
Corporal Frank Randall
Silver Stream
Jessie Tate
R. M. of
Village
J. R. Homer
Fred Argall
Miss. Cook
Miss Johnston
H. D. McIntyre
Mr. Hamilton
Swan River, Man
Mrs
J. D. Barron
Presbyterian Sunday
Esther
Nora Gilmour
Wm. Bray
Dr. Whatley
Star City
Melfort
R. C. Farr
Alton Farr
Billy Farr
Tisdale, Sask
C. E. Plummer
The
Bolton Enterprise
Ont
Tisdale School
Lois Schell
Miss Schell
Kirby
Co-Operative Elevator
Battleford
R. McNail
Watson
G. J. Lacroix
Mrs. Mason
Nipawin
Matthews
Amos
Walter
Henry Demal
Herman Ernest
P.O
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