Districts Prosperity Shines Despite Rural Struggles
Farmers in the district show improving finances as tax receipts rise and village funds finance the school district. The secretary reports a busy year end with many taxes collected, debt reduced, and $1,000 on the books for the new year. Machinery firms note collections at about 25 percent of total indebtedness, better than prior years. The holiday rush across the Dominion reflects the community’s overall easing financial strain.
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Uniqte
Silver Stream Grain Growers to Hold Annual Meeting
The Grain Growers' Association plans its annual meeting on December 30 with T Seekins as vice-president Lloyd as secretary treasurer. The group aims to set goals for the new year focusing on financial and ecological access, while a Red Cross sub-branch reports progress and local members and families are noted.
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Grain Growers’ Association
Gna
Jy T. Seekins
Lloyd
Red Cross
Sam McCulloch
Silver City Agricultural School Notice
Local notice dated January 13 announces actions by the Silver City Agricultural School. Details are incomplete in the fragment but indicate official school business and dates to follow.
Residents Fight Flu and Holiday News Then
In this district many residents were down with la grippe. Mr. and Mrs. G. Preen stayed home in illness. Eva Bates spent her first Christmas vacation at home. Alf. Preen enjoyed Christmas leave with his sister. Stella May Russell visited relatives during Christmas. J. B. King saw New Year’s Eve with old friends. J. Hayward sick with flu. L. Howlett built a new log stable on his farm. J. Hayward also ill with influenza.
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Alf. Preen
Mrs. Nicklin
Arnley
P.O
Stella May Russell
Mr. and
Mr. J. Hayward
J. B. King
Forester
Sergeant W. H. Morrow Returns from Regina Mission
Sergeant W. H. Morrow has returned from Regina where he assisted in duties and reported on his activities. The brief post returns mention his service and the region involved, noting completion of his assignment.
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W. H. Morrow
Regina
Local News Notes and Meetings in Forester and District
Local tidbits report February shipments, schooling moves, and community events. Forester residents Miss Lillis Barber returns to study, Mr J Hy Barber shares Forester news, and Mrs J Francis Todd along with Miss Mabel Thomas are listed among teachers. The Tisdale Agricultural Society and RM Connaught council schedule meetings, with officer changes noted and farm transfers around Sylvania and Buxton. A sidewalk accident injures Miss Gladys Nelson, delaying travel to Saskatoon. A London Stock Exchange cartoon mocks post office chatter as War Savings programs emerge.
New Year At Home Of The 1.0.0 Provincial Policiae Event
A detailed, informal gathering at Heicer's Hall on New Year's night marked by the presence of the 1.0.0 organization and brief shows of hospitality. The event celebrated the transition of policing duties from the RNWMP to the new provincial force with festive music, games, and cordial remarks amid streamers and emblematic decor.
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Ip Hiecier
Hiatt
Marie
Fire damages Wi School amid blaze mystery
The Wi School suffered total loss from a furnace fire kept burning during holidays. The building at 3 30 showed no signs, but by five o'clock the alarm rang and the structure was nearly destroyed. Insurance valued at $12 000. Arrangements planned to move school work to town churches.
Village Council Formed With Bailey Appointed Overseer
The village council held its first meeting Thursday evening with Fred Bailey named overseer. Secretary W E Moore resigned after ten years in office and a successor had not yet been chosen, with the matter left unresolved.
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Fred Bailey
W. E. Moore
Christmas Greetings Sent By Private Gordon
Christmas greetings were received last week from Private Gordon of the pat division.
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Gordon
Ae Pat Paltation
New Ruling on Homesteading by Foreign-Born Applicants
A new ruling allows foreign-born individuals from neutral countries to apply for homestead. Applicants must provide satisfactory written evidence of birthplace. a simple statement will not suffice. Dominion land agents will be informed to process the applications accordingly.
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Dominion
Mrs McGee Returns From Visit To Parents In Melfort
Mrs McGee of Melfort returned Thursday morning after a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Andrews. Miss Dora Andrews oversaw domestic affairs during Mrs McGee's daring visit. Mrs (Rev) is not fully described in the fragment.
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G. Preen
Ae McKinnon Hag
Eell
L. Howlett
J. Hayward
Lo Grippe
Man Gainsboro
WA Argall
Lillis Barber
R Lege
Mrs.w. A. Dempsey
Dauphin
The
Tisdale Agricultural Society
J. Hy
Htford
Thur
Eo Fr
DB. Patterson
A. C. Bates
J. Francis Todd
Mabel
Thomas
C. F. Peterson
Wm. Buxton
Sylvania
Albert McKague
William Buxton
Gladys Nelson
Saskatoon
R M. of Connaught
Hugh E. Jones
London Stock Exchange
Exchange
Mac
R.N.W.M.P
MFETS
Romestead
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