The Squire Responds to a Dreadful Night
The Squire Meyrick aids wounded after a hill accident. Eight died and many injured as chaos unfolds at Harewood Court. A mysterious smoking man watches from the crowd while the injured are rushed to hospital.
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Newspaper
Tisdale Recorder
Location
Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
2
The Squire Meyrick aids wounded after a hill accident. Eight died and many injured as chaos unfolds at Harewood Court. A mysterious smoking man watches from the crowd while the injured are rushed to hospital.
In the village of Silverthorne the Squire of Stig favored Miss Mary before a spring tragedy ended their engagement. Miss Jessica and Mrs Apperly recall the Squire’s boyish charm and a potential match with Master Hilary. The tale centers on love, loss, and the shadow of a planned marriage.
A gravely courteous American lady with bright eyes and vivacious manner rushes into a tense scene. Wary Strangways listens as his cousin explains the situation to her, suggesting a forthcoming continuation.
Records from World War I recount Louis Philippe Riel, a Metis marksman known as a franc tireur, using a Sharpshooter rifle to locate and down German snipers at about seven hundred yards. Descriptions tell of multiple confirmed kills in late April 1915 and subsequent heroic actions. The inscription on a rifle butt honors his feats and mourns the Metis hero.
In Newcastle England a man named Geordie kept a small dog without a license. He claimed the animal was only a pup though evidence showed it was a dog. The magistrate fined him after confirmation from expert testimony. He quipped about past leniency in court.
English farm correspondents warn that future drain on farm labor for military needs will reduce food production below 1916 levels. The report notes grain harvests and local youths involved in farm work amid ongoing labor pressure and rural schooling dynamics.
A teacher works to explain the term to a student, focusing on clarity and understanding. The exchange centers on simple, concrete definitions and classroom examples to build comprehension.
The article argues Lieutenant Robinson surpasses many famed WWI heroes. It contrasts his measured calm under fire with earlier feats by Roy Travers Cornwell and Leefe Robinson, praising his endurance and leadership. It cites other recipients like Angus Potter Miller and Nasmith and Boyle as notable contemporaries.
Charles R. Hunt of Hunt Bros millers is among five Canadian millers chosen by Sir George Foster to travel to England to discuss standard bread with the British Cabinet. Walter Runciman had announced bread would be sold in the British Isles after year’s start as Canada supplies much flour for the old country. With a possible embargo on American foodstuffs, Britain plans emergencies and flour conservation.
A fragment from a newspaper page questions readers about prospects of home ownership and personal investment, reflecting consumer outlook and era values. The readable text hints at a broader discussion of financial aspirations and societal expectations.
A portrait of Lloyd George at fifty three shows him as a central figure in international politics and Welsh nationalism. The piece recalls his early pro Boer stance, foresight in declaring war inevitable, and his role in mobilizing British strength, including urging Kitchener home from Egypt. It notes his rise from Bethesda quarryman to premier Welsh leader and cabinet positions.
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