Saskatchewan Fox Trade Faces Legislative Tightening
About 500 foxes of various kinds valued over 200000 are shipped from Saskatchewan to the Eastern Provinces in 1913. Prince Albert reports notable fox activity with rising catches anticipated. the legislature amended the Game Act to set a May 1 to August 31 close season and impose export fees for black or silver foxes and red or cross foxes, effective February 15 1914.
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Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Department of Agriculture
Local Names and Puzzles in a Post Office Exchange
Two callers at the post office trade word games and puns about letters and reading, with names and place hints dropping through playful dialogue. The exchange hints at local figures like Hart, DeLong, Hawthorn, and Pierce while a light quarrel appears over endurance.
Immigrants Assisted at Tisdale Hall in Eight Months
Immigration officer Williams reports 151 immigrants cared for between April 8 and November 36 1913 at the government immigration hall. Nationalities include English 29 American 27 Canadian 22 French 26 Belgians 14 Scandinavians 13 Scotch 9 Dutch 6 Irish 3 Welsh 2. An additional 225 homesteads were filed but not using the hall, totaling 376.
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Williams
Tisdale
German settlers optimistic on western land boom and rail bridge
Six young Germans in Humboldt district report from Nipawin to the Saskatchewan river area that the best land is still open on both riverbanks. They plan to move north side, settle quickly, and push for a bridge within two years. They warn rapid land sales attract speculation, warn of gold rush hardships, and note Mineral Paint Ltd quietly pursuing northern mineral projects with copper, zinc, coal potential.
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Humboldt
Nipawin
Saskatchewan River
Canada
Mineral Paint Ltd
Carrot River
Pas
Miners Paint Ltd
The Rush for Yellow Metal
A fragmentary notice captures a tense moment as workers pursue gold. The text hints at rest contrasted with an urgent rush toward wealth, mentioning Beaver and a quiet setting disrupted by pursuit of yellow metal.
Tax Enforcement Return Notice for Unpaid Village Taxes
During January the village will prepare a tax enforcement return listing all persons with taxes due through December 31 1913. Once proceedings begin the interested parties must pay all arrears costs and penalties to avoid mop the option as ordered by Judge Joun Wika.
Night Thief Vanishes Homeward as Police Slumber
A suspected thief slips from a seventh floor cell in a moonlit escape, leaving police to wake in the cold dawn. Report notes ten thousand planks on his head and the remarkable quiet of his surrender without resistance.
Kinistino Hockey Dominates Melfort In 13-4 Victory
According to the Moon, Kinistino hockey players defeated Melfort 13 to 4 on Tuesday night in a lopsided game. The match featured aggressive play and a clear tempo from Kinistino throughout the contest.
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Kinistino
Melfort
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