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Newspaper
Tisdale Recorder
Location
Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
1
Organizers map a crowded program for the Eighth Annual Sport Day with a $100 harness race purse and events across horse, foot, and family activities. Expect increased prizes to draw wider entrants and including midway attractions if arrangements succeed.
Platoon leaders Boyle and Barrett report strong district interest and plan a new Tisdale Platoon. Signed recruits include Lance Barrett, Corporal Boyle, Private Nicklen, L Sisson, E Lee, A King, F Bird, W Horton, W Meeks, A Eskelson with more on the way. Applicants urged to visit Tisdale Boarding House for details.
Jones and Farr will conduct an auction on Saturday June 16 at the home of Nurse Thomas offering household effects.
A public meeting for district agriculturists will be held in the Orange Hall on Tuesday June 13 at 250 PM to discuss possibly holding a Fall Fair in September. All interested in agricultural welfare are invited.
A patriotic dance will be held at Homer's Hall on Friday evening June 6. Promoters are town youths who will donate any proceeds after expenses to the Red Cross Fund. The program features ample dances, good music, and a midnight lunch. Admission is one dollar per couple.
Real bargains in every line of merchandise invite customers to Gould's Store with a limited time sale surprise. Liberal Association adds ladies to its executive at last Thursday's meeting. Departures from usual customs noted as prices surprise shoppers. Act quickly.
Grain shipments continue as empty cars fill the depot. Recruiters visit from Winnipeg for the 131st Battalion, with William Boyle and Alfred Parent enlisting. The Ladies Aid host a bazaar and supper at Price's Garage on June 17. Nurse Thomas leaves for Saskatoon and the States, and Mrs. John Williams and Mrs. John Willams suffer health setbacks. Local postings note relocations and a Red Cross tea, plus a soldiers dance after send off with bagpipe parade.
A reader endorses progress on rural education and suggests annual Government exams with per pupil pay for passes to motivate teachers and pupils. The letter argues for stable teaching positions, full school-year operation despite weather, and a focus on broad education including morality and patriotism.
A quiet smoker honors Private George Findlay and Bandmaster Readman as they prepare to depart for duties in Winnipeg and Wadena. About 25 friends attended, sending best wishes with a handshake and noting their loyalty and willingness to serve at an advanced age.
Sad news of the death of Mrs S P Grant was received in town early Tuesday. The young widow, 29, martyr to consumption, had suffered long and died unexpectedly. Funeral was Thursday at Waterfield home, Rev T H Broughton officiating, burial at Silver Stream Cemetery. She leaves a husband and two children.
A reader objects to bilingual agitation in public schools arguing for English instruction and business education. The letter asserts language studies belong to academies or colleges and emphasizes preserving an English country with English institutions while addressing potential concerns about women in education policy.
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