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Newspaper
Tisdale Recorder
Location
Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
1
Rain has fallen across the district halting harvest activities. Most wheat is already cut and stored, though late sown grain awaits cutting. Rains will slow threshing for days, with several machines expected to operate later in the week. A light frost Saturday night caused little damage as wheat was far along.
Weekly shipments of live stock from the district rise with four to six cars this week and expectations of eight to ten cars next week. High cattle and hog prices spur farmers to boost production, making livestock a major regional asset. Blair Blue sent four cars and Tisdale Trading and Milling Co. two cars this week.
A heavy thunderstorm moved through the district last Saturday night, hampering haying efforts during the past week. J McNair visited Tisdale on Monday. On Sunday August 19 the district school meeting gathered at Silver. A pie social at Silver Stream sparked a bluff bidder mystery while weighing the truth of the report.
Ottawa dispatch notes a proclamation to call single men and widowers aged 20 to 34 under the act. The military service council works on exemption forms and military reports. Those called must report or seek exemption by a set date, with civil penalties for noncompliance.
The Tisdale Branch of the Red Cross Society will hold a sale of home made cooking and serve a 25 cent supper at the late CO Js Lattes office on Saturday Sept 5. Everyone welcome.
A Saturday night frost spared Melfort but brought two inches of ice to Tisdale, ruining garden plots. The item appears in the Prince Albert Herald with unclear author attribution and surrounding commentary.
The school board met Tuesday and faced severe overcrowding in lower grades. They plan to rent a downtown room and furnish it as a temporary measure until expansion or a new building is possible. The board also discussed a new sanitary closet system and began plans for furnace upgrades with two coal cars ordered.
The Purple Mask, a new serial, will open its first run at the Strand Theatre on Tuesday September 18 and continue for twenty weeks as a strong feature. It recently concluded a successful run at Melfort and is praised as fascinating and highly engaging for audiences.
A quiet wedding took place Wednesday September 5 at Mrs R J Reids home. Edna Reids sister and George Strachan Bank of Ottawa manager were married by Rev T C Hargreaves at 8 30 p m. The ceremony occurred under a decorated arch with the bride walking with her brother and involved signing documents afterward.
Harvest operations resume amid two days of good weather with threshing expected to begin in several areas. The report notes brisk activity and anticipation that fieldwork will continue as conditions stay favorable for grain collection.
Mrs F Simpson of Willow Hill visits Portage la Prairie while C F Peterson and N E Mahoney tour Saskatoon. D J Schell shows new engine and thresher this week as Mrs Baldwin returns from the east. A Red Cross tea raised 23.25 at the Manse. Presbyterians postpone Ladies Aid meeting to Sept 11. Edna Baldwin progresses after an operation. Edith Farr leaves for Prince Albert teachers training. US potato crop hits record 467 000 000 bushels. Hugh and Mrs Jones tour Prince Albert with son Llewellyn. Fred Crow visits Edgar Books for possible district farm purchase. Church discussion on What shall a man give in exchange for his soul. Village council considers hiring a year round official for janitor, constable and maintenance. Rural Municipality of Connaught next meeting Sept 15 at Silver Stream School House. Eastern Ontario farmer Mr Fleming owns land in district. notes end with local visit.
Practical guide urging Canadians with gardens to can surplus produce at home. Describes benefits of avoiding waste, maintaining diet variety, and creating a small kitchen canning operation. Lists simple equipment two jars with wide mouths, a wash boiler with false bottom, and basic tools.
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