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Newspaper
Tisdale Recorder
Location
Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
2
A new tri weekly mixed train service will carry closed mail between Prince Albert and Crooked River starting Thursday. No local mail will be picked up en route and no mail clerk will serve on board. The east service remains on the same schedule while southern and western mail conditions improve.
Dealing death to bears, William McCormick and Ben Thompson, residents of the southeast country, shot and killed three bears and badly wounded a fourth on the township 45 base line, about four miles east of town, in the early part of the week. Two old bears and two young ones were involved. three were killed, the fourth escaped after being wounded.
Soldier Rob McNabb writes from the battalion in Canada about good crops, harvest by hand, no binders, and limited news from England. He mentions Fraser, Armstrong, and McPhail from Tisdale, noting trenches first experienced in July and hope for a letter reply.
Men of Action is the subject for Sunday evening services at the Methodist Church, outlined by the church program.
Reports include Mrs J R Homer returning from a two month British Columbia vacation and infantile paralysis cases in Swift Current. Events note the Methodist Ladies Aid serving meals in Goulds Store, fair day. Miss Burrows leaving for Saskatoon University. and E Branchflower adding to his livery. Tax sale distress in Connaught and local building work for freight sheds are reported, with wheat and barley yields around 27 and No 3 respectively. A fined Star City man, liquor cases, and condolences for a bereavement are also recorded.
The Rev. Colin G Young led special communion at Fern Glen Auto Road and Silver Stream on September 16 with large crowds. A vivid sermon praised vicarious suffering and told of Tim, a Dublin boy who saved his regiment but was killed, illustrating selfless sacrifice. A Canadian victory note followed. Collection for the missionary fund totaled thirty dollars, double last year’s. John McKinnon.
Black on September 18 at Ravine Bank parents Mr and Mrs Black a daughter born at the home of Mrs C Howe. Paisley on September 13 to Mr and Mrs E Paisley a daughter born at home.
A partial report notes John Sleight of House delivering a farewell to the elder boys team before a forthcoming game. The fragment confirms his involvement and the audience's expected reaction.
A dozen harvest leave local boys from the 188th were hosted by Mr and Mrs Amos at Auto Road. Over 30 in the party shared singing games and a hearty supper before dawn. Four Amos sons serve in the firing line and Canadian camps.
Frank Hughes moves into rooms above C J Lutes old office. Allan buys Grange Livery and will occupy Hughes residence. Recorder delayed to Thursday for the fair tomorrow. Town ladies raise Red Cross funds by making about 140 recipe books for homemade candies sold at ten cents each with contributor names.
A very successful school fair was held Saturday September 6 with splendid vegetable displays and strong turnout for livestock and poultry prizes awarded September 16. Reverend Young from Prince Albert led Sunday communion services after harvest helpers depart for two weeks.
It is expected that several battalions including the 188th and 183rd will soon proceed overseas from Camp Hughes. Local men have already returned on hazy leave and those with additional leave will depart Friday night under orders. A hearty send off occurs at the station as east boat trains depart. Strict absentee reporting, military pay deductions, and fines will be imposed.
Rosthern Experimental Farm exhibits to be shown at the Agricultural Fair on Friday. Exhibits arranged late with no advertising. display includes model farm buildings and field products on shelving three feet wide and four feet high. In charge of Mr Bodman.
Housewives focus on baking this week as cooking tips and recipes circulate in local pages. The note highlights practical kitchen advice and simple desserts for home cooks.
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