Band Concert Shines With Hawaiian and Yiddish Highlights
The concert was led by Rev Wilson as chairman with the band performing plus songs and dialogues. Notable moments included a Hawaiian medley by Mrs Jamieson and others and a Marcoe Rochack Yiddish comedy with parodies on Dublin Bay. The ensemble later moved to the ICCF Hall for roads and will next perform at the Majestic Theatre and hold a sacred concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Laura Jamieson
Mowers
Agar
Trot
Seow
Marcoe-Rochack
Free Wheat Order Introduced in Tariff War Report
An official Federal announcement states an Order in Council on free wheat has been passed. The measure relies on a clause in the 1912 tariff law to place wheat on the free list, prompting government use of tariff provisions.
Wreford Council Minutes Approve 1914 hail tax settlement
The council of the R. M. of Wreford No. 280 met in Noko with Councillor Larson presiding. Minutes were approved. the sea-treasurer was authorized to forward a $31,240 hail insurance tax payment for 1914. Several allocations and actions were approved including culvert company bills, newspaper expenses, and a plan to place gopher poison on vacant lands. The council discussed road complaints, a municipal hospital, and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M
Wreford
Noko
Larson
Graham
Candy
Sea-Treas
Hail Insurance Association
S. D
TA Peng
R.M
Mt. Snell
Western Municipal News
W. T. Grieve
Johnson
Somerville
Snell
Grieve
Watrous Citizens Band Announces Officers and Members
The Watrous Citizens Band outlines its newly organized leadership including Hon. President Mayor Hixon and President T. N. Bjorndahl. Sec Treas Alvin Burke and Business Manager J. F. Clarke are listed with a committee of management and a roster of musicians and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watrous Citizens Band
Hixon
T. N. Bjorndahl
Sec
Treas
Alvin Burke
J.F Clarke
Rev. W. Wilson
Simmons
Burke
Clarke
Cornet
Sato
Edwards
H. Burke
Sourer
Nhl
Lee
E. Koshler
Edmonda
D. Fotheringham
Tod
A. Barke
Dram Jamon
Seow
Consolidated schools debated at Poplar Park visit
Privates W L Mummers Johnston and E Smith Batt arrived on leave at the start of the week. Discussion covered consolidated schools with a plan to visit the school during instructional hours each term. Leave of absence for children over twelve to help seeding operations was provisionally approved. Mise J McIntyre returned from Regina Teachers' Convention. A misprint correction is issued for April 8. Pte F Manson 90th Batt wounded in France is seriously ill in a British hospital. Sunday May 27th religious event set by Central Executive of G A at 2 30 a.m. monthly meeting to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Mummers
Johnston
E. Smith
Batt
Mise J. McIntyre
Regina
Pte F. Manson
France
Farm Labor Outlook in Saskatchewan Recruitment Effort
Hon. W. N. Motherwell outlines a plan to ease farm labor shortages in Saskatchewan. He cites a need for 4,000 workers from outside Uganda and proposes tapping urban reserves and using sewers of the soil. He urges cities to contribute workers to avert production limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bone
W. N. Motherwell
Uganda
Morris Council Minutes April 7 1917 and School District Actions
The Morris council met April 7 1917 in the municipal office. They approved last meeting minutes, authorized a tax arrears agreement with Watrous School Board, and set a May Sunday court of revision. They discussed pasture use for J J MacLachlan, adjournment for dinner, and lands withdrawn from Favorite No. 718 for a new district. Prizes were set for gopher control and officials requested returns of gopher hides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Ed. Moss
L. O. Walstrom
August Hemmingson
J. A. Davidson
Watrous
Ed Moses
Wm. Duncan
J.J. MacLachlan
Rapid Advance
Datriet
Dasioon
Innid
Way
Duncan
Favorite
Walstrom
Plaintiff Wins Watrous Grain Contract Lawsuit
A Saskatoon report details a case where five Watrous district farmers signed contracts to sell 1,000 bushels of wheat at 1.44 per bushel. The suit sought damages for defaults and disputes over delivery and pricing, with judgment in two cases and other parties accepting terms.
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Saskatoon P
E. A
Watrous
Cumming
F. Well
John Broaten
J. Green
Joe. Simmons
Thompson
John
McConnell
Hult
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poplar Park
Farm Labor Situation
Hon. W. N
Saskatche
Morris Council
Pbrson
D. Pile
Methodiet Oberch
Aess
Wat Grain
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