Watrous Agricultural Society urged support for 1918 funds
The Watrous Agricultural Society appeals for additional subscriptions to secure the Government Bonus for 1918. Local farmers are urged to contribute, with a list of volunteers ready to receipt funds. The notice stresses community effort and individual responsibility to advance agricultural interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watrous Agricultural Society
Thcomhie
T. N. Bjorndahl
T. E. Wheatley
J. P. Grest
W. Manson
F. B. Hutchinson
J. H. Hroadsom
R. Thomas
John McNeish
L. Edmunds
W. Allin
A. Gibson
J. D. Teal
A. Burke
Chas. Treble
T. McIntchie
W. I. Wells
J. H. Pearson
P. R. Lamb
KR. Douglas
W. B. Cornwell
Watrous
Watrous Agricultural Seci
The Cow Puncher Novel by Robert Stead
Robert Stead's new novel The Cow Puncher set in Western Canada follows David Eldon from a ranch life to city swindles a quick rise during a western real estate boom and a fall after a love tragedy ending with war era patriotism and humor showcased by Canadian authorial craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. C. Stead
Toronto
Masson Book Co., Ltd
Canada
David Eldon
Eldon
Dave
France
Stead
Arthur Hemming
North West Mounted
Asso
Curlers Re Organize Watrous Curling Club Meeting
The Watrous Curling Club held its annual meeting at the Fire Hall last Wednesday with strong attendance. A prospect of fifteen or more rinks, a prospect committee, and a next meeting to select skips were announced. The Town Band to manage the rink and provide music twice weekly. Officers named include Patron Col Lang M P, President A H Burke, Vice Presidents J F Clarke and T Bjorndahl, Secretary N McMillan, Treasurer H McCreadie, Chaplain Rev P Hackworth, Auditor F J Wills, and Executive members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watrous Curling Club
Fire Hall
Curling Club
Col Lang
M. P
A. H. Burke
J. F. Clarke
J. Trenholm
W. E. Wright
Homeward Bound Soldiers Aim for Fast Rail Transport
As soldiers return from war venues worldwide transport needs rise. Grand Trank Pacific reports efforts to supply troops with carriages adapted for in transit meals and troop handling, refurbishing cars and sending new units to Atlantic and Western Canada routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Traok Pacific Railway
Atlantic Seaboard
Grand Trank Pacific
Western Canada
Sunny Winter Getaway on Grand Trunk Pacific Route
The Grand Trunk Pacific Route offers a warm winter escape to Pacific Northwest resorts with summerlike conditions. Travel includes scenic Canadian Rockies and Skeena River scenery, a 600 mile sea voyage to Vancouver and Victoria, luxury steamship service, meals berth and onboard entertainment, and stopovers with connections to Washington Oregon and California. Contact Grand Trunk agents or Mr W E Duper for details.
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Pacific Northwest
Pacific Coast
Canadian Rockies
Skeena River
British Columbia
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
Victoria
Grand Trank Pacific Coast Steamship Company
North Pacific Coast
Seatttle
Washington
Oregon
California
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
W. E. Duper
Boost and Boost Again in a City Improvement Message
A rhythmic exhortation urges residents to boost their city, neighbors, workplace, and local commerce. It calls for positive support of progress, cooperation, and constructive effort while avoiding negativity and obstruction.
Back East For Christmas Holiday Travel Plans
Back East for Christmas travelers are urged to plan early. Special privilege tickets may be obtained from Rand of the Grane Trunk Pacific for December departures, routing through Winnipeg to Eastern Canada via Canadian Government railway or U S lines through Minneapolis St Paul Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Grane Trunk Pacific
Grand Trunk Pacific
Winnipeg
Mn Canada
Canadian Government
Minnepolis
St Paul
Chiccago
Rext Room Vergienes House Veers to Ave
A fragment notes room Vergienes House on a street avenue with uncertain placement. Details are incomplete and attribution is unclear.
Letter From a Light Horseman in 1918 Frontline Transit
A soldier from B Squadron Light Horse CEF writes from France in November 1918 describing peace feelings and routine. He mentions meeting Cunningham by chance, notes six men unhurt, cites Leeson wounded, and forecasts moving toward Berlin or the Rhine. He hopes to return home next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Light Horse
CEF
Trousdale
Cunningham
Leeson
Germany
Berlin
Rhine
England
Shadow Pie Social and Municipal Meeting in Poplar Park
The Poplar Park Local held a brief November meeting electing five delegates to the convention and passing resolutions on municipal affairs. The Shadow Pie Social is tentatively set for Friday December 20 with a whist tournament, and seed oats and potatoes were approved for purchase. Owing to flu, the district planned no active election participation this year. Full election results to be published next week.
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O.K
Barnes
Mulligan
Mesers
Allin
Holm
Sammers
Viscount Elec
Langston
Armatage
Reeve
Mandell
Mastre
Bell
Presentation to Messrs R Thomas and Pete Dunn
A December gathering of community friends honored departing pioneers R Thomas and Pete Dunn. Gold chains were presented by Harvey Pearson with best wishes for happiness in Florida. Speakers shared pioneer memories and the evening closed with Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Thomas
Pete Dunn
Florida
Wm. Carr
Carr
Thomas
Dann
Harvey Pearson
Pearson
Messia
Thomas and Dunn
Mexars
W. Cornwall
W. Carr
F. Koehler
Tom Bjorndbal
J. P. Grest
0. M. Holm
H. McCreadie
J. Karkulewsky
Mr. Carr
W. B. Cornwall
Messrs
Thomas and
Dana
Church Services and Meetings Across All Saints Methodist and Presbyterian
All Saints Church holds Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and Evensong at 7 p.m. Congregation to adjourn to Parish Hall after evening service to reorganize the choir. Sunday School at 3 p.m. Young Evensong at 3 p.m. Warrous Methodist Church lists Sunday School 2.30 p.m. and Adult Bible Class. evening service at 7 p.m. titled Your religion: Is it based on Thought Feeling or Action. Welcome to all. Presbyterian Church offers Sunday School 11 a.m. and Evening Service 7 p.m. Rev W Wilson presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALL Saints Holy Communion
Congregation of All Saints
Young
C. Hackworth R. D
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
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P.C
Thomas White
Candee
Secre
Sessey
Mr. G
Imad
Robert Stead
Saskatoon
Poplar Park
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