26 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Watrous Signal
Location
Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
1
An article outlines how equine influenza affects horses, listing fever to 107 degrees, listlessness, red mucous membranes, coughing, and later appetite loss until two to three weeks. Complications include pneumonia and diarrhea. recovery hinges on serum treatment and quarantine of affected stables, at about two cents per day.
The Watrous Agricultural Society held its annual meeting at the Fire Hall amid flu fears with about twenty in attendance. Members discussed boosting farmer interest, noted a record fair with strong exhibits despite rain and a gate shortfall, and reported a projected deficit over $300 after prior bills. Officers elected: President Wm Carr, 1st Vice E Lapp, 2nd Vice W J Wells, Sec Treas E Garrett, Directors including J D Teal and A Mollard.
The notice records a birth on Thursday December 12 to Mr and Mrs A J McCulloch a daughter. Another listing shows a birth on Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Sieapeth with unclear details.
On Trafalgar Day in London the British Navy and Mercantile Marine are praised for transporting 16 million fighting men and sustaining overseas and American troops. They fed clothed and supplied the army in Saloniki and France while maintaining England's food and materials. The Manitoba Red Cross sent £30,000 to London for a luncheon honoring Military Hospitals Matrons-in-Chief, recognizing their daily crucial service.
Mine Armstrong accepts a position as telephone operator in Watrous. Mrs Armstrong entertains relatives from Goose Lake District as Cragg's Lake grows popular with youth for skating and social gatherings. The flu is retreating with no fresh outbreaks expected. New Year wishes from Orange View correspondent to Signal readers.
Vehicles must display two license plates from January first with a front and rear plate. The 1919 licenses come in a holder inside the driver’s compartment for inspection. Fees rise with horsepower and liverymen fees vary. Lost plates require replacement with affidavit. New Motor Branch address in Rewinga is Farmer's Building Twelfth Avenue. Apply promptly. 1918 plates become unusable December 31.
North of Waldeck farmers with the Beaver Flat Grain Growers association press for construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway line from Swift Current. The Winnipeg Daily Free Press notes strong efforts by the group to secure the project.
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