Stephenson Cup Curling Schedule Amid Ice Advance
Curlers arrange a two sheet, three sheet plan for the Stephenson Cup inter rink contest. Competition runs January through February with matches each evening starting at 7 and 9 pm across dates including January 24 and February 7 featuring teams like Fishleigh Telfer Edmonds Findlay J P Grest Clarke Lowe Barke and Wright Browell Thomas N Grest.
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Fishleigh
Telfer Edmonds
Findlay
J.P. Grest
Clarke
Lowe—Barke
Findlay Wright
Browell
Thomas
N. Grest
Willie McArthur
Brorndah
Telfer
Lowe
J. P. Grest
Pishleigh
Edmonds
Wright—McArthur
Garrett
Willis Barkendah
Barrie—Findlay
Wright Fishleigh
Willie
Edmonde
Wright
Bjorndah
Thames—Telfer
McArther
Findley
Lowe—McArthur Barne
X. Grest
X. Grest—Burke Telfer
Browell—Windlay
t—Bourke Bjorndah
No Excursion Fares Cancelled for Winnipeg Bonspiel Travel
The Railways War Board has ruled out Excursion Fares for the year with travel returning to normal. The Grand Trunk Pacific also cancelled its Pacific Coast excursions planned for February. Passengers who previously relied on Bonspiel rates to Winnipeg must instead travel over several months, avoiding strain on railway resources.
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Winnipeg
The Rev Wilson Continues Course on Christ’s Second Coming
The Churches announce Pastor The Rev Wilson will continue his course on the second coming of Christ with the theme The government shall be upon His shoulders. All welcome.
All Saints Invites Readers to Jr Cox Vicar Service
Parish records extend cordial invitation to all residents for a church service led by Jr. Cox, the vicar, at the All Saints church.
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Jr. Cox
Methodist Church Morning and Evening Services
Morning service at 11 o clock includes a sermonette to children as part of a Beatitudes series. Evening service at 7 o clock features a second subject following the morning topic.
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Warrous
A Song to Canada Recited at London Fundraiser
Mise Marie Lohr performed stirring verses by Helen Sevrag at Bis Theatre London in aid of Ht Dunstan's Hostel for the Blind. The poem invoked maple leaf imagery and duty, calling readers to face the task with faith and leave the rest to God.
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Bis
London
Eng
Western Provinces Fight 15 Percent Freight Increase
Delegates from the western provinces travel to Ottawa to appeal to the governor in council against a 15 percent freight rate rise. They argue railway revenues do not justify the increase and fear higher costs will harm western business. Saskatchewan and Manitoba will be represented by H J Symington KC and Minister of Agriculture W K Motherwell.
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Hays
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
H. J. Symington
K. C
Fire management tips for long lasting coal fires
The article advises keeping a thick fuel bed to avoid burn through and allow air access. It recommends maintaining a bright coal bed, shifting a portion of live coal toward the grate opening, and firing fresh coal to create a uniform bed with a visible bright spot to ignite gases. For overnight banks, push aside burning coal and add fresh charge to keep a bright ignition point.
First Woman Trustee Elected At Poplar Park Meeting
At the annual Poplar Park school meeting held Saturday a record poll was cast. Mrs Findlay won the race for trustee with 58 percent of votes, becoming the first woman trustee elected to the board. Wm Urquhart was chosen rate payer's auditor. The meeting outlined a new organisation system and announced a schedule of events from February 1 to February 23 including whist drives, dances, lectures, and a patriotic box social.
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W. R. Allan
8S. Rosenberger
J. K. Findlay
Chas, Treble
Wm. Urquhart
W. D. Sommere
Defegee
East West Market Shifts Noted By Clarke on Return
J F Clarke & Co owner says market conditions moved from East to West and back as eastern retailers enjoy closer supply lines. He notes higher prices today in Watrous due to stock levels and delivery uncertainty, praising local store for competitive pricing and reliable service.
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J. F. Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Watrous
J. F. Clarke & Co
Midat
Ontario
J. F. ‘Clarke
Tax for 1917 Income Introduced With New Rates
Government announces the forthcoming federal income tax system under Parliament for 1917 earnings. Four percent on income over 1500 for single persons, over 3000 for married couples, with graduated rates beyond 6000. Taxpayers must file returns by February using forms from the finance department and boards of referees will review assessments.
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Department of Finance
Cradle Steam-In Simpeon Announces Twin Births
A daughter born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Walter Stein. A daughter born Friday to Mr and Mrs W J Gill. Details appear in a local birth notice with names and dates.
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Simpeon
Jen
Walter Stein
Grit
Mr. and
Mie
W. J. Gill
Asom
British Casualties in France Reach Week’s Toll
A London report records British losses in France for the week ending January 14 totaling 24 979 officers and men with 5 206 killed. Heavy artillery exchanges marked ongoing battles on the western front though no major engagements were reported. the casualty pattern underscores sustained pressure.
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France
Gonte
Five Hurt In Wreck On Grand Trunk Line
Edmonton reports five men injured in a Grand Trunk Pacific passenger train wreck on the Chip Lake line, 20 miles west of Entwistle, when lights failed and three passenger coaches derailed. Two crew members were pinned under a car that rolled down a bank. three coaches left the track.
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Edmonton
Alta
Grand Trunk Pacific Apt
Chip Lake
Entwistle
Tragedy near Quill Lake ends in double fatality
Saskatchewan report says farmer A Lafour, 12 miles south of Quill Lake, fatally shot his wife after pressing a safety device to her chest, then attacked a neighbor and failed. He then killed himself with the same device. Provincial police are investigating the double tragedy.
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Saskatoon
Sask
A. Lafour
Ying
Quill Lake
Lafour
War Ending Gossip Rumor Traced Through Tangled Tale
A vague yarn spreads through overheard street talk about a letter written in Greek from a Chicago worker in Timbuctoo. Various named figures, places, and dubious sources swirl, with no concrete claim or date about when the war may end.
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Chicago
Timbucton
Cuba
Texas
Jim Klondyke
Someboady
Borneo
Noice
Sho
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Peaks
Theredar
Canada
Poplar Park
W. J. Jones
Armenian Relief Fund
G.G
Regina
Patriotic Box
Campeinaing
Szpontux
Lo Guernsey
Haturday
Mtb
Ead Mre
M. Bedursuk
Sum
Grand Trunk Line
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