First Chautauqua For Watrous
The Dominion Chautauqua dates for Watrous July 3 4 5 6 8 and 9 were published. Manager J M Erickson of Calgary writes the program aims to educate and entertain with lectures and music led by William Rader Helen Burgess W J Hindley and others. The event promotes patriotism public knowledge and democratic ideals in a six day series.
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Dominion
America
William Rader
Whitfield Ray
Royal Geographical Society of London
England
Ladies Festival Orchestra
Helen Burgess
J. Sherman Wallace
W. J. Hindley
United States
Witepskie
Chicago
H. W. Wood
Canadian Council of Agriculture
U. F. A. of Alberta
Clare Vaughan Wales
H. Rathven McDonald
Canada
Automobile License Tags Exceed 36000 Issued This Year
More than 36 000 automobile license tags have already been issued by the Department of the Provincial Secretary, about 3 000 more than the entire figure for 1917. The department also lists 75 630 dealer motorcyclists on file.
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Department of the
Canada farmers urged to grow fibre flax for war effort
A Federal Department of Agriculture circular notes excellent flax growing opportunities in parts of Canada to aid Allied war efforts. It explains global flax shortages as Belgium France and Russia cannot supply, the UK relies on domestic output, and aviation needs linen for wings and equipment.
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Canada
United Kingdom
Belgium
France
Germany
Netherlands
Russia
Ireland
Federal Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Highwood School Dance Raises Red Cross Support
A Highwood School social on Friday May 7 drew about forty. dance from 9 15 to 2 30 despite weather. The event welcomed Watrous and other districts and collected 15 for the Red Cross Society Branch of Watrous. Volunteers receive thanks for lunch and the night closed with three cheers for the society's commendable work.
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Highwood School
Highwood
Watrous
Red Cross Society
Thin Society
A Good Sporting Number highlights outdoor life in Canada
The May issue of Red And Gun in Canada offers articles on hunting Hehing camping canoeing trap shooting and gunning. Highlights include Mulberry's Mongrel by H Mortimer Batten and A simple mer of Two Pups with Bird Haunting with the Camera in Central.
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Red and Gun
Canada
H. Mortimer Batten
War era food guidance urges meat for front line and wheat saving
The Canada Food Board urges eating more fish and vegetables to spare wheat for the Allies. It cites halted U S grain shipments for Belgian relief and warns of bread shortages in Belgium and Northern France. Sugar restrictions aim to cut 25 percent of consumption and combat transport limits.
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Canada
Canada Food Board
United States
Belgium
France
Ministry of Food
Canadian Food Board
Cuba
Sunday School Rally in Watrons May 26 1918
Sunday School Rally will be observed by Evangelical churches in Watrons next Sunday May 26 as part of Saskatchewan Go-to-Sunday School Day. A splen did program has been arranged and federation envelopes printed. The May 26 offering funds provincial expenses and a year’s work while supporting teen age programs and training camps. The federation backs summer schools leadership and a province wide survey to guide future Sunday School efforts.
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Saskatchewan
Watrons
Federation
Planus
Appreciation for Red Cross Campaign Service
Winnipeg letter to The Signal from May 10 1918 praises the Red Cross campaign. It commends the Signal for its splendid service and the steady, unselfish effort of busy men and women behind the effort for the boys and girls overseas.
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Winnipeg
the Signal
Watrous
Sask
Sending Parcels to England or France Guidance
Guidance for parcel senders lists weight limits and restrictions. Soldiers in England may receive up to 1 pound per item and civilians have similar limits with flour restricted. sugar limited to 1 pound per package. No limit on number of packages. Parcels to soldiers in France may weigh up to 7 pounds with no material restrictions. UK parcels must be under 30 inches in length and 12 inches in width or depth.
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England
France
U. S
United Kingdom
Two Births Reported in Saskatoon and Watrous
At the City Hospital Saskatoon a child was born on Sunday May 19 to Mr and Mrs D Fisher of Mooresick. In Watrous on Tuesday May 22 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A Mooreside.
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Fisma
City Hospital
Saskatoon
D. Fisher
Red Cross Campaign Opens June 17
The piece urges provincial residents to donate to the Red Cross during the week starting June 17. It honors soldiers in France and Flanders and calls on every home to give to relieve wounds and death from the front. It stresses sacrifice and convicts readers to contribute fully.
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Saskatchewan
Red Cross
Flanders
France
Watrous Methodist Church May Meeting Receives Increase Offer
The May Quarterly Official Hoard meeting of Watrous Methodist Church, presided by Rev J Mc Lachlan, reports strong progress across departments and fully funded local obligations. Missionary giving surpasses last year’s objective by about 100 dollars. pastor granted summer vacation and invited to stay for another year with a 100 dollar salary increase pending Conference approval in Regina June 1.
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Watrous, Methodist Church
Charsh Parlor
J. McLachlan
Regina
Watrous Agricultural Society Plans June Plowing Match
The Watrous Directors met to schedule a second annual plowing match for mid June and to arrange the details. They also approved a one day fair for this year with August 9 set for the fair date and prize list finalized for publication soon.
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Watrous Agricultural Society
Messrs
Geo. Duck
Wm. Manson
T. McLatchie
Cadets Urged to Verify RAF Enlistment Terms
MacNamara from western recruiting disputes rumors that RAF enlistment lasts four years. He clarifies that terms vary by position and that cadets may be released after service completion. Readiness notices urge men ages 17 to 30 to apply at Winnipeg Main St or nearest Royal Air Force office.
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Air Force
MacNamara
Advires
Royal Air Force
Main St. Winnipeg
Methodist Church Plymouth Service and Welcome Fellowship
The Methodist Church Poplar Park in Plymouth announces services at 2 30 and 7 30 with Sunday School at 11. Adult Bible Class and an evening sermon titled Trust in God and do Right. Evening Service includes reception into church fellowship and Supper. Parents urged to bring children and attend. J McLachlan Pastor.
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J. McLachlan
Presbyterian Church Morning Service and Evening Talk
Morning service at 11 o clock titled The form and of Religion. Sunday School at noon. Evening service at 7 30 with subject Imitators of Jesus. Amazon service at 3.
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Jesus
Amazon
ALL SAINTS Services Schedule Notice
ALL SAINTS announces weekly services with Evensong at 8 a.m. on Sundays the Holy Communion and Matins on the 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m. Holy Communion on Saint Day at 8 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Girls Guild meets Tuesday and W. A. on Wednesday at 3 p.m. P. C. Hackworth, 8, Dy Vieatl.
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Holy Communion
Girls Guild
W. A
P. C. Hackworth
Vieatl
Notice to Subscribers from Saskatoon and Winnipeg Daily Papers
Notice to subscribers explains agency role for Saskatoon and Winnipeg daily papers and urges proper subscription handling to save time and expense when renewing or forwarding. It mentions keeping the signal office in mind for non renewals or changes.
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Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Red Cross Notes and Community Update
Red Cross notes summarize local relief efforts and volunteer activities. Community groups report blood drives, service projects, and upcoming training sessions. Organizers urge participation to support aid programs and disaster preparedness.
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Ellison-White Dominion Chautauqua Co
Agricules
Highwood News
The
Poplar Park Service
Plymouth
Orange View
Presbyterian Church
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