18 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Watrous Signal
Location
Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary text discusses an effort to cloud the main face of a war issue and counter anti war factions. It references Britain, Canada, and a brave force holding the line while warnings of dishonor and future generations loom.
The text notes delays and ill advised behavior affecting individual duties under the Méili jee Act. It mentions limited time allowances for applications and Ottawa processing, urging Canadians to act as required and to heed prescribed deadlines.
A wartime political note praising Premier R L Borden and party leaders. Mentions Conservatives including Lougheed, Irell, K Foster, Whit al tener Blondin and Murray. References Saskatchewan government since 1906 and Liberal leaders in Ontario. Notes ministers Militia and Defence Hugh Guthrie and MP Lane with fisheries and business figures.
The report notes more than 000 in cash passed through Saskatchewan Quarters of the Canadian Red Cross Branch. Auditor's figures pending, but branches pleased with united B C work this year ending 440. Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal notes popularity of the new war map.
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