14 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Watson Witness
Location
Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
1
An official notice outlines residency and cultivation duties for British subjects. It specifies months of residence and land cultivation across three years, with eligibility for a 20 edgeime or similar subsidy in certain districts. The declaration is signed by W. Cory Deputy of the Minister of the Inserter and is intended for public publication.
A World War I era exhortation urges voters to support the nation’s war effort. It frames the ballot as decisive for soldiers in the trenches and loved ones at home, urging citizens to fill the polls Monday night to prove the people’s resolve and stand by those in service.
Rural Municipality of Lakeside meeting minutes dated December 3 1917 show Reeve Bradburn chairing. Items include payment to Co Vokes half price for Thomn, cancellation of taxes on N W 82 86 16 and N W 94 36 15 due to war participation, and the retirement of Councillor W T Revell. Meeting adjourned with W T Bradburn and W L MacKenzie signing.
Officials fear food production may fall as too many farmers are drafted. The piece praises the Watson Tribunal but urges every drafted farmer to appeal. Regulations extend appeal time from 8 to 10 days, and November power renewals give until December 10 to appeal.
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