Synopsis of Canadian North West Land Regulations
The text outlines conditions for homesteading on Dominion land in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. The head of a family may occupy quarter sections and must reside and cultivate the land over three years. A homesteader must live within nine miles of the homestead and farm at least 16 acres under specified terms. A habitable house is required unless residence is mandated nearby. Livestock may substitute for crops during the three year period.
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Dominios Leeds Agency
Bet Set
Lee Faws Leads Framed Phrase in Local Trade Notice
A brief item notes Lee Faws and a press bound work titled Pressed as a priced local trade matter. The snippet cites price details and a small vendor context in a regional market column.
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Lee Faws
War Notes May Be War Heavy as Enlistments Rise
July 15 London reports enlistments in Canada through July 15 totaling 50 655. On July 1 north of the Somme the British seized over 10 000 prisoners. Five British patrol trawlers and five steamers were sunk by German submarines. Russians captured 13 040 men and 30 guns on Sunday. The war costs Britain about 0 000 000 pounds daily. German forces stood 2 miles from Verdun with counterattacks retaking ground near Longueval and Delville Wood, then lost again to the British. Unwounded German prisoners taken since July 1 number 149 officers and 10 779 other ranks. guns seized include 17 large, 87 field, 80 trench howitzers and 606 machine guns.
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the Somme
Longueval Village
Delville Wood
War letters reveal wartime suffering and faith
A chaplain to the forces recounts incidents from the war in a letter to the London Standard. He notes English readers may not grasp the war's meaning and reflects on whether suffering tests faith in God as he recalls moments of gratitude and the solace of prayer.
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London “Standard
England
Bishop Criticizes Pacifist Pressure For Peace Drives
The Bishop of Bristol laments what he calls mischievous efforts by some earnestly to press for peace during wartime. He warns such trends threaten fellowship and reconciliation and condemn a system that destroys noble human traits and Christian values in the nation.
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Bristol
Magasine
Creas
Watson Sports Day Draws Moderate Attendance
On July 19, Watson held Sports Day amid weather challenges. J C Guittard and T Welch led entries in decorated car contests with P Welch winning. Watson took baseball 6 4 over Jungle Town with J H Peterman umpiring. Races crowned Ferguson Guittard McCulloch Guittard Tucker Burdic Rossiter Rex winners. Watson lost 17 11 to Quill Plains in women’s basketball.
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Watson
Jungle Town
J. H. Peterman
Quill Plains
Watson Witness and Telegram Subscriptions Rates
The notice lists combined subscription offers for The Weekly Telegram and Clubbing Rates at $2.50 in advance and The Watson Witness with both publications available for $1.75. Prices reflect advance payment options for readers.
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Watson
Farmer's Advocate debuting readers with special rate
The Farmer's Advocate publisher offers more farm and home reading than any Western Canada agricultural journal. Subscriptions cost 1.60, and new subscribers may take advantage of a special introductory rate of 1.00 through The Watson Witness.
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Farmer's Advocate
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Western Canada
Advocate
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