31 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Watson Witness
Location
Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
1
Notice states under section 316 of the Rural Municipality Act that His Honour A D Dickson will confirm the tax enforcement return of Lakeside Rural Municipality No 338. The hearing is set for the thirteenth day of 1914 at 10:30 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, in His Honour's Chambers.
Fragmentary notes describe homesteading rules in a northern Canadian region. Text mentions a family head, a six year old, and references to Dominios and land titling. It outlines minimum farm size, habitable housing, and cultivation requirements with partial words and unclear details.
Quill Lake July 1914 council minutes show Reeve and all councillors present. Items include property assessment at 20 per acre for Sec 17 36 17, tax collection by distress, land taxed at 5 mills, division 3 allowed 1500 for year, expense allowances proposed for councillors, apportionment percentages discussed, Ayr 389 culvert cost sharing requested, meeting scheduled with Division No 6 Councillor, Reeve to attend Reeves meeting at Watson, proposed Municipal Hospital at Watson, Auchstadter named Deputy Reeve for three months, adjournment set for August.
Sir Thomas Dewar recounts a big game expedition in British East Africa hunting eleven lions in two months and remarks on the Masai on Victoria Nyanga borders. He criticizes Masai taxation and wealth while describing local tribes, cattle, sheep, and wives amid colonial era fare.
Tale recounts Africa experiences including harsh tribal justice, native life, and Sir Thomas critiquing civilization. He describes lions hunting, hartebeest scenes, and wildlife encounters while reflecting on colonial missions and local tensions.
A school scene features a sharp pupil answering a teacher about the principal parts of the body. The pupil lists three parts the head the chest and the bowels and claims five parts letters a c 1 0 and sometimes wand. The note adds a doubtful appendage.
In a tale from Beckingham Palace a royal joke unfolds as King Giward teases Lord Galisbury about recognition and portraits. The bishop calls the likeness excellent while Salisbury mutters sharp retorts about others' intelligence, highlighting courtly snubs and humor among nobles.
The store vows pride in stock and courteous treatment with a square deal. It invites customers to compare prices on boards Lith hinges sash doors and related hardware and to buy only if the advantages are clear.
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