01 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Watson Witness
Location
Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
1
The text outlines early colonial land tenure rules for male settlers, describing residence requirements, quarters of land, and fees. It references British subject status, three districts, and duties tied to homestead patents and ministerial conditions, though details are obscured by damaged OCR.
A report details 27 men and 28 women and children killed, 174 injured in airship raids. German airships shot down on return. Britain's naval losses include 19 merchant and 2 fishing vessels sunk by mines and submarines. 2,719 ships arrived and 2,769 sailed from British ports.
Ontario officials unveil plans to attract returning soldiers for postwar settlement. Minister of Lands announces measures to encourage veterans to settle, with housing and land incentives designed to boost population and development.
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