23 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Watson Witness
Location
Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
1
Synopsis of rules for Dominion lands in the Northwest including homestead and preemption patents. Requirements cover residence for three years, cultivation of lands, construction of dwellings, and reductions for rough or stony terrain. Addresses to agencies such as Dominion Lands Agency and related obligations for settlers and deputy ministers.
Notice to creditors in the estate proceeding filed in the Surrogate Court. The document calls for claims to be presented by a specified date and states the court will proceed to settle the estate with or without further notice.
James Nelson late of Watson Saskatchewan farmer died about July 7 1914. Creditors must file claims by November 9 1914 with The Standard Trusts Company Saskatoon administrator. After that date assets distributed and administrator not liable for undisclosed claims. Dated Saskatoon October 3 1914. J M Crerar administrator by J M Crerar Sask.
Last week reported German gains in Antwerp Bruges and Ostend now reversed as British and French advance. British losses total 34 940 including 6 1 officers and 12 940 men since Sept 12. German river crossings near Yser repelled by Belgian forces as French and British push from Lille Armentieres.
A historical reflection on soldiers and officers choosing suicide over capture, with notes on Bourbaki's 1870 French army rout and the stigma of disaster. The piece cites World War eras and German generals like von Emmich, illustrating personal courage and national perception in defeat.
The text discusses strict military laws governing surrender or failure across nations. It notes critics identify Von Emmich’s failure as a turning point and states commanders who surrender risk court martial and loss of rank, while captured commanders face penalties for not taking due precautions.
Historians will seek responsibility for the outbreak with emphasis on Germany’s prewar mobilization and readiness. The piece notes Germany’s Kiel canal completion, large peacetime military build up, and ample war stockpiles. It also highlights Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide of Luxemburg and the British Red Cross Society mobilizing nurses nationwide.
The king, fond of motor trips, travels through Castile and stays at a simple inn. A chambermaid suspects his royal status after a broken mirror reveals his shaved look, and the king admits to serving the royal household in various roles while insisting he is just a traveller.
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