30 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Watson Witness
Location
Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
1
Summary of homestead and preemption rules for Canadian North West land. Details residency periods, cultivation requirements, and dwelling needs. Describes distance limits, acreage, and conditions for homesteads and purchases. Outlines pat ent timing, residence prerequisites, and livestock allowances under interior department policy.
In the Surrogate Court of Saskatchewan the estate of James Nelson late of Watson is probed for claims by November 9 1914. Creditors must file verified particulars and securities with The Standard Trusts Company Saskatoon administrator, or risks distribution without notice. Dated Saskatoon October 5 1914. Administrator J M Cherar Hamboldt Saskatchewan.
The heaviest fighting areas were along the Yser in Belgium with German attempts to cross the river. Belgian forces held 14 miles, delayed a German advance, then Allies retook ground. Belgians suffered about 10,040 killed and wounded over nine days as French reports note gains near Ypres La Bassée Arras Nancy Pont-a-Mousson and Warsaw is said to move back. German casualties reportedly average 10,900 daily.
A Ottawa meeting of Household League leaders urged Canadian women to support wartime effort by purchasing Canadian products. Speakers included Mrs T W Crothers and Mrs J B Wilson, stressing keeping trade and industries prosperous to avert unemployment as winter approaches.
A Canadian appeal urges buying Canadian wheat flour soap and other goods to lift employment. It cites imports worth millions from the United States and Europe, noting 1,631 establishments and 2,630 workers in household article production. The message urges restraint and frugality while promoting home industry amid wartime imports.
A reflective piece asserts that great men owe much to their mothers. It cites figures like Pope Burns Goethe Lytton Washington Napoleon Dr Johnson Wesley and Kant, noting their mothers shaped early temperament and genius and inspired enduring achievement.
A cluttered ad-style notice promises stock and courteous treatment for customers. It invites purchase of boards lath shingles sash doors and all material available, urging readers to visit if they seek various building supplies.
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