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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR outlines community gathering near San dy Lake. Mentions names such as Mre Acheson and M Po wdot and references to April and Nivtevien. Readable items include travel, events, and possible caregiving notes, with scattered phrases about families and local figures.
Readable fragments indicate a local community event week with a focus on church activities. Listings mention Andree Church and a Sunday schedule with a supper hour and a gathering on Friday.
The article previews a new book by Sir Max Aitken about the Canada Expeditionary Force in Flanders. It highlights heroic acts including Major H Meyer and Captain William Hilliam who faced death to relay orders, and Privates J. and J. Melvor, stretcherbearers with the 5th Battalion, as Yorkton readers hear a vivid, patriotic account of Canadian soldiers.
The February Monthly meeting led by President Mrs. M. Henry heard a testy address by former Mayor J. A. M. Patrick on municipal legislation and the role of women in town councils. The gathering approved minutes, discussed revenue matters, and planned future committee work, with an executive session to map next steps.
An interview with an unnamed Member of Parliament features confusion over Arthur Hawkes and the Prime Minister. The dialogue includes remarks about Tom Meatt and Toronto misnaming as Torgento, and sharp quips about McNutt and Borden.
The Returned Soldiers League held an executive meeting to plan the first anniversary of Langemarck and St Julien. A committee led by H W Purvis and others will confer with the People's Forum for arrangements on Sunday April 23. Additional standing committees on Employment Reception Finance were formed with officers named.
At a recent Usen meeting the group reported drawings from the Patriotic Concert totaling 133.10 with outlays of 7.50 leaving a balance of 125.00. A sub committee will consider buying a bagpipe set for the Yorkton Unit of the 188th Batt and the balance will be given to the Returned Soldiers League.
The Yorkton Training Unit of the 1st Battalion hosted a Military Ball on Friday night. Attendees included officers and enlisted personnel from the unit, with formal dress and ceremonial toasts marking the event.
Moose Jaw hosts a reception for Mrs. Pawlett wife of Lieut Col Pawlett who is visiting town for a few days. About 200 guests attended as officers wives organized tea at two decorated tables with daffodils and candies. Mrs Torney poured tea while Mrs Hislop and others assisted. music selections were played for guests.
Mrs Kurst of the Women’s Social and Political Union addressed Winnipeg readers, praising small nations Belgium and Serbia and stressing Britain’s debt to them. At a Winnipeg luncheon, Mrs Pankhurst urged Canadian women to embrace greater public roles, noting wartime shifts in rights and the call for compulsory national service for men and women.
At a Sunday People's Forum Mr J M Clark and speaker G W Melee discussed Canada and its future. Melee urged reform of social and financial systems, provincial funding, and national unity under imperial ties while promoting liberty and religious education. Mim Findlay sang with Dr Aimeworth and Mrs Ales Dunese accompanying the National Anthem.
J Lay chief engineer at Melville Electric Light and Power plant has received a U S patent for a boiler type suction aiding the cost of electric light and power production.
At a Yorkton convention in the Town Hall last Tuesday after Jos Caldwell’s presidency, candidates nominated include W. D. Danhop Peter Ronsay Joseph Caldwell Orrene W. KR Parsons and ES Wilson. Brief addresses were given with Wilson described as a lawyer at Livswestine Wilson & Wilson and a former Town Council member elected last November.
A Farmers column describes an examination for loan applicants with questions on land rotation, plowing depth, feeding pigs, crop outlook, disaster losses, banking history, religion and politics. The piece notes the bank will not issue new loans during the war and mentions asbestos paper for truthful replies.
The provincial chapter of the Daughters of the Empire met in Saskatoon last week with Yorkton Chapter represented by Mrs Hukins who was elected a vice president on the executive. Reports from 52 chapters across the province were discussed.
Mrs E A Barrington-Han National Emigration Secretary of the YWCA spoke at the Travel Aid Society meeting in the Town Hall about Emigration after the war and travellers conditions. She described postwar recruitment advertising and concerns over deportation laws and current travel fears.
The annual meeting was held at Mrs H. Venstone’s home. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs C. Beek, Vice President Mrs de Tripp, Secretary Mrs ALM Patrick, Treasurer Mrs T. Switner, and Organist Mrs T. Vanstone.
Heard board decided to stop morning sessions and hold every other Monday night at 4:30. President Harding stated G P officials will be in Verktom this week and the Trade and Transportation Committee will arrange to meet them.
Fragmentary market note lists Wheat Oats and Feed items with uncertain prices and quantities. Mentions ber Ble Ex and ale in a rough OCR read. Provides minimal context but indicates fluctuating prices for farm commodities.
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