29 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
1
An incoherent rhythm of names and events mentions transport, ships, and a river setting. Partial phrases suggest a discussion of vessels, routes, and a coal connection, with scattered references to people and places. The garbled text lacks a clear single event or outcome.
The page shows a damaged report about a preliminary hearing in Wolkiestan JP for an assault charge. Mentions include Kondabar and Knox with other names such as Feterned and Kilith Hillewe. The text references Yorkton, Thurwilay, and Esterbury with scattered details of participants and proceedings.
The mangled text references war veterans and political themes with scattered terms like Forte De, Corine Nt ellfiee, and Dave oer ny. It hints at defense, race, and memorials, but the garbled lines obscure a clear event, date, or地点.
The Yorkton Flower Show opened by MLA T. H. Garry praised the display as among the best in the province. Attendance exceeded last year by about 50 entries. Organizers and volunteers provided refreshments as citizens encouraged horticultural progress and a potential government grant for the sector.
A historical prize list details numerous flower and vegetable classes with winners and sponsors. Names include C Holmes, Whitman, Deeley, J M Clark, and Mrs. Barber among others. Variety entries cover sweet peas, asters, stocks, geraniums, tulips, and garden vegetables with placements and prizes listed.
A Mayday squall swept from the west to the east damaging farms and towns near Springside Langenburg and Saltaire. Reports mention brown downs and a fatality as I Bert Pildsend died and a six year old boy remains seriously injured. Wind and rain continued to Basewood causing further damage to settlements along the path.
Verdict finds Badko 67 died from accidental shooting after being taken to Victoria hospital with a bullet lodged in the spine. The report cites Citizen Zeota of Hickerdale as source and notes the incident occurred near Parton shortly after a storm.
A fatal gun accident occurred at Wil injuring a boy whose head was blown off. Medical personnel arrived promptly but could not save him. The incident shocked locals and authorities began initial inquiries into the accident.
An incident left Kidlack with a gunshot wound to the left breast after a discharge while loading a weapon. He was rushed to the hospital where X rays showed a serious wound and pneumonia set in. he died on Friday. An examination found one empty shell and four heated ones among the life after the accident.
Yorkton Saskatchewan August 26 1910 a public notice explains voter qualifications for provincial and municipal elections under the Election Act as amended. It covers registration periods the creation of voters lists local divisions and means to add names after revision sittings and the oath requirements for British subjects including women and non naturalized voters. It also defines electors for rural municipalities and villages including property ownership residency and assessment procedures.
Captain Wilson, officer commanding the Yorkton Company of the 243rd Battalion, reports recruiting progressing satisfactorily with daily enlistments. He notes potential for faster intake and anticipates raising a full company soon. Wilson, a 1899 captain, has long served in the Wentworth Battalion and is a Yorkton lawyer and alderman.
A patriotic concert at Forest Hill School Friday evening featured songs and recitations by pupils. Miss Clark supervised the program and decorations. about 915.00 was raised to support a patriotic fund.
The Rev. J. H Thole arrives with his wife and family to take the Yorkton Methodist Church pastorate. He conducts a union service on Sunday to warm reception and has been active in Weyburn as a helpful and willing worker for public betterment. The Yorkton community welcomes him.
Schools reopen after summer break with complete teaching staffs and strong attendance. As a result of the Better Schools discussion most assistant principals have been appointed for each school to oversee the playgrounds.
Gilbert Bros of the West End Repair Works announced as Wooler Oil agents and showcased a gasoline saving device. The car began with a quart in a small tank feeding the carburetor at Gladstone and Broadway and traveled 14 miles before stopping for more fuel. After adding another quart, the car went 44 miles, showing about a 30 percent improvement. EB Carter PF Gilbert and a Mac's Garage mechanic witnessed the test for the Enterprise and Press.
Logan and Bleck have secured the contract for the Social Centre Bus at Insinger and have begun work, in a move described as the start of building activity for the project.
The brief lists commodity figures showing wheat at 1.90 with various codes. It references market traders like Onte Dow and Ser Ex 1 Feed with related identifiers 122 and 115. No further context or outcomes are provided.
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