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Newspaper

Yorkton Press

Location

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jul 09, 1918

Page

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Liberal Candidate Faces Contested Saltcoats Nomination

A heated Saltcoats Liberal nominating meeting culminated in allegations of an unfair convention and calls for transparency. Dr Sabimark, a Manitoba trained physician from Hewnd Lake, Saskatchewan, is presented as a strong candidate, with supporters touting his local respect and chances of victory on Monday.

Eversigh Grees Pea Lanestaff Arth Hewnd Lake Saskatchewan Manitoba Collier Manitoba Ors

Death of F. O. Douglas in London Hospital

F O Douglas died in a London hospital on June 28 from bronchitis and other complications. He enlisted in Yorkton and served overseas with the first contingent, was wounded at Ypres on April 26 1945, and after recovery served in Canada. Before enlisting he worked in real estate and timber in Yorkton and was the son in law of Mr Joseph Oxenbury of Roseby.

London England Bronche Serst Dowsins Yorkton Beithe Ypres York Josep.’ Oxenbury Roseby

Conserve and substitute flour with rhubarb based mix

A historical note outlines using Conserve and substitute flour for wheat in Canada since June. It lists a Lake Oats and Gargurney based mix with sugar and almond essence, baked as a margarine spread. It also describes rhubarb preparation steps and canning-like storage for winter use.

Gielinguie London George

Needs of Our Soldiers and Allies

An editorial urges support for soldiers and allies, calling for renewed aid, resources, and public backing to strengthen national defense and international partnerships. It stresses unity, timely assistance, and continued commitment to veterans and allied nations.

Boyle Delivers Eloquent Address at Sweday War Meeting

In Sweday Town Hall the Returned Soldiers Employment Commission held a public meeting. Sergeant W Boyle, noted for service with The Mantieta Beavers The Little Black Devils and The Royal Enawmeere, urged universal reform and broader views in the postwar period. He praised English democracy, urged brotherhood among veterans, and stressed support for soldiers during reconstruction as the crowd sang the National Anthem and a Gall collection raised funds.

Sweday M Atosiyn Severant W. Foyle Carreed Canata Set England Canada

Red Cross Drive totals reported in Yorkton district

End of week tally shows 675 456 38 for the Red Cross Drive in Yorkton and district with many districts still to report. The initial objective was 100 000 but Melville and adjacent Grand Trunk Pacific territory were excluded and assigned to raise 25 009.

Yorkton Melville Grand Trunk Pacific

Dete High Low Precipitation Summary

Weather snapshot shows temperatures around 78 with low precipitation. Conditions include clear and cloudy periods. Cloud cover noted as Cleedy with mixed states. Not enough readable data for full location or date context.

President Wilson Outlines Terms of Peace in Address

President Wilson declared in a Knilepen emer Day address that peace rests on law based on consent and universal regard for humanity. He urged the dismantling of artillery power and a system where nations follow shared principles to prevent future wars and assure just outcomes through international tribunals.

Wilson Ling Grover Seeger Mig Buner Opinien

Town Council Notes on Yorkton Gun Co plant and assessments

Council considers taking over Yorkton Gun Co plant with a $2000 capital amount and a $13 000 plant sum. Council leans toward public utility status as one and a quarter million dollars are cut from town assessments.

Socho Yorkton Gun, Co

Injured Youth Crushed by Wheel at Local Event

Gordon Dodge suffered a severe leg injury when a wheel toppled during a festertants event. He was crushed to the floor, breaking the leg above the knee. He was taken to the hospital for treatment as authorities investigated the incident.

OHORT COURSE FOR FARM BOYS AT REGIONAL CAMP

Last Friday Mesers Hal Hall man and ones McLeod of the Department of Agriculture and Mr. John G. Rayner Director of Boys and Girls Clubs visited town to instruct the five boys named by the Agricultural Society to attend the Boys Camp at Region Exhibition. Fifteen boys attended and at Mr. Stevenson’s farm lectures and demonstrations covered judging farm animals weed identification and poultry work. The visitors praised the boys for their interest and ability shown in the competitions.

Hal Hallman Ones McLeod Department of Agriculture John G. Rayner Agricultural Society Region Exhibition

Exam Results Report with Vast List of Names Across Grades

A long list of examination results across multiple grades including Grade 1, Junior, Senior, and Intermediate. Various students such as Alice Clark, Albert Clark, Ruth Shepherd, Gerald Bronfmann, Julie Nansen, Jack Belcher, Dani Pletcher, Irene Bennett, and Vera Picken are named among numerous others.

Alice Clark Albert Clark Peter Evdakimed Joan Harding Mary McLennen Lillien Robinson Lloyd Scott Ruth Shepherd Feta Semmers Wilfrid Toole Mote Sealer Gerald Bronf‘mann Firvee Dymond Julie Nansen Nellie Sestebings Jack Tyndle Heginald Ball Helen Brunerr Charlie Wateh Evsie Baldwin Bernice Ball Bernard Hall Violet Deerling Jamee Biilyard Eileen Clark Harry Donaldson John McAuley Willie McMoertrie Stanley Rasehaert Albert Sturgees Jack Belcher Edward Boake Preston Bredbrooke Commelly Carson George Gould Delmer Larter Jack Moore Willie Thommpcoe William Kinnear Bana Venderdure Dani Pletcher Lawrence Rahn Jo Da'Aoust Norman Mednicott Willie Bennett Johanna Melvor Wasyl Kraemer Yeltick Smith Marthe Drazee Norman Shanks Irene Bennett George Jones Visser Dodge Grune Sarah Saltzman Matt Schrader Charlie Patterson Viren Wilkinsom Willie Wilkinson Pat Fitzpatricck Elle Fitzpatrick Nek Seteki Alex Ertel Fred Henke Myrtle Russell Hugh Venebie Jack Dryedale Eva Natansen Naimie Partzer Jimmie Gleason Mary Keopenko Leura Boyer Ieary Gibney George Markins Steve Chewar Avel Krint Margaret Port John Erspenko Lawrence Boyce Lal Ue Kreemer David Harkins Elsie Pauline Sommers Elizabeth Thompson Olga Kozachenko Oe Beaverage Violet Bell Roy Orage Vera Picken Annie Kitteringham Mary McLeay

Great War Veterans Convention Discusses Public Welfare Plans

The provincial Great War Veterans convention met amid talk of peace, railways, and national unity. Delegates pushed for welfare measures for veterans and reviewed press freedoms, with plans for upcoming sessions led by WM. Citushem MOA Joslyn WH and others.

Fay Messrs WM. Cituhem

Elfros AED X Sale Raises Over $1200 for Red Cross Effort

Part of the Big Drive campaign the Elfros Red Cross Society held a four day sale of livestock and goods at Elfres, three miles north of Elfres. The event drew crowd from across the community and raised about $2000 for the Red Cross with proceeds and bidding noted. The event featured a free band and appreciation messages to helpers.

Elfrestted Cross Society Jh. T. Hjwemeeon Elfres

Local ballot in Kil tyth pits draws none of the Pour brothers

In Kil tyth Stirlingshire the Pour brothers failed to be chosen in the first ballot for colliery recruits. Reserves drawn left five papers, four Pour brothers and one other man, with further notes on meat rationing and postal rates as the UK moves through wartime austerity.

London Kiltyth Stirlingshire

Local Social Service Council Organizes Town Chapter

A meeting of church and community representatives at the Town Hall formed a local Social Service Council. Eight bodies attended. officers elected included President JM Telford, Vice President FL A Tedford, and Secretary GT Killen. The executive committee includes town ministers and one representative from each organization. A child welfare week is planned before August’s end.

Social Service Council Telford Vier Tedford Killen Town End

Large grain firm enters Yorkton territory

Me W. E. Mellow of MeGaw Dwyer Lad surveys Yorkton district for expanded grain business. He buys the Grant elevator at Rhein and intends to add or build multiple elevators with eye toward Yorkton. R. A. Hinck represents the firm and traveled with him to Winnipeg to finalize plans.

W. EB. Mellow MeGaw Dwyer Lad Thias Mellow Rhein Yorktow

Police Court News Reports Fines For Assault And Fortune Tellers

A dispute over a fence led to fines and court costs for Jonathan P and Annke Gendur while Mike Smerechineki faced an assault charge against Mike Hrobenik that was dismissed with costs. Justices Hoar and May in Calder fined two wintering gypsies and Lena Stokes ten dollars each for fortune telling.

BP. P. Here J. P Dobu Navy Annke Gendur Mike Smerechineki Mike Hrobenik BFP Hom Dp Smerchineki Justicns Hoar Mayfort Calder Yorkton Lena Stokes

Modern Woodmen of America Promotes Fraternal Membership

In June 1918 a patriotic fund death claim was ordered paid totaling $47. The text notes that no matter how high the cost of living, a Modern Woodman should not lapse membership. It emphasizes Modern Woodmen of America as the world’s largest fraternal beneficiary society with annual actions.

Patriotic Fond Modern Woodmen of America

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