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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented notes mention Mewsare Draenparet Livingstone, Meare frran 12th Mirae, Browleng residents, and Winnipe ge, with references to Kirater Heol Bhog, Hermocureute Foam Lake, and legal or social matters. The text lists names such as Mr Wilson, Wiles, and Weshart, plus places like Meadow, Milton, and Lepoomarck, suggesting a scattered local notices page with personal notices, travels, and community ties.
Winnipeg minister Rev H J Sandheim visited Yorkton delivering key speeches at the synagogue and three meetings. He urged Zionist enlistment, praised Jewish contributions and urged anti antisemitism removal within the British Empire and beyond, stressing Canada’s duty to adopt inclusive policy and wartime unity.
A garbled card lists bouts including Hartman versus Sasith and Rex versus multiple opponents. Partial names appear: Pohaleo Pohales Kalyi Starchalk Anderson Sowehak Uber Burscigen and Dusty. Text suggests cross references and scattered remarks on character and national feeling.
A damaged note claims Russia has also pursued actions affecting our race without corresponding advantage. The fragment provides no clear names dates or full context.
The April 4 1996 English letter describes a government budget raising income and other taxes to fund war effort. It notes increases in income tax rates property and consumer levies and a plan to tax lower power and beverage items more heavily. It also highlights wartime airship raids and local reactions.
A Saskatchewan education convention summary notes from the event with remarks by Education Minister and university professor. It highlights heredity in education, the system's exam focus, and calls for district conventions with Saskatoon as a center, urging at least 200 teachers to attend.
The Christie sale opens with Hed Crees collection drawing strong interest as values approach last year’s levels. The catalog features ornate Chimes and items described as elaborate, signaling robust demand.
Mr. A. E. Stevens, presently general superintendent of the C P R at Montreal, is appointed to succeed Mr. J. G. Taylor as general superintendent of the Saskatchewan division. Stevens has held many important C P R posts and was once temporary general superintendent at Moose Jaw.
A poem arguing that a small five rule over fifty, wielding privilege and governance while the many tire of graft and greed. The speaker questions why the fifty do not seize control if they hold the real power, suggesting elected limits and critique of entrenched rule.
At a Saturday meeting of the Grain Growers Association Executive, a proposal was approved to select a site from the Gi. T. P. property between Derlington and Duncan on the east side of the mainline for a warehouse. A committee will prepare plans, invite tenders, and oversee construction as embargo affects grain shipments to Fort William.
Mr. A Black has been appointed by the Manitoba Provincial Government as traveling agent in the United States and has already begun his duties. He brings extensive experience in farming land and grain business and is a brother of A Black of the N Bawif Grain Co Ltd.
A Detroit physician, Albert MeMietrert, died on April 2 after a sudden illness. He was a noted professional and served as president of a regional medical society. The obituary notes his contribution to the field and his partnerships and professional associations.
The Theodore Homemakers Club plans its May meeting with details on upcoming activities. Members will discuss fundraising efforts and the schedule for work exhibits at the fair, with a review of prizes and the rollout of plans for the school children’s project.
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