Wartime Liberties and Labour Voices in Yorkton Press
The May 21 1918 issue features a civics and war opinion page discussing conscription loyalties in wartime Britain and Canada. It critiques profiteering and economic causes of war, praises labour movements, and notes religious and academic debates amid global conflict. Local editorials reference Miss Buchanan’s Presbyterian work and university socialist ideas linked to Fabian Society ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Socialist Federation of
Economic woes and inflation in early 20th century speech
A garbled address criticizes mayoral figures and farm costs while claiming U S wealth and corporate profits reach vast sums. It notes high taxes, rising unemployment, and shifts in international labor and wealth, urging concern over economic systems and Rockefeller era figures.
Wartime Victory Loan Costs in Canada Totals Five Million
A historical note outlines the Victory Loan of November 1917 with expenses listed for publicity campaigns and committees. It estimates total loan costs near five million dollars, about 114 percent of the issued amount, plus departmental staff salaries and sundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden
Oreeniaalion Eipeners
Freminios
Oole
Bell retires as minister to chair Saskatchewan board
George A Bell, minister of telephones in the Saskatchewan government, retires from the government to accept the chairmanship of the Saskatchewan Local Government Board. The vacancy followed John Huen's resignation due to ill health. In the cabinet, W Knowles, former MP for Meese Jaw, takes Bell's place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen
George A Bell
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Local Government Board
John Huen
Gell
W Knowles
Meese Jaw
Knowles
Provocative Debate on Looming Economic Strife and Loafing Laws
A fragmented critique argues that Big Interests control contracts and the pulpit while anti loafing measures rise in municipalities. It calls for fair enforcement against street loafers and loitering drivers, links tariffs to wars, and warns Liberals to stay vigilant against indirect taxation paid by wealthy producers.
Dominion actions loom over strikes and railways
A scrambled report notes a barrister’s win and Dominion government actions on the Winnipeg strike and railway takeovers. It mentions Premier Borden and ministers Meighen Calder to address England, potential Daylight Savings tweaks, and a 4900 farmer delegation from Ontario and Quebec protesting conscription of all young men aged 20 to 42, regardless of occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Winnipeg
Civic
Borden
G. T. Pailways
Meighen and
Calder
England
Ontario
Quebec
Dominion
Wigtoriary Sports Program Highlighted Events
The Wigtoriary program lists events including Throwing, High Jump for senior girls, and a Relay Race. Form 1 entries indicate classroom or group classifications. Details on participants or exact dates are not provided in the readable text.
A Famous Despatch and Early Yorkton Link Unfolds
A fragmentary letter notes a brother of Mr. Teary Eastwood of Yorkton, once named by Sir Douglas Mais for Military Crees work saving an ammunition dump worth about a quarter million pounds. The piece mentions a lone hero and a strange god, with sports results and medals announced for senior and junior boys and girls events, including Dodges for early races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teary Eastwood
Yorkion
Douglas Mais
Ue Military Crees
Cadets Enlist in Royal Air Force for War Duration
Cadets enlist in the Royal Air Force for the duration of the war. Reports vary on whether the term will be four years or longer, with some sources suggesting a 30 year obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Cameda
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Forestee
Guam
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Yorkton Press
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Pseorsurroe
Third Ave. Yorkies
Texemore No
Ali
Huchanan
Presbyterian Cueret
Philedelpile
Heideure University
Supreme Church Conmcil
Baden
Germany
Jeume
Johesoe
Allicome
Flore Lee
Joma Jfures
Keir Wardle
Die Smetile
Athens
Hemlock
Praker & Reaponetie
United Steeles
Gorperetees
United States
Disionaires
Ames
Rockefeller
Farmer's Advocate
Rolfine Toda Saa
Red Crows
Metal
Pee Crees Society
THE
RED Cross
Regina Junk CO
Quebec ST
Tenth Ave
Regina
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Edmund Walker Ee Ee
CVO. Uld
B.C.L
C. Brown
J. F. Somes
AattGen
of Cancer
Ween
Carrial Paip Up
Yorriton Branch
C. A. Mercer
Willow Brook Branch
J. R. Riches
Flanders
Meester
Garese
Vietoria
Simpson
Grst Uares
Nee Furniture
On & Ake
Dar Feen
Yorkton
Venice Enice Cafe
Venice Cafe
Broadway
Petey
Francis Pawlett
Third Ave
Ee Eta Ncaen
Third Avenue
P. O. Bax
Press Business Directory
Ree
Patrick, Doverty
O'Regan Killam & Walton
Dunlop
Bank of
Teronte
P.O. Wilson
A.C. Stewart
Menry
Lese
Wissen
Graham Crows
Berristers
Solicitors Notarie
Menny To Loas Ofices Dunlop Block
George W. McPhee
C. Kyle
B.A
V. B Smith, Balls
B. Wedderspese
McPhee, Kyle, Smith
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Wedderspoon
R. W. Cumming, B.A
Berrister
Collmeett
E. S. Wilson
Humboldt, Sask
Geo. A. Dulmage
Sask
C.G. Langrill
J. T. Spice
Eee Reo and
Gray Dart
London
Canadian Loan and Agency Co., Limited
M. Wallace Werrner
Thom
Merid Ian
Mclal
Province of Saskatchewan
Province of
Plainoton ‘Town
Real Estate & Insurance
C. G. Langrill
Collactocas Insurance
Ite
J. M. Clark
Fanu Loana OotLuertens
Enterprise Bicck
Whitman, Walton
D. J. Brass
Northwestern University
Chicago
Yorkton, Sask
A. T. Miller
J. L. Clark
L. R. Chapman
Logan Block
Hart Tiird Avenue
J. J. Farrell
Conelli E
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Caledoma Bot & Manufacturing CO
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