Mennonites Granted Free Townships Under Dominion Lands Act
A government letter outlines policy toward Mennonite settlers including free grants of one quarter section per family head, exemption from militia service, and guaranteed religious education. It details land allocation, patent timing, travel assistance from Hamburg to Fort Garry, and conditions for settlement progress and free grants. Delegates Peters, Metarieh Wiebe, and others sign as messengers to Canada.
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Department of Agricutiare
Canada
Hamburs
Cornell
Province of
Manitoba
Maret
Reni
Gettler
Government of
Liverpest
Lol- Snewood
J. M. Lewe
Yared Klason
Peters Metarieh Wiebe
Turner’s Weekly and Cadet Wing Review Highlight New Local Publications
Turner’s Weekly from Saskatoon promotes its lively, original literary enterprise aimed at prairie readers with snappy columns and engaging features. Cadet Wing Review from Long Branch Ontario publishes monthly for Royal Air Force cadets with up to date editorial content and illustrated profiles of cadets and programs.
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Turner's
Saskatoon
Wis Turner
France
Prairie
Saskatchewan
Turner and Co
Ite
Mee
Royal Air Force
Long Branch
F. A
Yorkton Red Cross Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Yorkton and district Red Cross Society will hold its annual meeting on Friday. It is hoped the general public will attend to support this important work. The gathering aims to address community needs and discuss forthcoming efforts.
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RED Cross Society Annual Meeting
Yorkton and District Red Cross Society
Dth
Annas i
Impatient War Voices Echo in Capitol Press Declares Hope Faded
Fragmented OCR text shows chaotic discussions of war, capitalists, and Liberty in a turbulent political moment. The garbled prose references Wilson, the army, and calls for action, hinting at a heated public discourse about national effort and peace.
Premier Martins Yerkton visit on school problems
Premier Martin arrived in Yerkton and spent a week surveying local schools. He praised efforts to improve English instruction and teacher quality while noting teacher shortages and housing needs in backward districts. He urged calm, avoided sensationalism, and called for qualified teachers and better accommodations.
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Martin
Yerkton
Regina
Prewe
Thie
Amel Seton
Eurpee
Former Comptroller of the Royal North West Mounted Police Dies
Lieut Col. Fred White, longtime comptroller of the Royal North West Mounted Police, died in Ottawa Friday. A pioneer of western expansion after Confederation, he served as Sir John A Macdonald s chief agent and helped with early dispatches during the Riel Rebellion.
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Fred White
North-West Territories
Royal North West Mounted Police
Ottawa
Colonel White
Sir John A. MacDonald
Battleford-Prince Albert
Riel
Duck Lake
City Garage Installed as Official Willard Battery Service
The City Garage is designated an official Willard Battery service amid plans to expand distribution. The move implies the garage will shift from a simple wayside station to a formal service center, aligning with Yorkton’s distribution goals and improving access to batteries.
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Oped
Willard Battersen
Yorkton
Esber
Likewine
Wildren's Garden Competition For Greater Production
A competitive initiative titled Wildren's Garden Competition aims to boost production in the garden sector. Organizers emphasize improved yields and community engagement through structured contests and performance metrics.
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Wildren
Christmas Gifts Shower and Social at Town Hall
A town event invites all to a Christmas Gifts Shower in the Town Hall Saturday afternoon with a simple tea and social activities. An informal card party and dance follow from 8 to 12 p.m. with admission 50 cents. A hamper list includes chocolates, cigarettes, writing items, towels, songs, and handkerchiefs among others.
Victory Loan Officials Confer on 1918 Drive Plans
Representatives from the Victory Loan Division met to confer on arrangements for the 1918 Victory Loan drive. Additional appointments were announced as the efforts proceed.
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Les
Impressions From The Front And The Grand Fleet
Premier Martin delivered an address last Wednesday on the front and the Grand Fleet. He spoke of training camps and army service while noting devastation in France and the Saskatchewan sacco. A hearty vote of thanks followed at the Dr. Patrick station, and the organizing fund was floated successfully.
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Martin
France
Ees
Saskatchewan
Patrick
J. M. Telfer
Tecoe
Joleopes
Haweahere
Taden
Prof
Bates
Sum Dion
Martie
Oxbow
Canora
Greguey Pelurembach
de. Anderson
Yurtion Imepecturate
Dred
Sever Cme
Lean
Wallace Missing RAF Lieutenant P M Wallace
Mr and Mrs B W Wallace have been notified that their son Lieut P M Wallace of the Royal Air Force is reported missing on September 7. He finished his leave here on June 21 and departed for France on August 0. Friends hope for a safe return.
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Wallace
P.M. Wallace
Royal Air Force
Lieut
England
France
Delegates Gather for Yorkton District Meeting in Balmoral Hotel
The text lists delegates and representatives from Yorkton and outside points for a provincial executive meeting. Names include KW Cumming, P. Petersen, J. Caldwell, N. Wynn, Rev Parrott, H. K. Moberty, W. L. Meinlivray, Melville, G Calder, W. Loft, and many others. The gathering adjourned with speakers led by Judge Blue Melville at the Balmoral Hotel.
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A. G. Galieeess
Giete
J. Wennice
Inten
Melevilie
J. . Eakin
Rispos
W. J. Paulson
Leste
R. Lowe
James Wraser
D. MecMurghy
Preeceville
W. X. Grane
FH Willis
Sprimendes
Yorkton School Fair Showcases Student Talent and Prizes
The fourth annual Yorkton School Fair highlighted competitions across crafts, agriculture, and academics. Winners included students from local schools with medals and cash prizes. judges praised craftsmanship, foreign-heritage speakers, and careful training, while organizers planned further participation at provincial events.
Presentation to WA WM Walker At Bank Ceremony
Mr W M Walker, five years accountant at the local Bank of BN A and Tee branch, left for Victoria BC to start a business. He received a handsome travelling bag in a ceremony at the bank on Wednesday. Mr King spoke along with remarks by Manager MacDonald.
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W M Walker
Bank of BN. A
Tee
Victoria BC
King
Mac Donald
Town Council Notes Resolve Generator Contract to Mr J A Watters
Council awards generator retrofit contract to J A Watters. Night Constable McDonald case remains open as council members report ongoing procedures and nearby residents await closure.
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J. A. Watters
McDonald
The
Conseil Ooly
True Wythe Cone
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