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Newspaper

Yorkton Press

Location

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Oct 10, 1916

Page

1

Local items recount wartime events and personal injuries

A large local notice section describes a wartime gathering, injuries from a street accident, reduced fare offers for rail travelers, and community notices. It mentions Beaverdale events, a wounded sailor, postal envelopes for soldiers, and personnel moves at Vorktes firecery Go. Details are fragmented but centered on local civic life and ongoing preparations.

Tran Lowia Cutlam Beaverdale Pfarning Velen Broek Renerer Puffer Brie Kaortond Ae Cabeotdie Fas Tome Iran Trank Pacific Priewers Perther Mir A.W. Forsyth Yorkson Patrick Fringe HH Kno Deleber Nuvfiber Amin

Reforming Education and Vocational Training Debate

Reverend Chas Baker argued for broad vocational training over strict trades focus, praising the role of general culture in education. He cited Herbert Spencer and others, noting the value of practical work alongside classical subjects in shaping lifelong living.

Chas. Baker Chub Herbert Spencer Coma Fort

Officers to be Elected at Regular Friday Meeting

At the regular meeting on Friday December 13 at 8 PM, officers for the ensuing year will be elected. An address was given by Dr. Doon, cat Oat Patel Wath.

Delover Doon Cat Oat Patel

Tragic fire claims infant as home burns away

A fire destroyed a home injuring a mother and killing her bree months old child. The funeral and church service were held at St Andrew's Presbyterian with conduct by McLenmen and Alexander Piteattily noted in reports.

Bebber Hoapital

Social Service Council of Cabinda Meeting Plans

The document outlines a November provincial congress focusing on social reform and reconstruction after war. It mentions Seema events on 26407 STi, issues of patronage, care of dependents, rural life, and social welfare programs led by Rev Principal McKay and others.

Doder Social Service Council of Cabinda Lofressis Emiec Mars Childrem Evangelian McKay Vancouver OG. Pignom U Aryee Desron Moore Robins

Tr Ween' Christm Wien at the Pet

Fragmentary note reports a Christmas event labeled Tr Ween at a pet venue with unclear date and details. Names and specifics are unreadable.

Yorkton Names New Literary Club Opens with Job

The Yorkton Literary Club announces its first meeting next Monday at 4 p.m. to study The Book of Job with plans to explore Browning Shakespeare Kipling and Canadian poetry later. Charter members gain voting rights. officers include President W. N. Finlay and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Willace. first gathering at the Collegiate Institute.

Browning Kipling Unis W. N. Finlay A. Weir Willace Overs McLerman Koex

Wheat rust concern raised by university scientist letter

A letter to the Press from Mr. W. W. Jackson of Manitoba Agricultural College discusses wheat rust. He notes rust spreads from barberry hedges but questions the extent of its impact in western regions and urges focus on the main issue.

W. W. Jackson Iitoba Agricultural College Wrines West

Children’s Day Proposal in Belgia Suppressed by Officials

A fragmented report notes a proposed Children’s Day by a Belgian group was halted by officials. The document mentions a duchy and dominion authorities delaying activities on an unclear date in November.

Neiewel Gamenitiee Belo Chidres Belgias Veby

PEOPLES FORUM Sunday Meeting Highlights Sermon

At the Sunday gathering Mr W A Boland chaired with Wedders Home as cabinet. Rev W Carey Sege delivered the address on The Supreme Authority, noting the topic's public importance but not political or educational aims. He outlined traditional and experimental paths by which humanity gains faith in a supreme authority and moral guidance.

W. A Boland Wedders Home W. Carey Sege Whynyard Sehedl

St Andrew's Choir Plans Thanksgiving Service

H Knox will sing at St Andrew's with the church choir repeating part of the Thanksgiving crash. The choir will be accompanied by Mrs. McLennan on the organ.

H. Knox St. Andrew's

Saskatoon urged to support Red Cross war relief

The article appeals to readers across Saskatchewan to contribute to the British Red Cross Society for Canadian sick and wounded, prisoners of war, and those in enemy hands. It urges generous public support to show the nation's solidarity with those enduring for liberty and justice.

British Isles Ned Cross Society Saskatchewan

Thanksgiving Day Quiet Across Town

Thanksgiving Day passed quietly as people spent the day at home or traveling. Churches held services on Sunday, marking the holiday with prayer and community observance.

Ottawa Citizen reports on cabinet dispute over judiciary insults

The piece outlines a rift in the Dominion government as Prime Minister faces pressure to answer for ministerial attacks on Canada’s judiciary. It notes calls for accountability and public concern over the insult to the people.

Canada Robert Borden

Hospital Ladies’ Guild Hold Fundraiser at Town Hall

A fragmented notice states a ladies’ guild event at Town Hall at 4 pm to raise funds for the hospital. Details are sparse due to damaged OCR but the purpose and timing are clear.

Hell Cettle

Oailors and Soldiers Deed Day Collection Report

A daylong effort of a wounded soldiers and sailors collection is described with scattered notes on the British aid drive. The report highlights the distribution and reception of contributions, noting a strong response and intent to improve ongoing support programs.

Tor Salbere Seldiere

Criminal Proceedings Over Sealed Horses and Interference Case

The record covers charges against Mikes Shearer and others for sealing a bevy of horses owned by J. M. Gibson and for interfering with a Crowe in the camp of McNichol Lander and associates. Judge Gordon finds the charge proven and remands the accused to await overseas service after a warning to his battalion. Norman Croft faces theft charges involving 457.00 from Leon Proskeb. F C Wilson defends.

J. M. Gibson Salteoals Mikes Shearer GO. W. McPhee Altormey Wilkins Hughes Crowe McNichol Lander Willam Lewis Lewis Gordon C. W S Department J & Wilsoe Norman Croft

Eye Wheat I 3 145 te Biff e Food tie

A fragmented OCR item mentions food tie and wheat related terms with unclear context and missing readable details. No clear event names dates or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.

Pargels for Prisoners of War

Pecking parcels for prisoners of war must be sturdy and strongly packed. Ordinary shoe boxes and thin wooden boats should not be used. Contents should be securely packed to prevent movement during transit. The following forms of packing are recommended.

Wedding of Eileen Wellesley The Duke of Willington’s Daughter

News of the September 12 1916 wedding in Ameametesi city as Eileen Wellesley daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Willington marries Captain Cuthbert Orde AF. The ceremony features ornate attire and family observers with many relatives attending and royal congratulations noted.

Ameametesi Saiitmiield Eileen Wellesley Willington Cuthbert Orde Misa C. MacQueen Eeler Eneric Elere

Severn Congregational Event At Presbyterian Church

Seek October 6 event notes Scotland. A concert will be held at the Presbyterian church on Saturday evening October 14 commencing at 7:30. The program includes solo, duets, recitations and an orchestra with performances by performers from Yorkson and Armstrong. Mr Twentyman leads the orchestra. A large crowd is hoped for the fine program.

Presbyterian Church Getonmam Sip Phee Twentyman

Kandihar official relief as station faces illness

On October 4 1916 Mr Cameron of Kandihar acts on relief of the station due to the indisposition of Mr W Rol kin. Mrs Cameron and her daughter stay at the hotel. The repair gang of the Co operative Elevator Co are at work on the central line and other improvements to the elevator.

Cameron Kandihar W Rolkin Co-operjive Elevator Co

Threshing progress hit by snowstorm and rust effect

OTTHON reports threshing is one third complete as a snowstorm on Tueslay delays work by about a week. Farmers cite poor crop due to rust with yields from 14 to 90 bushels per acre. Mr. Steve Gyurisko bought a sheaf loader and says it works well. Mise Matilde Gexon has returned.

Tueslay Stéve Gyurisko

Local residents and visitors gather for weekend, Thanksgiving returns

Mr T B Rieck returns home after a few weeks visiting his parents in Limden. The Gorton family take up residence elsewhere as Theodore Gorton accepts a post with N Bewill Crea Co. A large Sunday gathering at the Linea meeting house enjoys good turnout. Families from Owen Sound Brock and Yorklen Collegiate members visit relatives and plan Thanksgiving time.

Sheho Teteler T. B. Rieck Limneden A. G. Gordon Reedence Theodore Gorton N. Bewill Crea Co Linea Senday Selimeheh Enomal Realty Servier Stewart Owen Sound Mie Gertrede Won Sound HJ. McOaah Brock Mra Wherry Alex. Fereusca Tutia Rott Quinn Jerry Day Spsth Battalon Pall Tinewell Vinite Pred Cos E Austin Tudtmell Marton Aum Yorklen Mise Frien Fergusen Yorksen Beer

Homemakers Aid Frontline Boys With Christmas Funds

Springside notes report the Homemakers raise funds to send Christmas presents to boys at the front. Evane family and others spend Thanksgiving with relatives. Yorkton Lodge event and local farm sales activities are reported along with several name figures and upcoming community events in the village.

Matthews Percy Hallowe'en Springside Evane Sheba Mattthews Ritern Evans Oddfellows Yorkton Loders Whom Tom Winnipea J. Heni Arund Maas Chistopher Reed Gabel Percy Ivory Lee Anderson Saskatoon Z. J. Willie

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