Local News: Farmers of this district who have been complaining of a lack of moisture in the soil and who were predicting a shortage of water during the coming winter welcomed the continuous rainfall of Saturday last.

Charles Imison, who went west with the harvesters’ excursion, returned from Wainwright, Alta. on Sunday morning by C.N.R.

Charles reports there is great activity around Wainwright in oil well drilling and that preparations are now being made for the erection of a refinery.

Canada expects to get a return of thirty per cent of the loans she advanced to some of the Allies during the Great War by the end of the year.

On Friday at Elmside, Bristol, a large number of people met together for the opening of the new Intermediate School under the auspices of the Elmside Women’s Institute.

Ad: Dressmaking: Mrs. Walter E. Elliott desires to inform the ladies of Shawville and vicinity that she will do all kinds of dressmaking and other lines of sewing. Residence, King Street.

Ad: Shawville Boot and Shoe Store: Galoshes – just the thing to keep your feet warm and comfortable in the coldest weather.

We carry the “Life Buoy”, recognized as the best on the market. C.L. Dale.