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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
A local shop advertises many fabrics in latest styles including silk and cotton gabardine. Prices are listed per yard with Black and White or Blue and Green shades and crepe options. The note warns supplies are scarce and prices rising, while stock remains at old levels.
Community brief with visits and local events. Notable items include Scout movement in Glenboro, Patriotic Day at Union Church, school changes next season, and a mass meeting for Provincial Boy Scouts in Stockton. Also reported are local runs to Sewell and Winnipeg, car purchases, a birth, a funeral in law, and a village picnic with sports and races.
The Mani toba pioneer J Thordarson died Saturday at age 72. Born in Iceland he immigrated in the late 1870s settling south of Towes and later town life. Survived by a widow one son and three daughters. Funeral held Monday from the Icelandic church to Glenboro cemetery with a large attendance.
Pte Leader writes from Camp Hughes June 1916 describing life there. He notes a slow start with inspections, hunger, and rough organization but says the unit is adjusting. The letter reflects concern for the soldiers and their readiness for future fighting.
Glenboro Public School announces examinations and promotions. Grade VIT to VITI with honors names Mary Gowanlock and Wilbert Christie. passes include Ernest McCutcheon, Robert King, Ethel McLean. trial passes Svava Johnson, Harvey Witherspoon, Kate Paterson. Grade VI to VIT with honors Andrew Young, Wilfred Lyall, Karl McKnight. passes Ellwood Witherspoon, Fanny Jones, Clifford Trimble, Evelyn Wheeler, Dorothea Sauyder, Christina Storm, Thelma Sigurdson, Ada McLean, Swinfred Storm, Russell Barker, Frank McFarlane. Grade V to VI with honors 755 Harold Anderson. passes 50 to 75% Arman Storm, Marine Q Olafson, Kathleen McQueen, Nita Sampson, Emma McCauley, Arnold Smith, Ada McFadden, Arnold Fairburn. trial Eddie Lockhart, Harold Johnson, Ormey Wither.
Percy Hagel spoke on life and rules in Manitoba's penitentiaries, recounting parole release, harsh discipline, and a 17 year old inmate’s death. He criticized reform efforts in other regions and highlighted varying convict outcomes across systems.
A Manitoba unit recalls a bright send off at Glenboro with a Sunday parade and sermon on the commons. Officers praised, battalions, bands, and the Dead March for Kitchener move the troops, while respect for Karl Kitchener is shown with crepe attire.
Prize lists for the Provincial Exhibition Brandon July 17 to 21 are out and available by calling the office. Church Union carried in the General Assembly by 406 to 8 percent, securing Union of Methodist Presbyterian and Congregational Churches in Canada in the near future.
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