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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
1
Reports from the department of agriculture indicate that rains on Friday Saturday and Sunday were fairly distributed across the province with heavy falls in some districts. The rainfall improves grain yield prospects and feeds, saving many farmers who depend on livestock as grass recovers and conditions remain favorable.
Northern regions report heavy Beverae frosts last Wednesday night with widespread damage from east to west and reached Swift Current southward. Wheat in blossom damaged. potatoes blackened on low ground. corn millet and garden crops affected. Outlook district spared wheat but vegetables lightly frosted.
The secretary’s office urges entries for exhibition week on Wednesday and Thursday in Council Chambers. Exhibits should be placed by Thursday before six, with special prizes due Friday and entry to the treasurer. The aim is to showcase stock and boost community development.
Mr and Mrs A J Nulligan and Mice Walsh spent several days in Saskatoon in connection with Miss M Walsh Laurentario who has been in the unit ten On this year, and Mr J Cassidy Glenside on the ceremony to take place August 15. John Benson sold the old laundry building next to H V Nelsons office this week. The building was once a busy bath-house and recalled by oldtimers.
The June province exams conducted by the department of education saw Outlook School students succeed. John Krisko and Herbie Reynolds topped the list. Six college students also wrote exams, including William Dah Amy Haug Christina Hansen Olof Haaheim Hyttle Williams, with Edith Metcalf passing her first class exams.
Acting on a report by the board of railway commissioners an order-in-council raises freight rates by about twenty percent to cover higher operating costs under the new wage schedule. The increase follows Canada adopting the McAdoo award, affecting both government and private railways.
Mrs. Max King and son Jack of Toronto visit Mrs. W. R. Mitchell. Rev. Scott reports his mother, aged about ninety, fell days ago and broke a arm between shoulder and elbow but she is progressing. The Fertile Valley fair was held at Bounty on Tuesday. The Chautauqua began in the evening and is well attended.
A half year report by Arthur J. Fisher provincial fire commissioner notes fires in Back Saskatchewan province killed twenty three people and left ten injured while destroying property valued at $1,295.01. Property losses are fifty percent higher than the same period last year and equal the total fatalities in 1917 for the province.
A lively jumble of anecdotes and light gossip from a small town. J P Sutton types up a quirky column drawing on farm life Alberta stalls a farmer’s tale Saskatchewan quirks and a man bragging about garden peas and a cat feeding episode. A playful snapshot with vivid local character.
Born Wednesday July 24 to Mr and Mrs George E Cook of Conquest a daughter. Has anyone found a roll of automobile tools in town if so bring them here we know who owns them.
Reported Saturday through Tuesday describes French American British and Italian forces driving German lines back along the Marne and in the Suissons Reims pocket. Allies seize ground around Cierges Gouseancourt Grand Rozoy and hills 205 208 as German resistance weakens and retreat appears larger than expected.
Secretary treasurer lists cash receipts from multiple sources including Mrs Button and Remington Walker for Lutheran convention catering expenses. Disbursements cover provisions, groceries, lumber, printing, and related costs totaling 190.87 for period. Net proceeds and totals summarized with thanks to contributors and notice of upcoming August meeting in Council Chamber at 4 30.
Allied forces press Germans retreating from the Marne crossing the Oureq river and advancing into Pere en Tardenois. French center attacks southwest of Reims push the enemy back and seize towns of strategic value as the line moves toward the northeast.
A land parcel is offered for sale by the Universal Corporation. The notice specifies ownership by the company and invites interested buyers to contact for terms and location details.
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