08 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
1
The Outlook annual show drew a modest crowd yet featured strong horse classes and top quality animals. Cattle, vegetables, and domestic crafts showed well, with the ladies’ department steady though limited by other duties, and a small child ponies race providing a light highlight.
Work details show various women producing socks and pyjamas for a community event. Names include Mrs Button, Miss Finne stad, Mrs Kent, Mrs Arneson, and many others with quantities of socks and pyjamas listed.
Over the past week crops in the Outlook district improved greatly with no frost and minimal hail damage. Wheat is well headed and likely to be cut in a couple of weeks while oats and coarse grains vary, and potato crops are expected to be large.
Americans aged 21 to 80 in Canada must either enlist for U S military service or depart Canada by September 30 to avoid conscription in Canada. This policy creates potential legal and residency implications for residents and visitors alike.
Ed Vernon and Mrs Ed.ie Cowan announce a family event after moving from Thornhill to Manitoba. Mr. and Mrs. John Cowan share news of their life together, marking days of celebration.
During the service, Rev Cunliffe led prayers as members processed in a display of intercession for peace amid concern over alleged lies and soldiers' conduct.
Mrs. C. J. Rollefton and Meriam are noted as distant relatives amid community ties at Swift Current and Gull Lake.
Fragmentary text lists White silk or velvet items and various bundles of foodstuffs including wheat oats and potatoes. Mentions Mre Da men painting chine Mr Whine crayon drawing Mie and names such as Krisko Cantiglioni and C Puglerod.
Arthur Mann a well known resident of Surbiton and Peter Breher known as Slim Breher died after suffocating in a well at Manns home. The two men were lowering sand in the well when gas overcome them. Rescue efforts brought up Breher first and Mann later believed dead at the scene. Burial followed at Anerley cemetery with Breher’s remains shipped to Minnesota.
A historical note outlines Canada's wartime mobilization with 3,000 regulars at start, rising to 390,000 overseas by last month and 60,000 in Canada for France service, totaling over 450,000. It lists casualties and wounded figures amid ongoing enlistments and service, reflecting the Canadian effort and losses in the war.
A fragmented notice seeking third class workers for night shifts at Flour Mills. It mentions September 10 and August 22 dates, with steady February out and references Nea pepreet. The readable text provides limited details about the employer and roles.
The list of successful candidates shows Louise Fraser led as the lone top passer. Constance Bertha and Hone So dy po of readies also passed. Other recipients include Agnes Mybre Maude Os borne and Fred Murray in second and third class divisions.
Minutes show adoption of prior minutes and committee actions. Officers and councillors attended. Payments to officers and vendors listed. A motion claimed to prevent enforcement of the tethering bylaw within specified city boundaries.
Report of a motor vehicle collision at Riley's Farm where two men were killed. A doctor attended the scene and prepared them for air, with speculation on reviving one and possibly saving the other. Police did not make any arrests as traffic officers were busy that day.
Medical listings show physicians Dr H Redden Dr George N T George and Dr G S Wray offering clinics in Outlook with specified hours and contact methods. Veterinary services noted by Dr Joynt plus a money to loan notice and legal office details in the Philion Building.
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