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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
1
The gathering honors national sacrifice and praises women’s wartime roles. Speakers urge continued support for those at the front, defending the Union Jack and liberty. The bishop and Rev. Young stress moral duty while urging practical aid for breadwinners and families.
A call urges men to enlist with pay of 110 per day plus allowances for a wife and children. It outlines family budgeting with 15 monthly to the wife, 20 from government, up to 15 from the Patriotic fund, and 3 per child, totaling 56 monthly, leaving 15 for the enlistee.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Radoslavoff warns that Bulgaria will march on Constantinople within twenty four hours if Serbia yields Serbian Macedonia. The despatch explains Bulgaria’s demands in negotiations with Austro Germans and Allies, and what she asks to stay neutral or move against the Turks.
Local banks organize a parcel program for soldiers offering 25 cents per donation for tea, coffee, and writing materials. Parcels include a note with donor name to acknowledge thanks, with banks handling collection and forwarding through government channels to troops overseas.
The body of Herbert Thompson, a four member of the family Thewnge of Ardath, was recovered near Outlowk ferry after an accident when a launch exploded and plunged into the river, with authorities and relatives confirming the recovery near Kristopheren. A similar incident earlier claimed another victim nearby, prompting investigations and tributes.
The region reports a very large crop with high grain prices likely to hold. Harvesting is underway with oats and barleys cut and some wheat already in the sheaf. Farmers are entering fields as yields appear strong and the harvest nears full swing by early next week.
Manitoba voters rejected the Roblin government as 39 Liberals beat 5 Conservatives and 2 Independents. Conservative leader Sir James Aikens was defeated by a large margin in Branden city.
At a Monday council meeting the advisability of a Home Guard was discussed. A public meeting was scheduled for Tuesday to further the matter, with Mayor Carter leading and a committee to draft resolutions and bylaws. Plans include military discipline, rifles, ammunition, and immediate drilling.
Mrs J Young plans a garden party to raise funds for the local charity. The event aims to attract residents and supporters to contribute to the fundraising drive.
Charlie Leopard, long associated with Outlook, appeared before Justices Sutton and Nicholas on Friday afternoon charged with stealing 5.75 dollars from the till at the City restaurant in Broderick. The Chinese owner reported two prior break-ins, 20 dollars stolen on Monday and Tuesday, with efforts to trap the intruder. Leopard allegedly entered the back door at 6 AM and took marked money from the cash register.
The readable fragments reference a regular meeting with minutes read in part. Items include drug references for a family, rooming and street tasks, and various names and numbers. The garbled text mentions Flour Mill, police, and court actions in a 1915 context.
At a council meeting the proposal to cut electricity rates for consumers was approved. The plan reduces the cost to 1 V per kilowatt hour with a minimum charge of 1 per month. The ordinance also appoints Saskatchewan officers to enforce sections of the Home Steads Act and sets a $1 cost for each exam and certificate.
The report lists students including Ferma Jd Arneson Aileen FE Maclel and Jean Eo Fraser Rulgy Jeune Strein as passing third class parts. The Tuesday release of the Phind Clans results names Outlook echol pupile Leslie Miers Agnes Mylire Mary Belle McMillan trace Riggle Homer Riggle Dorothy M White Jessie Urquhart and others H Mills Edith Metcalf Gladys Mann Horace Mann Christina McRae.
A Bratton flower and vegetable show is planned for Wednesday afternoon August 18 under the Bratton Women's Grain Growers' Association. Prizes in several categories and a 20 cent admission with children free. A Red Cross light lunch service will be available. A Bratton Home Guards church parade led by Sergeant-Instructor Arthur James will take place Sunday August 22 at Surbiton Schoolhouse at eleven a.m. All loyal citizens are invited.
Hailstorms Sunday and Monday caused notable damage in the Outlook district but spared the town area. Sunday storm affected Bounty with losses among residents including Archie Smith W Stewart F Weir A Grant Mars Bryden and others, with percentages and details emerging in reports.
The article states that the ongoing war costs Canada about four dollars per second. It notes a constant financial strain affecting government spending and wartime economics. The figure emphasizes the scale of investment and urgency of wartime financing.
The school opened on Tuesday marking the start of the fall term with students returning for classes and staff preparing for the new academic year.
In Outlook an infant was born on Monday August 4 to Mr C J Roberton and spouse. Another birth announced in Outlook names Mr and Mrs Joke Gron wood as parents for a child born on Friday August unknown date.
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