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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
1
War notes from London and Ottawa detail British expectations on German actions and Japanese ultimatum terms. Reports describe French and Austrian naval combat near Budua with multiple ships sunk or damaged. Ottawa items list submarine purchases, rifle orders, remounts talks, and prices for Canadian horses and munitions.
Rev. Wagnild starts building a house on Thompson Street as prairie fires rage nearby.
Local events include visits by Miss Bessie Riggie and Mrs. Bray while H. W. Marling and J. H. Stewart drop in. Town reports shrinking river waters and rising farm activity with harvest cash flow.
Farmers in the district describe crops as weak with many reporting yields of about ten bushels per acre as a decent result. Some fields on summer fallow show better potential while others are poor. July heat and dry winds damaged crops and experts note oats and barley likely to underperform. Samuel Ankenmann reports 215 acres with anticipated under twenty five bushels per acre overall. Dr. Hopkins notes wheat faring best among summer fallow and oats a short crop.
An analysis asserts Germany as the cause of the war. It argues Austria Hungary acted after Serbias wrongdoing and that Russia, France, and Britain became entangled through alliances. The piece notes Germanys demand to move through Belgium, Belgiums refusal, and England and Austrias war efforts.
The notice advises readers to order holiday greeting cards early to ensure timely delivery. It highlights the value of planning ahead and avoiding last minute shortages or delays.
The notice announces the piano contest deadline of September 15 at Hewst drag scre with enrollment ongoing and instructions to enter.
Regular meeting in the mayor’s office with Councillors Evans Carter Gels and Cowan. Minutes approved. Thomas Olson billed 35 for college grounds water. payment referred to waterworks committee and college board. New rates: residence 100 sq ft 10 dollars yearly, each extra 1000 sq ft 1.50. four room no bath 15, four room with bath 25, each additional room 1.00. Business buildings on meter rate. All accounts billed quarterly.
The Gatluck Masonic Lodge will meet Sunday at 10 30 a.m. in the lodge room to attend Divine service in the Presbyterian church. All visiting brethren are invited to attend.
The first war session of the Canadian Parliament opened Tuesday with a small, unani mous attendance. Members expect a brief session with only immediate matters to be considered and hoped for royal assent by tomorrow afternoon.
A postmaster circular from Ottawa reports the British post office suspends mail service to the United Kingdom Germany German Colonies Austria Hungary and Luxembourg. No mail for those countries should be transmitted via Canadian service New York or any other route until further notice.
Provincial fire commissioner HK J McLean says eleven people have been killed by lightning this year. Property damage from lightning reaches about 40000 dollars, up 20 percent from last year. Two deaths occurred in fights in July. Many horses also were harmed.
A short item notes an option to opt out of keeping records in a purchaser’s books. The piece outlines steps or implications for individuals seeking to exclude their data from internal ledgers or contact lists. It emphasizes privacy choices and potential consequences for record keeping.
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