19 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
George Beban appears in a Latin character role as The Cook of Canyon Camp. The scene shows him as the camp cook in the woods and highlights his famed culinary feat in this period appearance.
The Out look Agricultural Society meeting December 12 reported a cash balance near $50 with $129 20 in liabilities and a government grant expected to cover remaining debt. Entries totaled ninety five in horses, twenty in cattle, six in poultry and two hundred seventy five in agricultural and domestic products with varied prize money, while member participation was the year’s weakness. Officers for next year were elected with S. R. Ankenmann stepping down after six years of leadership.
A collage of local notes reports travelers in California Alberta and Venice California abound with tales of weather curling clubs marriage lottery and a bridge wish. Neighbors mention Pete Eliason Neti Nie A and Freddie Glahn with light humor and hints of community life amid vivid regional slang.
Red Cross notes urge rapid production of refugee garments and quilts, with Saskatoon supplies aiding. Branches are asked to fulfill orders promptly, provide patterns for fleece and flannelette items, and consider simple knitting directions. Future plans include aid for veterans in military hospitals and Red Cross lodges.
The fragment lists council actions including approving eight copies of Municipal News, authorizing Highway Commission report on auto license funds, approving deficits for Outlook temporary hospital, and various road and office expenses. It records resignations, appointments for secretary-treasurer at 1200 per year, bond set at 2500, and related motions with several names and figures.
The Rev. R. S. Gardiner, invited minister for Broderick and Cieus de Presbyterian churches, died at Seolas estele from pneumonia after influenza. He attended the Moose Jaw synod session and fell ill there before seeking treatment in Regyna. He was to have been married in February.
A community event titled a grand pa patriotic bonspiel is planned with local volunteers coordinating activities and fundraising. Details remain unclear due to fractured text but the gathering aims to celebrate national pride through curling or similar sport-like activities.
Outlook lodge elected officers Tuesday evening for 1919. WM H. M. Henrickson and SW D Macartney were named to key posts. JW J. (name cut off) also listed among officers.
The gathering discussed treasurer election for Reashire ward with K T Sibbedd as a candidate and plans to travel to California for Mrs Brooke's benefit. Residents report a hand to hand fight over insults, while flu cases decline to four in town. Elevators remain blocked awaiting cars and a wagon mishap injured a horse that fell into a well near a property.
All outstanding electric and water accounts must be paid by December 31 1918. A penalty of eight percent will be added to all unpaid after January 1 1919. Those who wish to avoid the penalty are urged to pay promptly and not wait until the last day.
Peter Eliason and his family from Glenside departed yesterday for Venice California to enjoy a water trip and vacation segment with plans to return.
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