Letter from A G Viet s Digby N S 1916
A veteran writes from Digby Nova Scotia in June 1916 about returning from England after WWI service. He reflects on local recruitment and fundraising efforts, praise for the Vikings battalion, and gratitude for Canadian support overseas and his own recovery after a May 1915 frontline injury at a trench parapet.
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Digby
N.S
England
Gutlowk
Outhos
Princess Path
London
Rial
George Watson
Sap
St. Dunstan's Hostel
210th Frontiersmen Batt Captures Fresh Recruits in Outlook Visit
Captain J. L. Thomas of the 210th Battalion CLEF led a recruiting visit to Outlook last week with Lieuts E. McCullough and J. A. May. He announced new enlistments including Mesure Butter Sawtell Barton and section sergeant Robertson CPUR. Thomas spoke at the Lyric Theatre and addressed meetings at Broderick and Glenside, praising growing strength and urging continued recruitment.
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J. L. Thomas
KE. E. McCullough
J. A. May
Out Jook
Thomas
Mesure
Butter
Sawtell
Barton
Imperial Army
Egypt
South Africa
Furenan Robertson
CPUR
Lyric Theatre
Broderick
Glenside
Annual sports day set for May 4 with parade and races
The district schedules its annual sports day on Wednesday May 4. The Leet program will be offered, Better Paravingg Train arrives noon to 1 pm, followed by a calithumpian parade and baseball with 100 in prizes. Four races are listed Open trotter pace running race green trotter pace and pony race plus an ox race and foot racer prizes.
Plowing Event Promises Keen Competition Near Town
The annual plowing ae will occur today one mile east of town under Broderick Plowing Association auspices. Excellent prizes are expected to attract strong entries and spirited competition.
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Broderick Plowing Association
Insect Swarm Devours Trees in Local Town
Last Thursday afternoon a vast swarm of flying insects inundated the town and nearby countryside. Reports say millions gathered, feeding on the fat of poplar and willow trees and currant bushes, while other trees remained untouched. The infestation covered the ground in a short time according to F. mee, leaving vegetation stripped.
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F. Mee
The White Feather Production Sparks War Spy Debate
A Sherman players stage Brady’s The White Feather on June 22 as wartime espionage themes ignite talk. The piece portrays German espionage and its deadly impact, reflecting broad public concern over betrayal in wartime.
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Sherman
O Poms
Big Day at Outlook Sports Event Draws Crowds
The Outlook committee markets posters district wide for a July 1 sports day with baseball contests for prizes, horse racing featuring district animals, and tennis events likely in the forenoon. A Friday Lyric Theatre dance and Saturday shows are planned with exhibitions and prizes.
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Lyric Theatre
Coteau No. 255 council minutes from May 27 1918
Minutes of the Rural Municipality of Coteau No. 255 meeting at W F Quine’s residence on May 27 1918 record full board presence read and adopted. Motions cover legal advice on a dishonored cheque from Toronto and road stone removals to avoid damages, plus committees for carcass removal and cross on Bone Coulee.
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Coteau
W. F. Quine
Warren
D.C. Huseack
Toronto
Fredeen
Pearson
Millan
Mittee
Dunblane
Wright
Johnson
Grand
Severe Penalty in Liquor Case at Milden
On Friday last before A N Sweatman D M at Milden Gordon was convicted of having whiskey in his drink bar. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to thirty days imprisonment in addition to the fine. The case was brought by Constable Fryett with corroboration from Provincial Constable Smith. The whiskey was found in the defendant's hip pocket. Notice of appeal was given.
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A. N. Sweatman
D.M
Milden
Ue Gordon
On Hotel
Fryett
R.N.W.M.P
Smith
Reverend Cleave Joins Unity Conference Succession
The article notes Rev. Cleave, formerly pastor of a local Methodist church, attending the Unity conference in Move Jaw week. His successor is Rev. Cross, currently stationed at Winer, Sask.
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Oathok
Rev
Cross
Winer, Sask
City Council Minutes Set Fractured By Water Works Debate
Regular council meeting notes show actions on water main issues to river by Moore, light request referred to committee, Hewn gum machine application tabled, and a plan to hire George Scott as Electric Light and Water Works superintendent with a 1500 yearly bonus if the plant becomes profitable, plus deputy mayor appointment shifted to Kennedy.
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Moore
A. B. Faulkner
Fire and Light Committee
Fred Hewn
George Scott
Electric Light and Water
Kennedy
Qetoher T
Vikings depart Outlook for Winnipeg amid send off
The Out lok Vikings fleet detachment left for Winnipeg after a warm Outlook send off. Residents applauded the group and thanked them for kindnesses shown. Lieutenant Fernie, Sergeant Sheldon, Sergeant Gideon, and Corporal Holt were praised for leadership as they work to recruit more men for a second detachment.
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Winnipeg
Outlook
Fernie
Sheldon
Gideon
Holt
Giants Rout Red Sox in Ragged Rainy Tilt
Rain washed out Friday’s game and Tuesday’s Giants vs Red Sox clash produced a rough 18 to 10 Giants win. Murray Johnson showed his usual form for the Giants while the Red Sox pitcher exited in the third.
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Giants
Red Sox
Murray Johnson
Sages
Auction Sale Leads to Land Transfer in Local Outlook
By Ch r Sutton of Carter and Sutton ma e. A board at the auction sale for the north east 6 31 6 W tod M and the land was finally disposed to Anton Finestad of Broderick. The sale was held at the Outlook hotel to the courtesy of Mr Malligan the new proprietor.
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Ch R Sutton
Carter and Sutton, Mae
Outlook Oddfellows Parade to Cemetery for Marines
The Outlook Oddfellows lodge will parade to the cemetery next afternoon to decorate the graves of departed Marines. In Outlook on Wednesday June 14 Rev. Young conducts ceremonies for Judith Holimant and G. P. Stone of Strongfield.
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the Outlook Oddfellows Lodge
Marines
Rev. Young
Judith Holimant
G. P. Stone
Strongfield
Classified Ads and notices from Outlook region sale and losses
Classified items list plant stock including Willows Maples Crabapple Honeysuckle Gooseberry and more. Also sale of steam engine and plow Emerson gang. Stray notices missing horses and ponies with rewards. Impounded white cow reported. Lost white dress between Outlook and T Bentson farm with return offered. And contact details for pound keeper and local merchants.
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Brodrick Exchange
Garden Valley Nursery
Outlook
Wm. Hugill
T. Bentson
Evans & Eed
Kvane & Loahaatteee
T. B. Bentson
For Sale Good Secondhand Ford Car 4916 Model
Classified item listing shows a used Ford car for sale with 4916 model. Contact J. P. Kennedy in Outlook for details and inquiry.
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J. P. Kennedy
Outlook
Rudy Municipality No 284 Notice
The Weed Inspector of the Municipality has instructions to prosecute ratepayers who mutilate row allowances or roads while plowing. Ratepayers are urged to leave headlands intact when turning around to prevent road damage.
Anerley and Surbiton Co operatives discuss bylaws at Surbiton School
June 3 meeting at Surbiton School debated bylaw changes to restrict profits to non shareholding patrons. Wheat seeding near finish, oats lag as crops progress rapidly. News notes soldiers from the 96th enjoyed furlough before Camp Hughes transfer. A bloom along the lake promises abundant fruit this year.
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Anerley and Surbiton
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A. G. Viets
Frontiersmen
THE
the White Feather
the Lyric
McMillan
Rock
Canada
Western Corrugated Co
Nostland
Brownbridge
Dunblane Board of Trade
C. Long
Tullis
J. D. Brownbridge
Geos
Stationery Su Co
E. L. Christie
Rev. Cleave
Emerson Gang
J.F. Button
Murchy
G. McMurphy
T. H. Niethleen
Carling
Noisy Melellan Dror
Broderick, Sask
A. Vasend
K. Pederson
West Sun
William Hugill
Rudy
B. Hopkins
Math Obener
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