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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
9
Sir Robert Borden announces Dominion must use the Selective Draft to provide reinforcements for the front. The state authority should be invoked to sustain the gallant men already fighting in the most cruel period of the war.
At a Broderick civic meeting a committee was formed to arrange a program for Wednesday June 13. The group is preparing posters and publicity to attract attendees and inform the public about the events planned.
A fragment from a dated police or court note hints at a gardening craze impacting an amateur case. It mentions a woman connected to the matter and references limited outside activity such as baking, suggesting unclear or evolving details in the report.
A devotional opening voices prayerful approach and plea for mercy. The speaker contrasts expectation of abundance with a land described as peopled by the unfried. The tone is supplicatory with lament for provision and guidance.
The fragment notes Tan Varichle departing Albertwoc Ontario after a short stay and a few unspecified activities. The readable text mentions travel to and from the town with no further confirmed details.
Editor notes May 17 letter from Lr Willem Butcher regarding Butcher vs Buttes. Court records show Daniel Butcher faced Rural Municipality of Fertile Valley action in March 1916 with solicitor for the plaintiff. A later payment of 650 and security arrangements were discussed with Mr Sutton and the Butcher party, with further communications to follow.
The regular council meeting was held at the Seas EL Vikties casa Marth with Mykiebo and Forsyth on duties and telephones. The council, on recommendation, made the Public Works Committee cement and granted it full power, designating it the Light Committee to act.
Reports by Lewis F Button show numerous land transfers including NE 23-27-8 from F H Ream to Torvik SE 4 33-27-8 and several tracts in 26-30-7, 27-28-9, and 20-29-7. Transfers involve Wm Hagill Hugill Tebbutt Carlson Bros Sheldon Farm Co to J R Grose and others in the outlined townships.
The St Mark's Church women plan a ten cent tea at Mrs W C Kent's home on Thursday May 31. The event supports church activities and follows a local schedule of gatherings. A mention notes the 249th battalion and CPR draft movements, with travel to Moose Jaw and return timing.
Officials consider the overcreation related to local conditions reliable as the wheat seeding finishes. Farmers are optimistic, noting crop progress similar to 1916. Severe winds caused little damage from drifting culls while livestock wintered well.
A local ad announces sale of hardy home grown trees hedge plants perennials and straw. The note lists time as usual for the event.
The fragment references limits tied to losses arising from bail and mentions a mid bylaw. The readable text does not provide dates names or places to expand.
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