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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
1
A London Times correspondent reports Germany at 25 miles from Paris and French defenses around Paris, including 170000 troops, 300 000? 200000? and extensive fortifications. The article notes air power plans, siege tactics, and Canadian expedition preparations as news from the war front.
Charlies E Hodgins once of Outlook now running a Conquest establishment faced four liquor law charges. He and two men were fined 450 damages and costs, plus 350 costs in a separate set of counts. Witnesses testified doors were locked and no gambling occurred. Local police presence kept peace as proceedings unfolded.
Company warns subscribers that several accounts have been turned over for collection and must be paid by September 15 to avoid court action. The aggregate sum is substantial and crucial for operations.
A pair of threshers arrived in town on Saturday and were described as getting "tanked" in a colorful, if brief, social moment recorded by local observers.
A Cuaneil Chamber meeting at Parliament Buildings discussed forming a provincial branch of the Comedia Patriotic Association. Attendees included His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Justice Haultain, J A Calder, and H C Pope. No action will be taken until full organization, with aims to aid dependents of reservists and Saskatchewan volunteers, is set. Contact Mr. T M Bee for immediate needs.
The City of Regina plans to assist farmers in districts hit by crop failure by feeding and caring for their livestock at the new municipal stockyards. Once stock reaches marketable condition, it will be sold and proceeds returned to the owner. Farmers in need ship stock to Regina and cover freight, with careful records kept for each owner’s animals.
The note mentions a price to Micco at ten cents but text is garbled. No clear event or entities beyond a small price reference.
A large meeting on Friday September 4 at the Presbyterian church organized a local Canadian Red Cross Society branch. Forty members joined with officers elected including President Mrs Nelson and Secretary treasurer H E Nortimes Nelson. Dr Redden offered first aid instruction and to drill a Voluntary Aid Detachment. Public school trustees approved use of the assembly room for drills and classes. Membership reaches seventy five.
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and defendants are to be sold under an order of the Master in Chambers dated May 16, 1914 at Regina Saskatchewan. Sale to be offered in due course as directed by the order.
On Tuesday October 6 1914 at 11:00 am Mountain Standard Time at the Outlook Hotel Outlook Saskatchewan under Sheriff J Rutherford the southwest quarter of section 14 township 30 range 7 west of the third meridian will be sold. Twenty five percent cash due at sale and sale subject to unpaid taxes and liens. Further details from EMBURY SCOTT MACKINNON solicitors Regina Saskatchewan.
Contest details threaten closure by October 1 with sales at Hewat’s Drug and nearby store. J Hi Stewart reportedly received notices. Purchases of books may be made by contestants. Vague claims of bargains and jokes hint at promotions and incentives.
The Outlook urges all readers to support the Canadian Red Cross Society during wartime. It explains the branch aims to raise money, supply clothing, and send nurses and doctors to the front, with members organized into Life Ordinary and Associate classes. Men and women may join, and active duty is not required for ordinary members.
The September issue announces the open season for wild ducks in Canada starting in September. It highlights a content list including A Reconnaisance from Coast to Coast and The Wild Flower in Canada from 1906.
On Labor Day the town recognized a public holiday with banks and businesses closed and streets appearing deserted, reflecting a day off for workers.
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