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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
1
Ottawa reports the government fixed Thanksgiving for Monday October 14 this year. The move aligns with union efforts by the Commercial Travellers Association and other groups seeking a mid October holiday to boost family reunions during the season of thanks.
Abbreviated minutes record the September 7 1918 meeting with Reeve Riley and Councillors Vansickle Ellianestad in attendance. Approves a grant of 50 for Great War Veterans Home Saskatoon and lists road work bills and lumber for payment plus a 262.00 1919 road work payment to Pioneer Farm Co Sheldon Farm Co. The council schedules a meeting at Glenside on October 5 1918 at 1 pm.
Mills idle since July due to wheat shortages will resume grinding operations next week. The mills plan to restart as grain supplies stabilize and demand returns, signaling a gradual return to normal processing levels.
The provincial department of agriculture reports a wheat yield of over ninety eight million bushels on more than nine million acres in Saskatchewan. The average per acre is about 19.8 bushels, with crop value this year about five million dollars less than last year.
The Wagnilds marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home last evening with numerous church members from Sask River River churches visiting after a surprise arrival. An appreciation gift of a substantial sum was presented to them for their church work and services.
Reports from military officials indicate Class 3.4 single men and widowers without children aged 34 to 45 may be called immediately after harvest. The policy aims to balance conscription by prioritizing unmarried men over married ones.
The note suggests remembering the soldiers by ensuring parcels are ready for delivery, urging timely action and reflection on those who served.
A successful Bratton flower show on August 28 featured vegetables, needlework from France Malta and Belgium, wildflowers and catflowers, school projects by Mrs Edwards pupils, and a well attended event. Judges included Rev Robinson and O Gideon among others. ice cream and a dance followed the program.
Mrs Lang and her nephew visited Rosetown on Wednesday last week. She has bought a house in Rosetown and plans to move there with her husband.
Prof O B Grimley, on Outlook College staff since it opened, is appointed principal to replace Rev Gronlid who has become a chaplain for Lutheran soldiers with Canadian Militia. Gronlid departs after success managing college affairs as Rev Wagnild joins to assist with some classes.
Nicholas Bros. disposed of their butcher business to Joseph Isherwood of Saskatoon. Isherwood, who will take possession next Monday, comes recommended and will move his family to the town. He has leased the Selkirk street dwelling formerly owned by W. R. Learmonth. Isherwood has a son with the army in France. The Nicholas brothers have decided to withdraw from the business.
Town reports several cases of preserved fruit spoiled after rubber seals were contaminated with carbolic acid or a similar substance. Many women who canned fruit say entire batches must be discarded when new rubber seals are used.
Canada aims to extend military service arrangements with France, Belgium, and Italy to resolve the slacker issue. Talks with Allied governments, discussed in London and with the imperial government, anticipate swift, satisfactory treaties. The policy would require allied residents in Canada to serve in their homeland armies or face drafting in Canada's expeditionary force.
After harvest, farmers plan to repay those who hauled stock to help weed fields. A group who helped stock wheat faced a damp Monday, and showed little enthusiasm for returning. In town, while seeking drinks, several farmers who might aid were seen playing pool.
Arrangements for the reception to Hon Helense have been cancelled at the request of the ex premier, with the expected visitor’s Regina arrival now in doubt.
Regular Outlook town council meeting at eight p.m. notes last minutes read and bills approved. The mayor to contact the Deputy Minister of Highways about the ferry condition. Reid and Fraser named to improve roadway access. An advance relief loan of 150 dollars offered to R. H. Bawden. Melvin Barbery hired as night engineer on trial at 75 dollars monthly, potential raise to 85 dollars.
Canadian postal notes can be sent to the days and redeemed at face value by the British field post. The department of education announces that revised high school and public school courses are distributed to province schools immediately.
The August work report lists multiple classes and groups with counts of socks, pajamas, towels, bags and caps. Mrs Sutton and many named members contributed hundreds of pairs of socks and dozens of pajama sets, towels, and related items, totaling extensive yearly quantities.
Four Austrian laborers who had worked for John Bumstead at five dollars per day faced police court charges under the Loafer’s Act for leaving Bumstead’s employment and idling. Each was arrested for ten dollars and cited under the Servant Act for quitting work without notice. A charge was withdrawn when they agreed to return to work.
The United States reports an army of over 1,600,000 troops stationed in France as part of a broader European war effort. Planners emphasize sustained manpower to support operations and supply lines across Allied fronts.
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