07 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Watrous Signal
Location
Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
1
Christian Herald notes the Y M C A's Mesopotamian hours of strain where a temporary hut with a Red Triangle stands. Y men provide piano, supplies, games, and medical items while respecting soldiers, offering aid and respectful spiritual counsel only when welcomed, arguing actions speak louder than sermons.
The article urges home garden growth and small plots to boost food for 1918. It argues modest wheat replacement by vegetables saves exportable wheat, aiding the Allies. It notes French food shortages and the need for Canada to supply oils fats and other essentials despite limited cargo capacity.
In Watrous a baby boy named Michael was born Tuesday February 20 to Mr and Mrs Alex Michael.
Fiagnaescn Briley Keb. Ist, 33, died in the hospital after an illness or injury, leaving behind family and close associates. Funeral arrangements were not specified in the fragment.
A Juvenile G. meeting featured a debate on Pitt versus Pitt the younger with W Morrison Hosenberger and Anne son as committee. The five side won by eight points. Irene Morrison led the affirmative. Librarian Allan reports a rush to the new Government Library. A second whist drive and Armenian Relief Fund collection raised money. Lectures and dances are planned for next week.
The Xena W. G. A. met Thursday afternoon January 31 at the school. Delegates to the Regina convention February 12 to 16 were elected Miss A Eckdah and Mrs A Edwards. A box social for Red Cross work was set for February 8 in the school. The group praised the association’s progress and community role. Miss Florence Mason retired after completing her Third Class Manual and moved into residence on Saturday, Amazon, selling to J. Leslie.
A humorous rundown of curling slang and terms. Each entry defines a word or phrase such as roarin game, Bink, Hog line, Bonspiel, and related jokes about the sport and culture around curling. The piece uses playful, era-appropriate language and puns.
Public notice outlines amendments to the Vehicles Act. It states that anyone selling or disposing of a car must remove the number plate before transfer. Failure to remove may require the seller to provide a statement detailing all motor vehicles and related information.
The text argues advertising should be treated as an investment not an expense. It contends advertising creates new business and expands profits, and that only those who fear or oppose it lose money. Properly managed, advertising yields compound interest on every dollar.
In a speech to English Agriculturists Lloyd George warned that feeding the home front and troops is essential for victory. He said the enemy will not starve Britain, but Britain must boost output so Allies need not rely on American imports. He urged farmers to farm rather than fight at times.
The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School and Bible study closing at 11 a.m. Evening Service at 7 p.m. Amazon Service at 2.80. W. Wilson is the pastor and invites everyone to attend.
Quinquagesima Sunday morning prayer and sermon alliem Sunday School at 3 pm. Evening prayer and sermon at 3 pm on Sunday. Commination service and sermon at 8 pm Wednesday Ash Wednesday. All invited to attend. J P Cox Vienr.
The Watrous Methodist Church advertises morning services at 11 o clock with a sermon on the Beatitudes peacemakers and an evening talk on The Elevation of Peter at 7 o clock. Sunday School at 2 30 p m features The Little Peacemaker. Junior League meets Wednesday at 7. A farm stock and implement sale is planned for Friday March 27 at 10 o'clock a m, listing head at saleBarn.
The Morris 312 council met February 2 1918 at the Municipal office in Young with members Campbell Duncan Walstrom Hemmingson and Geddes present. Actions included renewal of Rural Municipalities Association membership delegation to Moose Jaw convention March 6 7 8 approval of a five year road lease to P E Stenberg with cancellability and right of use, tax exemptions for two southwest quarters in 1918, appointment of J Eli Shouse as inspector for 1918, tax arrangements with Canadian Saskatchewan Company for taxes up to 1917 and convention discussions on cow taxes, and adjournment for March meeting in Young.
The Red Cross notes acknowledgments from several nations and looks ahead to St. Valentine’s reflections and observances.
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