09 May 1918
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Newspaper
Watrous Signal
Location
Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
An analysis stresses sleep as vital for children, linking rest to health, learning, and behavior. It cites school district lice issues, diet, caffeine, and environmental factors like heat and noise, urging teachers and parents to ensure quiet, ventilated bedrooms and ample morning time for breakfast.
Notice to subscribers that syente and collect ions for the Regina are due. Readers are reminded to renew their accounts and settle outstanding charges promptly to avoid service interruption.
A group of Manitou youths went to join the Army after a pleasant Sunday evening gathering on May th. Details of the event are sparse but indicate a collective enlistment move.
The annual District Court sitting held at Watrous on Tuesday May 7 opened at 10 o'clock with Judge Jonge MeeLorg of Saskatoon presiding. Six cases were heard with judgments reserved in some and others dismissed or decided for plaintiffs.
Advertising profits and turnover figures are discussed with plans to allocate a portion of resources to ads. The text outlines expectations on spending for advertising and its impact on the business.
A Sunday evening meeting at the Majestic Theatre showcased the Y M C A Red Triangle drive. Sheriff Calder outlined the Saskatchewan campaign, pledges totaled 463 dollars, with a 1500 dollar Watrous goal to be reached.
A fragment notes a prohibition on wearing a Red Cross badge or insignia colored in imitation, reflecting wartime restrictions. The brief hints at regulated symbols and possible enforcement concerns during the period.
The Red Cross thanks donors including BR H Page and reports a May meeting where 150 was voted to the Provincial General Fund. A May 3 shipment valued at 216.15 covers work since the May 22 prior shipment, with supplies from M L A Sewing Circle and Junior Red Cross totaling towels and pyjamas.
In Watrous on May 5 a daughter was born to Rev P and Mrs Hesby. In Watrous on April 10 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs O N Bjorndahl. In Simpson on April 22 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs S A Rintaul. In Guernsey on April 27 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Deliveiller. In Guernsey a daughter was born on Krachling. In Watrous on April 2 a son was born to Mr and Mrs P Mattson. In Amazon on May 7 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Peter King. In Watrous on May 7 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Mike Milski.
Mr and Mrs H J Treleaven and their son Wilson arrived by car from Regina to Watrous last Saturday and are staying as guests at the Manse.
A Watrous Red Cross official replies to questions from the Enquirer. He notes no definite district boundaries exist, except that post office groupings often form districts. He cites Canadian Red Cross by laws requiring local branch officers and a report to the provincial branch before authorization. He mentions local branch methods may vary by rule 25.
The Orange View Methodist Church, Watrous, announces Sunday School at 11 a.m. with a Bible class added and a 7 p.m. evening service. Special addresses Sunday and a missionary box opening. Junior Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Wednesday focuses on Studies in the Life of Jeans-1 Childhood. Pastor J. McLachlay extends welcome.
Next Sunday marks Rev W Wilson's second anniversary as pastor and the re opening of the church. Morning service features children leading with music recitations addresses. Evening program at 7 includes a solo by A Anderson and anthem Radiant Morn with Mrs J P Greet and C L participating. Prof W Curran presides. a special offering is planned.
All Saints offers Holy Communion at 8 a m and 11 a m with Litany and Holy Communion. Sunday School begins at 10 a m. Evensong is at 7 p m. The sermon examines whether Genesis 1 is true. P. C. Hackworth R D, Vicar.
A wartime exhortation urges citizens to answer the draft with courage and duty. It frames service as a sacred duty for freedom, justice, and national honor, invoking God, liberty, and democracy. The piece stresses bravery, responsibility, and the larger purpose of defending humanity’s laws.
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