31 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Watrous Signal
Location
Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
1
The sermon argues Jesus wept to show perfect sympathy with humanity and sorrow. Tears are a natural human response and not weakness. The pastor urges readers to imitate Jesus by showing pity and comforting others.
Notice advises subscribers to use the signal office for Regina 2 and Winnipeg weekly and daily papers to save time. Mentions BH Wilkins optometrist specialist in Watrous for eye care and right fitting glasses with moderate terms. Cowie of Toronto president of Watroc for a day or two.
The Watrous area faces a flu outbreak with many cases feared though no deaths yet. Public spaces close and schools and churches shuttered. officials urge precautions including cheesecloth masks and limited public gatherings while doctors shift duties and monitor patients. Community nurses assist as medical staff strain remains high.
A citizen urges use of Victory Bonds to support wartime efforts in Europe, stressing that every dollar from farmers and rural businesses contributes to defeating the enemy. The appeal highlights funding Canada and Britain and frames savings as a patriotic duty to hasten peace.
A brief card expresses gratitude for sympathy and reflects on loving ache in the family’s bereavement.
The Red Cross Society acknowledges donations and announces the Great Clean Sweep Sale of 45000 dollars in merchandise starting Saturday November 2 conducted by W. H. Howey for The Canadian Selling Service Co. The Signal urges careful reading of the mammoth advertisement in next week’s issue.
Robert Murray Sutherland former Seman station master and longtime Vena official died Sunday from influenza. He had served as night operator in Watrous and was well known locally. Funeral held Wednesday in Bonde.
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