Saskatchewan Crop Bulletin Reports Promising Wheat Outlook for 1915
The Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture issued its first 1915 crop bulletin. It notes generally satisfactory conditions, with a preliminary indication of a three quarters of a million acre increase in wheat area, especially in the South Eastern, South Central and Central districts. Seeding began early in April, with reports of ample moisture and good germination though some districts require fall plowing and soaking. The bulletin also warns of possible oats and flax reductions due to high wheat prices, and mentions livestock in fair condition amid grain scarcity.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Jane
South Western
West Central
Lafleche
Gall Lake
Weat Central District No
Lawn Tennis Club Dance Draws Local and Nearby Guests
About 150 guests attended the Wilkie Club annual lawn tennis dance in the Assembly Hall at the Public School. Guests from Scott and surrounding towns joined patrons guiding the event. twenty eight dances were listed with green on white programs. The Wilkie Orchestra provided music as green and white decorations and refreshments followed the mid event. Proceeds benefit club purposes.
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Wilkie Club
Scott
Wilkie Orchestra
Menora
Jackson
Herrington
Turnbull
Horst
War Tax Reminders In Postal Notices
The Post Office Department reminds that mail to Canada or from Canada to the U S may require a War Tax two cent or extra cent stamp in addition to ordinary postage. War duties on bank cheques bills of exchange and other instruments may require prepayment stamps as war tax notices continue.
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Post Office Department
Canada
United States
Mexico
United Kingdom
Oddfellow at Home invites members for April 29 address
Oddfellow's At Home will be held in the IOOF lodge room on Thursday April 29 attendees include Oddfellows and their wives. An address by Mrs Harris PLP Rebekah Assembly New York is expected on Rebekah jam. All are invited to join.
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Harris
PLP
Rebekah Assembly
New York
Rebekah Jam
Ensure Seed Potatoes Safe This Spring In Saskatchewan
Warning on potato seed quality as shortages push imports from Maritime Provinces and Quebec into Saskatchewan. Many areas report powdery scab infection. inspectors certify First Class seed, while others are graded for table use. Farmers urged to avoid using questionable seed and verify origins before planting.
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Saskatchewan
Maritime Provinces
Quebec
Dominion
Ces
Prairie Provinces grain varieties recommended for 1014 conditions
The bulletin from Dominion Experimental Fairs directs spring wheat choices for Prairie Provinces. Red Fife and wet Marquis suit dry areas with longer straw. Huron and Early Red Fife show potential in test results. Pioneer may suit very dry districts for earliness and moderate straw length. Ontario varieties Banner and Vwerey are also noted.
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Nortan Evel Lip
Dominion
Salonmary
de. Charee
E. Saunders
Dotinion
Prairie Provinces
Huron
Lynx Shot in Wilkie School District
Mr. Ernest Laycock bought a lynx shot by J. Howie on Lachner farm south of Wilkie. A railroad crew spotted the animal recently, Howie pursued it with dogs, and the lynx was found and shot in Lachner's straw pile. Laycock donated the specimen to the school and the Trustee Board hired Rk. W. Mutchmer to mount it.
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Ernest Laycock
J. Howie
Lachner
Wilkie
Howie
Local News Briefs Include Visits and Weathering Trials
Miss Suttle Miss Egan and others autoed to Thackeray Sunday night to visit Mr and Mrs Suttle with a muddy halt en route. George Skene learns of his brother Robert’s death in Sask Delmas near Battleford. Harry Ward seeded 20 acres to wheat and 175 acres in a week with 36 hours work. Wilkie Orchestra formed with five players Crow Fleming Herrington Turnbull. J J Whiting leads Traynor Grain Growers as secretary. Cat Knife Rural Telephone Company incorporated with 500 shares for P P C bel base details.
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Miss Suttle
Miss Egan
Messrs. Dewar
Hefferman
J. Currier
Thackeray
Mrs. Suttle
Wilkie
George Skene
Robert
Delmas
Sask
Battleford
Delinas
Harry Ward Taa
Girla Basketball Club Elects Officers in April Meeting
The Girla Basketball Club held a Monday April meeting to organize and elect officers including Honorary President Mra Dul sivangge Pate and President Mias McCashinn View. The note mentions a court house location and comments on the town’s young men.
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Girla
Mra
Mies W. Bilson
Cla Peneata Canines
Court House Gaol
Yourex Is Acquitted Of Theft In Wilkie Case
In Wilkie Public School Board minutes from April 1916 the board approves March readings and rent credits for 1916. A safety note prompts action on a dangerous cellar. The King v Yourex trial at Batheford Supreme Court results in a not guilty verdict after a two day hearing with Crown prosecutor W E Livingstone and defense by A M Panton K C and G R Fleming.
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Wilkie Public School Board
R. J. Macdonald
F. W. Morton
J. P. Hermann
Hermann
Orton
Car
Morton
Bowins
San Fire Insurance Company
Mercantile Fire Insurance Co
Sun Fire Insurance Company
Marton
Main and
Merritt
McLean, Hollinrake Oxon McO
Ve. Yourex
Battheford
W. E. Livingstone
Crown
A. M. Panton
K. C
North Battleford
G. R. Fleming
Wilkie
N. Mullett
Yourex
Narrow
Lake District
T. Ainsley
J. P
Supreme Court
Patriotic Enactment Tickets Drawn at Wilkie Store
Odd and thirty five tickets tied to Mira Thorne of Wilkie were on display at A Sehaah's general store. The drawing was held in the Pres Office by Messrs Schaal and Youtenday afternoon and announced the holder of ticket No. 22 JJ Chann as the winner.
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Mira Thorne
Wilkie
A. Sehaah
Pres
Mesers
Schaal
General
Rat Seen In Wilkie Store Basement After Potatoes Arrive
A medium size rat appeared in the basement of P P Ellis general store. It is believed to have been unloaded with a West consignment of potatoes that arrived recently. A hunt will be organized to capture or destroy the rodent.
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P.P. Ellis
Thackeray News and Local Notes From Saskatchewan Area
Superintendent A M Cleveland informs the Saskatchewan elevator will stay open until June 15. Residents Norton and his farm near Battleford relocate to their homestead. Paddon hosted visitors including N C Black with Mrs Walker and her two daughters. Swarthmore dealers paid 275 cash for a four year old colt from a nearby Phippen farmer. Taxi court terms noted as Abe W W visited Tattonford. Wilkie visitor R Paldon called on Paddon. farmers begin seeding while locals pass through Rockhaven on Monday.
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Smith Broa
Swarthmore
Phippen
Oddfellows Anniversary Service Set for April 26
Wilkie Lodge No 47 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows marks the 96th anniversary with a Divine Service in the Anglican arch on Sunday April 26 at 3 45 p m. Rev G Wright will preach the sermon and the collection funds a hospital cot for the British Red Cross Society.
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Wilkie Lodge No. 47
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Order
Anglican Arch
Rve
G. Wright
Odd Fellows Hospital
British Red Cross Society
Collecting Provincial Data on Saskatchewan Settlements
Efforts are under way to document succinct histories of every settlement in Saskatchewan. The Archives Branch seeks help from church groups, overseers, school trustees, early settlers, and others to gather photographs, portraits, and old records that illuminate early settlement and development, including dairy and cooperative movements. Communicate with the Archives Branch, Legislative Library, Regina.
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Saskatchewan
Archives Branch
Legislative Library
Regiha
Local businessmen and residents visit town on Tuesday
George Code and Lance Benson transact business in town and Wilkie respectively. Wm L Olsen enlarges his store with new wares, moving the Russel building to the old stand. Mr and Mrs Harper visit friends in Scott on Monday.
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George Code
Lance Benson
Wilkie
Wm. L. Olsen
Russelding
Mrs. Harper
Scott
Saskatchewan urges tree planting amid Arbor Day concern
The Saskatchewan Government promotes a circular urging prairie residents to plant shade trees on their lots to enhance communities. Officials complain Arbor Day is under observed in Western Canada, stressing its importance for urban shade and community benefit.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
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LYNX
Hilda FL. Macdonald
St. John
N.bl
Winnipeg
Toronto
M Iss
Presbyterian Hospital of
New York City
Fell Hospital Corps
Crow
Fleming
P. Genereux
Saskatoon
A. B
E. Clark
J.J. Whiting
Wolfe
Traynor Grain Growers Association
Cat Knife Rural Telephone
P. P. C Bel
Narrow Lake
Thackeray News
A. M. Cleveland
Ea KE. Wright
Mr. Norton
Ea Echei N.C. Black
Black
Mr. Paddon
Abe
Tattheford
R. Paldon
Tienncle
John Paddon
J. J. Riphey
Mr. Moble
Rockheven
Oddfellows
F Denes Bs Sroeien Opt Samaa
E. H. Dulmageardware
Dainaller
Aientolan Leone
Atlantic
Gordon
Ellis
Corner
Marion and Imperial
Kyle Bros. & Pringle
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