Rain or shine homesteaders urged to hold grain
Farmers are advised to store as much grain as possible while grain prices may rise. Grainlands Ltd reports full crop and twenty binders in the fields as elevators are readied. War news focuses on British expeditionary forces landing in France and censors limit frontline reports. Dominion Lands issues promise protection for homesteaders and settlers serving in the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieace
Eeme
Grainlands, Ltd
O Far
Belgium
France
English
Brittan
South Africa
London
Britain
Million Dollar Mystery at Elite Theatre Wilkie
The Elite Theatre in Wilkie presents The Million Dollar Mystery as the week’s featured film with a $10,000 prize for the best hundred word solution. The third episode screens Friday and Saturday with production of final reels tied to winning solutions. An upcoming illustrated review will feature animated war- prep scenes from several countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie
Illustrated Weekly
Field Mutchmor wedding unites Anne M with George Field
Quiet ceremony held at Mr and Mrs John Mutchmor Wilkie on August 1 at 5 pm. Anne M daughter of the couple wed George Field of Golden BC. Rev F R G Dredge officiated. Field has joined his regiment in Calgary as troops prepare for active service in the great war. Residents wish the couple many happy years and a safe return for Field. Found on H B land north of Wilkie a rolling coulter from steam plow. Owner call at Preas Office.
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John Mutchmor
Wilkie
Anne M
George Field
Golden
B.C
Field
H. B
Preas
Off to The War as Local Men Enlist for Europe
George Bloxam joined the 105th Regiment at Saskatoon for active service in Europe after a Monday departure. A crowd at the depot wished him God speed. W. F. Frederickson and J. Perry of Scott enlisted with the Fusiliers at Saskatoon, leaving by the C P R from Wilkie. W. J. Barker, long employed with G. Kirkland, also enlisted and left Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bloxam
105Th Regiment
Saskatoon
Europe
W. F. Fredrickson
J. Perry
Scott
Wilkie
Fusiliers
W. J. Barker
G. Kirkland
Address on Mission Work in Canada by Mrs McGregor
Mias McGregor field secretary of the Womens Missionary Society will speak on Mission Work in Canada at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning August 24. The following afternoon she leads a 3.30 meeting for the Indies in the church basement. All are urged to attend.
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Mias McGregor
Womens Missionary Society
Canada
Presbyterian Church
Fon
Indies
W. C. T. U. Rest Room Open Three Months
The W. C. T. U. reports the rest room has operated about three months with praise from out of town visitors and local users. It remains free but needs money to continue. donations of any size are welcome via the treasurer at Box 86 Wilkie. The council approves the project and calls for community support.
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Wilkie
Council
Voters List Being Prepared in Wilkie Town
The Secretary Treasurer T A Dinaley is compiling the Municipal Voters List. Property owners who acquired property in the town this year should submit their names to be included in the roll.
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Wilkie
Sec.Treas
T. A. Dinaley
Scott Tennis Club Invites Wilkie to Friendly Match
Members of the Scott Tennis Club extend an invitation to Wilkie for a friendly impromptu tournament set for Saturday afternoon August 22 at 2 p.m. organizers hope many Wilkie members attend.
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Scott Tennis Club
Wilkie
Local Notes On Visits and Education From Rutland Area
Mr. Dorman of Rutland visited friends in town last week. Miss McCallum left Innisfail Alta to visit others before returning. Maggie Whitties and Dorothy Feenie achieved high exam marks. W C T U members are reminded of the annual meeting and dues must be paid to support the cause.
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Mr. Dorman
Rutland
Miss. McCallum
Innisfail
Alta
Treat Not to be Missed Musical Recital in Wilkie
An evening of entertainment awaits patrons at Field Hall Wilkie on Friday the 21st. Contralto Mim Esther Moore is supported by accompanist Julia M Owens and Canadian reader Gertrude K Trotter from Alberta College Edmonton. The programme promises high quality works and low admission of 5 cents for adults and 2 sixpence for students.
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Field Hall
Wilkie
Mim Eshter M. Moore
L.T.C
Julia M. Owens
Gertrude K. Trotter
Lc.s.e
Alberta Lege
Edmonton
Banks Refuse Assistance In Wartime Banking Crisis
The piece critiques banks in Dominion towns for withdrawing accommodation and tightening lines of credit as Europe war involvement grows. It notes branch managers urged to recover funds while public panic is downplayed, painting a grim outlook for local business and future banking support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Debates Over Farm Implement Trade Prompt Reform Push
A national tour by a commission into farm implement purchases raises questions about fair dealing by companies. Farmers and dealers clash over contracts, foreclosures, and payment terms as authors urge universal contracts and improved business practices to protect buyers and ensure clear agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie
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Battleford
Department
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
L. P. O. Noel
J. J. Gunn
Subland Office
Mutchmor
F. Ellis
Hounsell
D. J. McKillopa
Tm Themes
Osh Avenue
P. D. Ferguson
E. H. Ackerman
Hanley, Sask
8. C. Bowen-Smith
Roy Quigg
S. Quigg
Jackfish
Red Deer
Maggie Whitties
Dorothy Feenie
Peo
E. H. Dulmageilkie
Sask
the “Flanagan
CN. R
Flanagan
Gordon Ellis
Ellis Bros
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