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Wilkie Press

Location

Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

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Civic Election Returns and School Boards

Town vacancies were filled with non election appointments. A J Scott was nominated for Mayor with T H Clement, W G Hounsell, and J R MacDonald as Councillors. Scott to serve one year. High and Public School Boards will include W Chipping, A Schaab, Ernest Laycock, J Gunn, and others for 1918 term. Ontario Agricultural College President Creelman defended farmers against profiteering at a Canadian Club lunch.

Steemer A. J. Scott T. H. Clement W. G. Hounsell J. R. MacDonald A. J Scott Eter P. P. Ellis G. G. Ellis A. Schaab Ernest Laycock Rev. W. Chipping J. P. Hermann Messrs. W. Chipping A. B. Ford J. Gunn J. J. Gunn Calwell Creelman Ontario Agricultural College Canadian Club Rey Ae

Wilkie Seed Fair Rules and Entry Details 1917

The notice outlines the Wilkie Seed Fair entries for December 13 1917 with entry deadlines exhibits required by 1130 AM judging at noon. It mandates specific grain quantities Wheat 60 Barley 70 Oats 60 Grass seeds 15 and requires forms from the secretary. Judges only during judging and final decisions by judges.

Department of Ve Os Eee Epau

Victory Loan sales achieve unqualified Canadian success

The Canvassing Committee and officers report strong execution in disposing of Victory Loan bonds and managing the sales system. Canadians rose to the occasion with substantial totals including Wilkie division and Town of Wilkie contributions, reflecting broad participation and strong executive effort.

Ren Mr. Stevenson Messrs Rivett G. G Wm. Keith Jensett Driver Trapping Lake E. W. Evans Rev. W

Unionist Executive Forms After Wilkie Meeting

A Unionist Association meeting was held at the Fire Hall in Wilkie on the evening of November 29. J. RB was elected chairman and nominations for officers were proposed, with a diverse group of businessmen and ministers listed. A Unionist Committee room was set up in the Wilkie Hotel, and the assembled men had previously differing political views.

Wilkie Tay Orelocke J. RB Cecita Dalgent Tm. Shaw G. G. Ellie Wm. Wells T. F. Ellia RE. N. Carter J. L. Kyle W. J. George T. A. Din

Wilkie School Entertainment Raises Fifty Dollars for Red Cross

The Wilkie school community praises the Friday evening performance by students and notes teachers' patient guidance and cooperative spirit. Proceeds totaling 50 dollars benefit the Red Cross Society, with thanks extended to Mr and Mrs Bowins for use of their property and to Mr P F for his contribution.

Perente Red Cross Society

Political Debate Over Conscription and Sir Wilfrid's Plan

A partisan discussion laments conscription policy and Sir Wilfrid's anti conscription stance. The speaker criticizes Liberal and Borden government actions in Quebec as a political stage for power, urging a credible plan to aid front line troops without delay.

Wiserid Gaddebbie Knowles Wilfrid Quebec Borden Ottawa Sir Wilfrid Rome Political Canada

Unionist Meeting Schedule Listed for Battleford Constituency

Unionist figures including Mr. J Hillyard Leech and Mr. Wright will speak at campaigns across multiple towns from December 7 to 15. Meetings occur in Atlanac Unity Wilkie Scott Wolfe Landis Pan Mair Springwater Winter Rutland Artland Senlac Marsden Eve sham Macklin North End Laseland Salvador and Wilkie Unity again with varied 3.30 and 8 o'clock start times.

J. Hillyard Leech K.C Winnipeg W. L. Ramsay Bradworth J. H. McConica Battleford H. O. Wright Atlanac Unity Wilkie Scott Wolfe Landis Pan Mair Springwater Rutland Artland Senlac Marsden Evesham Macklin North End Laseland Salvador Wilkie and Unity

Saskatchewan Education Chief Visits Normal School

Mr. D P McCall, superintendent of education for Saskatchewan, greeted staff with a Friday visit. Miss Hiltz of Regina Normal School will lecture to Normal students next week. A departmental exam in Junior Form spelling is scheduled Tuesday afternoon December 18 for any who wish to write, with details for absent students.

D. P. McCall Saskatchewan Miss Hiltz Regina Normal School

Buffalo Municipality Nominating Meeting Reports Strong Finances

The treasurer read a year end statement showing a credit balance around 4000 dollars after deductions for hail schools and telephones. Road work of 12783 dollars was completed while taxes improved. Reeve Wallace praised council effort and its impact, noting limited road work in 1916 and high traveler dust. Division officials voiced mixed approval with acclamations for Stewart and Cotter pledging continued support and service.

Reeve Wallace N. C. Stewart Stewart Alex. Cotter

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Civic Election Returns Wilkie Seed Fair Electors of Union W. G. A. Gourlay Jessie Lasky Sessia Hayahayo William Russell Man Thompson's Wilkie DIV Unionist Yours E. L. Spencer Normal School R. M. of Buffalo E. H. Dulmage Sask Cee-Tee Stanfield's Gordon MENS Ellis Geo. E. van Blaricom & Company, Ltd
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