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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
A varied holiday list features Windsor and Bengaline silk ties, floral silk options, bat wing strings, fancy armbands, garters, silk web suspenders, silk knit mufflers, fleece lined gloves and mitts, heavy home knit mitts, coat and pullover sweaters, wool mufflers, and pinto shell lined items for winter wear.
The Bureau of Public Health estimates a 20 bed municipal hospital costs 20 000 with four towns paying 5 000 each. Annual maintenance 1 125 after grants, plus debenture costs, totals about half a mill per year. Residents face about one cent per acre. voters urged to decide on Monday. Concerns over Scott town opposition and need for a larger facility to serve Buffalo Reford Prairie Grandview and Wilkie districts.
A J Scott leaves the town council and is named mayor of the town. Four new councilors are appointed to serve with the remaining members, with Morton to fill the unexpired term. Public school directors and high school board members are named, including Colwell and Ford. Also urged is reading the official report on German outrages in Belgium for public understanding of wartime policies.
November report lists Bruno Neymeyr Robert Biggart Jack Biggart Earl White Gertie Neymeyer Jack McLurg Kenneth Gann Edmundson Katieong Angus Cameron Gordon Laurence McKin non Shirley Hinkely Maisie Don Edmundson. Continued on Page Pour.
A fragmentary text questions the goal of a new national project and critiques its sufficiency and cost. It hints at debate over adequacy and affordability and mentions a desire for clarity or reform. The readable portion lacks explicit names, dates, or locations.
A town meeting at the fire hall will hold a general vote on Monday December 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to abolish Go U Dispensaries and form a Union. The vote will address the town of Wilkie.
Knox Presbyterian Church celebrated its anniversary with Rev. A W Macintosh of Saskatoon as special preacher. He spoke on spiritual mastery and sacrifice from Ezekiel and Zephtha, urging a strong vote to abolish liquor stores. Music led by Professor Ely featured Miss Street and Mr Ely among a lively program. The evening included a debt payment appeal, with receipts recorded at 83 dollars, and praise for church progress over seven years.
J. P. Herman announces plans to open the Wilkie rink next week, signaling new recreation and skating facilities for local residents. The development indicates ongoing community improvements and future events tied to the facility.
The article lists division ward officials and polling places for six divisions in Buffalo. It notes elections on Monday December 11 1916 from 9 am to 4 pm for councillors and liquor and herd law questions, with nominations results and minutes of the December 4 meeting.
Remember the date of the Child Entertainment on Thursday evening December 71st Regular services on Sunday next at 11 am and 7 pm Meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society on Wednesday next at 2 30 pm Basement of the Church Attendance of ladies of the congregation is requested.
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