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Newspaper

Wilkie Press

Location

Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Dec 21, 1916

Page

2

Lady Ursulas Husband Confronts Scandal at Court

Lady Ursula faces a crisis as her husband Paul Payne revealed as Sir Horton Creslow’s son causes estrangement with Ursula and shocks Lady Gravenhurst. The family debates public gossip, danger to reputations, and whether to hush the affair.

Ursula Lady Creslow Paul Wintersund Pease Lady Gravenhurst Arcula Emmeline Rd Eastiling Sir Horton Creslow Alban Creslow Methan Ae Leo Yd Red Eastling Bremeline Emeline Colemnly Oare Court Eastling Wimtersand Earl Morton Creslow

How He Got Even

A Philadelphia lawsuit involving lease officials and alleged financial disputes centers on a bid to recover funds. The case names multiple local entities and centers on contractual disagreements raised in court filings.

Notable men show interest as Boy Scout movement grows

Close to one hundred men prominent in commerce and government join the Boy Scouts movement council. Leaders include Lt Governors of provinces, Sir R L Rootes, Chief Justice of Canada, Bank and railway chiefs, provincial commissioners, educators, and church leaders. Scouts in Canada perform war aid duties, collect funds for Red Cross, and recruit for the 100th Battalion. Winnipeg Scouts sell papers for Christmas cheer and assist Red Cross events. Manitoba Scouts bench craft bird houses for Audubon, and varied service continues across provinces. Regulations revised to the Twenty-Eight Days Service Badge with three hours service criteria. An anecdote from a museum encounter follows.

Scouts Association R. L. Rootes R Itapath Joniice Canada Lomer Emieritbec Lord Aghnessy Canadian Paclic Railway Company E. J Chamberlain Grand Trun ‘Railway Company Sir Percy Sherwood Cans A. E. Gooderham Provincial Council Ontario Noel C. L. Marshall Clan Red Cross Society W. K. George Toronto C. W. Rowley Winnee Manitoba H. Ball Reginaty Saskatchewan A. MH. MacKay Halifax Lrm Nova Scotia Vincent Meredith Bank of Montreal Jas. W. Robertson CMG Ottawa and Ot~y Valley Canadianed Cross Society G. R. Starke Quebec John A. Stiles Ishop Fallon Murdoch Mackenzie D. Chows Boy Scouts In Urese Ges Boy Scouts of Winnipeg 100Th Battalion Red Cross Frai Growers’ Association Boy Scouts

Dust in His Eyes Phrase Emerges From Early Greece Tale

A fragmented note traces the saying to ancient Greece where an ace sought to mislead Daemons, leading to a staged scene that elevates a rivalry and changes the perceived order of events.

Greece

Smallest Fit Y Wunds of Ice Observed by Kitchen Me

A garbled remark notes an extraordinary ice formation described by a kitchen worker. The phrase suggests astonishment at unusually small ice pieces, with unclear attribution and context.

Advantage of Lady Churchwardens

Foggy fragment mentions churchwardens and a percentage reference with unclear context. Contents are fragmented and lack concrete entities or events to confirm a proper news item.

Unity and Doctrine in the United Church Vision

A fragmentary piece argues the Union preserves vital Presbyterian and other Protestant doctrines. It asserts continued Presbyterian polity, freedom in worship, and the enduring gospel, claiming three historic churches can unite without losing core beliefs.

Presbyterian Church Montreal Ottawa St. Lawrence United Church Episcopal Congregational Presbyterian Jenny Geddes God Jesus Christ

Thread Factory for Western Canada a Possibility

The Edmonton Bulletin reports Oliver Barbour of a Belfast thread firm is examining western Canada for flax wing and thread factory opportunities. He recently visited Edmonton and northwest coast locations to assess business prospects in Alberta and British Columbia.

Canada Edmonton Bulletin Oliver Barbour Belfast Barbour Edmonton Alberta British Columbia

Breach of Promise Suit Ends With Measly Settlement

A young woman rejected a $1 offer to settle damages in a breach of promise case. The brief note indicates she refused or countered, seeking redress for alleged broken engagement and heartache. Local details and names are not provided.

Finishing Lambs For the Block

The article outlines profitable lamb finishing strategies for farmers in Canada. It explains finishing lighter uniform lambs, timing sales to avoid price slumps, and the higher profits from winter finishing. It cites Dominion Experimental Farms data showing returns per head from 25 cents to 2.10 dollars over feed cost and advises best stocker lambs and market timing.

Dominion Canada

Persia’s Poor Governance Cited in Century-Old View

The text argues Persia ranks among the worst governed nations, noting centuries of Oriental rule. It claims common people know little of their king’s name but the village priest knows, citing “Shah-in-Shah” as a sacred, undisputed title.

Persia Pte

Baptism Story From Inconsistent A Mean Father

Inconsistent A Mean who took his infant daughter to be baptized told the clergyman of his irregular conduct. The report notes confusion and religious implication surrounding the infant’s rite.

A Cruel Joker In Ontario Temperance Debate

A critic argues temperance beer hides dangerous alcohol levels and preservatives. Dr W S Mall warns a quart daily beer intake wastes nourishment and impairs alertness, increasing accidents and illness. The piece cites the October issue and condemns beer as a harmful societal joke.

Sei W. S. Mall Western University Medical School Chicago Mth Ontario

Germans Demand Peace Under Censor's Tight Grip

A German correspondent reports the censor bans peace talk in newspapers and schools. He notes the public seeks peace but terms are taboo, with officials suppressing even private conversations and classroom references to peace terms.

Germany Ncewspapers

Old Hickory Riddle of a Tough Boy Name

Fragmentary notes recount a boy nicknamed Old because as a child he was considered tough. The passage names Ben and references school life and social labels in a vintage tone.

Ben Ales

One Change Does Your Husband Love You As Well

A fragment asks if a husband still loves his wife as before and notes he does not complain about a certain matter, reflecting tensions in a strained marriage and a request for reassurance.

The Immigrant's First Christmas

The piece portrays McCoy’s arrival in Halifax and settlement on the Canadian prairie after crossing the Atlantic His first Christmas in Canada reflects his longing for homeland yet shows his adaptation through work on a 35 acre homestead threshing and woodcutting while celebrations with fellow settlers evoke the immigrant experience and pride in the West.

Carty Howe Yuletide Canada Atlantic Wis Boolway Earth Bethlehe's McCoy Halifax Claxton Coenpney Prairies

Mother s Cookies and the Kitchen Tale

A fragmentary reminiscence describes baking with Mother and aromas of ginger and spice. The speaker notes sharing dough with others, contrasts in tastes, and a cookie man who enjoys a playful mystery in the kitchen.

Notable Trial Exchange Turns Wit On Jury

A Boston Transcript item recounts a breach of promise case where a clever lawyer, defeated in a sharp exchange, declares the event was a child in woman’s panda. He prods the jury with a witty line to turn his client’s discomfiture into a victory.

Crange Womn Panda Boston Transcript

Fragmentary Note From A Seated Scene

The readable fragments describe a seating event with two cigarettes present and ten units of something unspecified. Context is limited and unclear about people or place.

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Maurice EL McLow Philadelphia Boy Scout Boy Scout Movement New York Western W. C. Bullit Philadelphia Public Ledger Old The J. D. A. Evans Sandy Maggie
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