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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
1
The German answer delivered in Washington regarding the Lusitania torpedoing is described as unsatisfactory and as stepping back from a firm stance. American shipping remains at risk after another vessel was sunk while the note awaited by Washington drew sharp editorial reactions.
Local notes report a June 9 church meeting at 4.15 PM in the Methodist basement and a variety of town items. Items include entertainment at Elite Theatre, Red Cross fund progress, Dr. Robertson’s location and residence, a distant farm sign, school memories, electric meter notes, Unity sports support, and upcoming events such as a rest room reopening, lawn socials, and a plowing match location change. Also mentions Dominion Holiday on Thursday June 3, wartime shipping losses, and a garden chicken incident in Sackett’s yard.
The Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture reports frost and cutworms injuring northern crops while overall progress remains fair. Cool spells slowed grain growth, but there is adequate moisture from mid May rains. Warmer weather and light showers are hoped for, with about 100 telegraphic correspondents contributing. Saskatoon residents still neglect one cent war stamps on letters despite the tax.
The W C T U rest room in Wilkie will reopen for six days a week with free access and full amenities. It previously drew visitors from outlying districts and now seeks local donations during its revival amid Depression times. A tea event Saturday June 65 will fundraise and offer items for Sunday dinner at one door north of Hermann's store.
Owing to Thursday being gazetted as a Dominion holiday, the Court of Revision sittings move to Wilkie Fire Hall. Appeals will be heard on that Friday at 2 in the afternoon.
A bashful farmer from the Narrow Lake district turned in a ladies straw hat found on a trail. The egg shaped golden straw bonnet features a fuzzy bow, multicolor sash, black lace under the brim, and a decorative skewer. Owners may claim at the millinery parlors after viewing.
Mr Hill of Saskatoon a Ford manager arrived to supervise delivery of a cart of Ford cars shipped for edition to Wilkie. Two cars unloaded Friday night to Landis and Cat Knife, three on Saturday to Cat Knife Biggar and Wilkie. Mr Wettlaufer Ford agent at Cat Knife drove two cars there one Friday one Monday. Biggar car driven by W J Graham.
Tuesday afternoon the local fire brigade rushed to the Pinkhams residence where an excessive gasoline flow from a gasolline stove caused momentary alarm. T Menkes nearby quickly extinguished the flames before firefighters arrived. Clements dray connected promptly afterward.
Wilkie High School Juniors defeat Scott Juniors 6 to 4 in a spirited game at Scott. Key moments included late scoring and strong pitching by Love and Cavanagh as Wilkie capitalized on Scott’s errors. Attendance was high with enthusiastic local fans from both towns.
Narrow Lake notes Lloyd and Mrs. A Cotter returned from Saskatoon where they attended the Homemakers Convention. The Homemakers Club met at Mrs E G Parkers with seven members and one visitor. delegates report praised the convention.
Wm. Karr left for Valley City N C to run a cafe and ice cream parlor during the illness. The Phippen baseball team traveled to Scott and lost 2 to 8 to the Scott Old-timers. Mrs Warburton returned home after a visit with the Drants. Harper and Oleen conducted business in Wilkie while EB. I spent the early week in Willkie with local happenings.
A brief sports-style note lists Wilkie Suttle and Stalin Scott with Love and ODonnell as key figures in a game where W Colwell serves as umpire. The fragment hints at a competition but provides no scores or locations.
The weekly crop conditions report notes very satisfactory growth with rain and warmer weather boosting grain. Some damage from cutworms in Humboldt and Rosetown areas prompted reseeding of flax on stubble lands. Wheat stands ten to twelve inches high while flax acreage is expected to decline.
Lost on Tuesday a nickel cased gentleman's watch with the name Hutchinson Indian Head on the dial. A finder may leave at the press office for remittance. Mrs. (Dr.) Robert may not receive on Tuesday June 8. District Methodist Church meetings are held this week with ministers from surrounding areas. Rev C H Cross will speak on missions Wednesday evening. Presbyterian services set for Sunday June 6 at 2 PM at the school in Clasn and at Thackeray depot at 4:90.
The Department of Education announces Annual High School Examinations begin Monday June 71st and Grade VIII exams on Tuesday June 22nd. Tests occur at Cat Knife Landis Scott Unity and Wilkie with High School exams at Scott Unity and Wilkie. Normal School sessions for teacher training open at Regina and Saskatoon with First and Second Class August 20th and Third Class October 18th.
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