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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
1
The notice invites boys to attend a plowing match with prizes and short courses directed by Agrical staff. The goal is to train boys for a great summer event and help them achieve efficiency. To be eligible for the trip they must win their place at the plowing match.
District around Wilkie sees eighteen schools showing interest in a school fair. Teachers send glowing letters, and prize items have been sent to methods. others may join by writing to the secretary of the School Fair Association in Wilkie.
A June issue article presents a water purification technique aimed at commercial resorts. It advocates mixing lime chloride with water, rubbing and filtering until clear, then diluting and stirring to destroy typhoid and dysentery bacteria.
Letter urges full effort to remove Canada Thistle and Perennial Sow Thistle from patches. Recommends appointing inspector under Mr Iter to survey land and crops. Praises Mr McWhirter's work as valuable and worthwhile for the municipality.
A shipment from Wilkie Branch arrives for Red Coas El. Willson Hon. Gee B.C. 8 Wilkie Saskatchewan and includes one property bag. The note describes generosity and support for local needs.
Cadets note multiple winners in each company with several earning the bronze medal this year. The scene shows repeated achievement across companies with similar counts of bronze medals awarded.
Council notes a road diversion between sections 20 and 12-42-21 and possible land expropriation funded from general funds. Votes show mixed support for road work north of sections 41-19 and 40-19 with estimated costs around 1900 dollars. Exemptions from hail insurance tax for multiple parcels are approved. land valuations adjusted. poundkeeper authorized to withhold payment under protest. Fairyland school site approved on the half mile east.
The article lists nine directors divided by term: three for three years E G Hingley Regina A Wilson Indian Head D J Sykes Swift Current. three for two years M Hamilton McTaggart M Cameron Carnduff. three for one year C E Long Battleford J J Lamb Ogema J R Nowr Fox ecombe. It notes Paynter was not included and discusses rate objections and governance shifts. An auction of 23 dead horses and 10 sets harness is announced with school reports upcoming.
Elisabeth Jenette, daughter of Mr and Mrs J, united in marriage to James Goodfissow. Ceremony held at the bride’s parents home witnessed by immediate relatives. After visiting Toronto and eastern points, couple plans to reside in Seldom Tee near the old school in about a month. Both well known locally with the groom formerly a C P R conductor. Congratulatory wishes pour in from friends and well wishers.
Town Council met June 1 with A J Scott G G Eitta P P Eilie EB N Carter F W Morton and T H Clement present. Secretary to reply to Canadian Pacific Railway Wilkie School Board. other departments and Wilkie Agricultural Society communications filed. By law Wednesday half holiday read third time passed.
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