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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
9
The notice invites boys to attend a plowing match with valuable prizes and short courses. Winners earn a trip under the direction of a staff to learn and return prepared for the summer event. Eligibility requires winning a place at the plowing match.
District schools around Wilkie show strong interest in a local fair. Eighteen schools have expressed desire to participate and more may join. Prizes have been sent to all methodists. others may write to the secretary of the School Fair Association in Wilkie.
A June issue of the Toronto Health Bulletin describes an effective water purification method for commercial resorts. The technique uses chlorine lime mixed in a pail of water, stirred to destroy typhoid and dysentery organisms, with specific dilution and rubbing steps to ensure safety.
A letter from W E Walker of the Weeds and Seed Branch urges full effort to eradicate Canada Thistle and Perennial Sow Thistle found in small patches. It asks that the inspector under Mr Iter be appointed by council to inspect land and crops, praising Mr McWhirter’s work as invaluable and worth the expense.
A shipment has arrived at Wilkie Branch from Wilkie Sask. The consignment includes one property bag and is described as generous in nature. Local officials note the delivery supports community needs and the gift enhances branch resources.
Cadets across multiple companies each won bronze medals, with several cadets achieving similar counts in the medal tally. The contest outcomes reflect a steady pace of achievement among the units.
Duffale council minutes show 10:30 meeting discussing road diversion between sections 20 and 12-42-21 and possible expropriation funded from the general fund. Members Stewart Cotter Donald Wallace vote in favor with others against. Discussion covers northward road segments with estimated costs, land exemptions from hail insurance tax for 1917, assessment roll changes, refund of a surtax, and school site approval for Fairyland school on the half mile east.
The article lists nine directors with terms of three years for Hing ley Regina Wilson Indian Head and Sykes Swift Current two years for Hamilton McTaggart Cameron Carndoff and one year for Long Battleford Lamb Ogema Nowr Fiax ecombe. It notes Paynter is not on the new board and discusses proposed rate changes from four to five or six cents per acre. It mentions municipalities must run own bail insurance and an auction sale of 23 dead horses 10 sets of harness and other items, with school reports to follow.
The wedding of Elisabeth Jenette, daughter of Mr and Mrs J, to James Goodfissow took place at the bride’s parents home. Witnessed by close relatives, the couple plan to visit eastern points before returning to reside near the old school in Selden Tee. Both are well known locally with the bride residing in the district and the groom having served as conductor for the C P R.
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. Communications from Canadian Pacific Railway Wilkie School Board and public health were filed. By law Wednesday half holiday first and second readings set and to run Janeth to Aug 16 1917.
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