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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
1
Farmers report favorable seeding conditions with the entire wheat crop seeded down and oats nearly complete. Moist land and recent rain showers improve prospects, and pioneers note unusually satisfactory conditions for the district. Strong moisture and good stands point to a great fall yield across crops.
The jury found William Harry Lachner of Section 18 Township 39 Range 19 west of the third meridian died May 12 1914 from a gunshot wound discharged by and through the negligence of Robert Ferguson who failed to unload his gun. Witnesses testified and the coroner and Northwest Mounted Police attended. proceedings adjourned twice.
Mrs. A. Ford travels to McLeod Alberta for funeral of Alfred Dixon a 47 year old rancher killed when his horse slipped on a sharp turn near the McLeod post office. He struck his head on the sidewalk despite hospital care and died after hours of unconsciousness leaving a widow and five children.
Town of Wilkie plans street grading work soon and should fix or replace crosswalks with concrete. Patches and lumber plank crossings have caused danger. grading offers chance for permanent, safer crossings during construction.
Residents with current connections urge extending power service to one day per week or two half days per week. They note many households need electric irons and other devices after dark. The report says extended hours could improve plant utilization and demand, with better returns than all night service.
The Ladies Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church announce an ice cream social in the church basement on Monday evening May 25. Doors open at 8 and the programme starts at 8 30. Admission is 26c, including refreshments. An enjoyable evening is assured.
Wilkie Electric Co advertises Klein Tungsten lamps advertised as unbreakable. Offer lists three lamps for 1.76 with price and supplier details in a compact retail notice.
Town of Wilkie seeks bids for tapping water mains and street line connections. Bids must include prices for laying pipe and provide all necessary tools, with payment terms and acceptance conditions defined. Secretary-Treasurer to handle bids and oversee project.
A Detroit boarding house refused relatives access to remove a deceased boarder for burial until unpaid board charges were settled. The dispute centers on the outstanding balance and the right to interment.
The government establishes a Royal Commission to study how farm implements and machinery are sold in the province. The panel includes Justices Newlands and Lamont, Attorney General Turgeon, Minister Motherwell, and J A Maharg among others. The aim is to prepare remedial legislation for the next session if required.
The Wilkie Board met with R J Macdonald F W Morton and J W Attewell present. Minutes from April 14 and April 27 were adopted. The board endorsed the dispute between the Chairman and Secretary over a missing item. They approved a bill for the counter claim against M Reid at 3493.52 to be sent to MacLean roars a & Moxon at Saskatoon. They instructed a reply to Mr Keely regarding assignment of funds to Great West Supply Co. The secretary to procure sanitary towers and holders valued at 10.00. Accounts 1 to 5 and 7 to 14 approved for payment. The board vote to meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays, not Tuesdays.
The Gun Club plans a record shoot on Monday with participants from Cut Knife Biggar and likely Kerrobert. The event features a 10 bird warm up, 20 bird open, 25 bird sweepstake open to all clubs, a greenhorn, team, and snipe shoots, plus on site sales for spectators and competitors.
The Department of Education requires schools to record leafing and flowering dates, leaf and fruiting times, bird migrations, seed and harvest dates, and meteorological data. One copy goes to the Normal School at Regina or Saskatoon, the other stays at the school for reference. Observations will be made by pupils on the way to and from school to build local knowledge and promote country-life appreciation.
The bulletin aids farmers unsure about horse classes and papers, clarifying enrolment and registration of stallions in Saskatchewan. It warns buyers to avoid mistaking French Draft for pure bred percherons and cautions against purchasing American bred Percherons not properly recorded.
The Unity Creamery project advances as Contractor Davidson completes the new plant. Machinery from St Marys, Ontario, should arrive by opening day, with operation planned by June 15. The government co operative system promises free railway transport for distant farmers and profits shared by patrons, not stockholders.
Mr. D. M. Black announces a general store opening at Thackeray offering a complete merchandise line. Local farmers near Thackeray are likely to welcome the new store as it promises convenient shopping and nearby goods.
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