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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
1
Moose Jaw August report explains delays and seizures that blocked twine shipments from Ohio to Saskatchewan farmers. Allegations accuse rivals and customs of hindering cooperative buying, forcing some orders to be canceled as Canadian authorities labeled the twine prison-made. The note calls for stronger organization to defend cooperative efforts.
The major portion of Canada’s contingent for service in Europe is en route, escorted by British warships to deter German cruisers. A fleet at Quebec led by Admiral Wemyss gathers battleships cruisers and destroyers to protect transports carrying infantry artillery equipment and war stores.
Last year Canadians purchased 618 million dollars of foreign goods with about half potentially made in Canada. Promoting Canadian made products could boost factory orders and wages across the country. Support paying more for domestically produced goods to strengthen local industry and jobs.
Anglican Harvest Festival on October 4 at Wilkie with Rev A C Collier from Saskatoon. Fowl supper October 9 in Field Hall by St Pauls Anglican Church. Methodist re opening services October 4 with Rev J W Aiken of Biggar. Presbyterian youth form a Young People’s Guild. Knox Presbyterian choir annual meeting Friday eight thirty. Junior Mission Band organizing meeting Wilkie Presbyterian tomorrow at 7 30 p m.
Robert Smith of Swarthmore district wed Miss Bertha Vivian formerly of Mitchel Ontario in a Sept 30 ceremony at seven o'clock conducted by Rev W Rothwell at the Methodist parsonage.
The Lure of the Wild members abandon a prairie trek chasing a mythical ten per cent mixture of poultry. After hours in the fields they return to Wilkie with horses missing and firearms, few shells left, and only a hike act to show for the chase.
Rally Day services at a Presbyterian church drew strong attendance. Sir James Whitney, long serving Ontario premier since 1905 and Conservative leader since 1896, died on September 25 at age listed as Ti in the report.
A pair of youths left Wilkie to seek adventure and held up a G T P freight near Reford before reaching Unity. They stole a horse and buggy and were pursued by a citizen posse in an automobile. They were captured after a hand to hand struggle as Unity residents aided by the Unity Town Guard assisted until the arrival of their father.
A heavy wheat car toppled in the local yards Saturday near the elevators. It slid onto side tracks and spilled its cargo over a large area, badly wrecking the car. An auxiliary crew spent several hours righting the mess and clearing tracks.
A Tuesday evening performance of the children s cantata A Dream of Fairyland at Field Hall under St Paul s Anglican Church impressed the Wilkie audience. G M Darling staged and arranged props and scenery as the children, well drilled in their roles, received encores amid a Hay drill in amybolic dress with Union Jacks and martial music.
A Wilkie Red Cross public meeting formed a permanent executive. Dr. McLarg was named president, Mrs Robertson vice president, Rev. W. Rothwell secretary treasurer, with committees for Cutting and sewing, Knitting, Packing, Bandage, Distribution, Membership and General Work. Membership set at 1 dollar, many enrolled, and funds will be sent to the Patriotic Fund if donated.
Government representatives aimed to purchase 1600 horses donated by Saskatchewan but did not secure any in town on Tuesday September 29. They bought only one at Unity the day prior. Many farmers offered horses meeting the stamp, but most failed to meet standards or prices. offers were about 150 dollars, delaying completion of the required number.
Mine Gawdon returned home Saturday after visiting Mrs. Phelps. G M Phelps was in Battleford on Saturday. Miss Booth went back to Narrow Jame Cie work to visit relatives. Mrs. Jas Lloyd visited Wilkie on Tuesday. Mrs. F J Lloyd and Mrs. Tregaskin visited Wilkie Friday. Mr. Barker visited Wilkie Sunday evening. Mrs. Gilbert and Mrs. Jackson spent Monday with Mrs. Lloyd. Rev. G Wright visited the district this week.
In the week’s war news the long battle near the Aisne with the Germans shows signs of retreat as Allied forces press the pursuit. Von Kluck suggests withdrawal if uninterrupted, while Joffre intensifies attacks. The Russians advance toward Berlin as Austrians endure losses against Russian forces. Naval movements hint at British readiness for a decisive strike once plans mature.
An advertisement touts The Regina Leader as enlarged and metropolitan with superior news, sports, and editorials, available in partnership with The Wilkie Press. It promotes Prairie Farm and Home as a unique weekly rural Saskatchewan news source at low cost and urges new subscriptions at the press office in Wilkie.
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