Grain Growers Convention Set For December 18 Here
The Grain Growers Association publishes the 1917 District Conventions schedule. District Directors will handle programme details and provide pull information. Conventions focus on current association matters and preparation for the upcoming Provincial Convention. Meetings will be held in North Battleford December 4 and Wilkie December 1 with speakers Litwall Sales and Johnston present.
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North Battleford
Wilkie
Messrs. Litwall
Sales
Johnston
H. H. McKinney
Wilkie to host District 18 Grain Growers Convention
Letter from W. H. Lilwall explains a mistaken Saskatoon Ster paragraph misattributed to Mr McKinney. He notes Unity lacked accommodation, requiring Wilkie as the convention site for District 18, with Wilkie offering hotels and a suitable auditorium. Lilwall urges an apology if McKinney attends.
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Wilkie
Ediitora
Wilkie Press
Wilkie, Sask
Sira
Saskatoon Ster
Saskatchewan Crain Growers Asociation
District 14
McKinney
Unity
Jensen
District 18
Amon
Greg
Genes
W. H. Lilwall
Evesham Grain Buyer Injured After Jumping From Freight
A. 0. Nicholson, grain buyer for United Grain Growers at Evesham, rode a freight from Macklin after missing the passenger train. The train did not stop at Evesham and Nicholson jumped, injuring his head. He was found unconscious and taken to Wilkie Private Hospital after treatment by Dr. Griffiths. Nicholson, married with family in Winnipeg, remains hospitalized with brain concussion but shows signs of recovery.
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Nicholson
United Grain Growers Grain Company
Evesham
Macklin
Griffiths
Seniac
Wilkie
Winnipeg
Wilkie Private Hospital
School Fair Committee to Meet at Unity Inspectorate
The Wilkie Inspectorate convenes at two o clock Saturday to discuss school fair work for the coming year. Members include Miss Hartsen, Miss Tingley, Principal N L McLeod, and others. ex-officio Inspector J H Gallaway attends with Director F W Bates. Burglars robbed the cafe of Tramping Lake R M with over 1400 in cash, just after a large tax payment increased cash on hand.
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Wilkie Inspectorate
Unity
Miss Hartsen
Wilkie
Miss Tingley
Wolfe
N. L. McLeod
Joseph S. DeRoche
Hampton
Macklin
C. McInnis
Cliffe
J. H. Gallaway
F. W. Bates
Saskatchewan
R. M
Tramping Lake
Invitation to Local School Open Visit Day
Parents are invited to visit the public school at 1 Wilkie on Tuesday November 6 from 2 to 4 PM. Visitors may inspect all rooms and departments as regular work continues without special escort from officials or staff.
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Wilkie
Knoff and Letts Tie The Knot In Wilkie Nuptials
Miss Winnifred May Letts eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs How ard Letts of Wilkie wed Edgar Russell Knoff eldest son of Mr and Mrs Angus Knoff in a semi private ceremony at the bride’s home October 24 1917 Rev J Smith Windsor officiated A wedding breakfast followed and the couple planned a brief honeymoon to Saskatoon with relatives and friends offering best wishes from both communities
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Winnifred May Letts
Howard Letts
Wilkie
Edgar Russell Knoff
Angus Knoff
Phippen
J. Smith- Windsor
Methodist Church
Kouff
Reford
Saskatoon
Chautauqua Festival Impresses Wilkie Townsfolk
The Chautauqua program drew praise for value and talent with community lectures seen as uplifting. For 1.75 dollars residents enjoyed top performers and education, prompting a contract for a six day event next summer including three days for youth.
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Wilkie Osote
Wilkie
Municipal Voting Rules and Tax Reminder Highlighted
Residents and their husbands may vote only if counted on the voters list. Husbands must have wives listed at the Manici Office in Wilkie by the 27th. A hair tax increases by 1 dollar from November 1. The Saskatchewan Department of Municipal Affairs reports rural municipality data including land, debt, and farmer counts for areas such as Cut Knife and Rosemount.
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Mr. Farmer
Manici
Wilkie
Department of Municipal Affairs
Rurs
Saskatchewan
Uot
Nill Rosemount
Government sets milling profits cap for Canadian mills
Mr. Hanna announces after November 1 the net profits of Canadian millers will be limited to an average of 25 cents per barrel of flour from 196 pounds of wheat. Licenses will be issued and mills must produce one or more of three standard flour grades with higher extraction than white flour. Cash standards to be adjusted periodically.
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Hanna
Canada
First WWI Quotas Pack Eligible Men Under Military Service Act
Men found fit by medical boards placed in Category A. examiners screen others for non combatant service in Canada or overseas. The process targets combatant and non combatant roles under the new act.
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Canada
Victory War Loan Organizer Addresses Meeting Here
Mr. R. R. Morgan outlines the Victory Loan campaign structure with seven large provincial areas and sub districts. Canvassers receive official ID and local committees list to approach investors as Canada seeks funds for war expenses.
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Victory War Loan Organizer
R. R. Morgan
Eee Wiens
Inspector Galaway
Wilkie
Ay Paar
Isaac
Morgan
Dominion
Canada
United States
G. Ellis
J. H. Galaway
T. P. Ellis
A. J. Scott
T. H. Clement
T. A. Dinsley
E. N. Carter
J. P. Keteheson
M. J. Stephenson
Cavell
E. R. Dunnett
Scott
Mesars
van Eslande
Sea
A. Ramaay
R. FE. Nay
Verdict In Emsley Case Returns Accidental Death
A jury examining the death of Peter Emsley on October 11 ruled the cause accidental death. The verdict attributes the fatality to the overturning of his car while he was under the influence of liquor.
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Peter Emsley
Credit Auction Sale By Circle S Land and Cattle Co
On the N W quarter 9-40-19 the Circle S Land and Cattle Co offers farm stock fowl and herd at 2 p.m. including matched bay geldings a mare in foal to Muldoon Clyde, standard bred mares North Battleford South Battleford and other cattle hogs poultry and stock. Cash terms on cattle hogs fowl. Horses on 12 months credit with lien note. Discount 5 percent for cash. Land and Cattle Co Ltd Owners since ML Fierence Auctioneers.
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N. W
Circle S. Land and Cattle Co
Duke
Bryson Boy
North Battleford
South Battleford
Peter the Great
Graham Axworthy
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Knoff
Letts
Elite Theatre
Rolling Stones
Featuring
Owen More
Joan
Emsley
RAYO
E. H. Dulmage
Sask
Ford
Columbia
Geo. E. van Blarkcom & Company
Chinchilla
Meltons
Wallaby
Stanfield
Stanfields
Kersey
Gordon Billis
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