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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
5
Speculation on winter quarters for the 242nd Battalion recruited from Wilkie. Officials consider housing a Wilkie platoon locally to aid recruitment and logistics, with discussions urged among business leaders and authorities.
The Wilkie honor list items many names from the Wilkie unit with statuses including killed wounded missing and missing. It also lists the 282nd Battalion personnel with ranks and names such as Fleming Lieut G R Slaney Lee Sgt F A Foster R R Krackenbury Ellison J W Massie and others tied to the war casualty and recognition record.
The article warns of a potential coal shortage this winter due to war related labor shortages and disruption of railroad service. It urges residents in Wilks district to stockpile fuel now to avoid hardship, noting past winters saw school closures and strained supplies and emphasizing early orders.
A notice notes that coal firms are promoting a line of advertising materials while warning readers the winter may bring serious energy concerns. The piece stresses caution and potential shortages.
The Dominion Experimental Farms in Ottawa announce free mail samples of spring wheat white oats barley field peas and potatoes for Canadian farmers. Each farm may request one grassland sample and one potato sample. supplies are limited and requests should arrive by year end. J WM Grisdale directs the program. The Saskatchewan Gazette reports Swift Current city tax land sales with over 3,350 parcels across 48 pages.
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