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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
3
A Unity business leader advocates an early weekly closing. The Wilkie press supports the idea in principle but doubts this season offers benefits. Past attempts last spring met poor interest and the paper urges trying again in early summer rather than fall or winter.
Sunday schools nationwide mark Rally Day on September 27 to unite churches in a common service. Wilkie youth are trained in their denominations to join a broader Canadian effort with strong preparations planned to boost enthusiasm for Sunday School work.
Mrs Parker and Miss Gandor visited Wilkie, and Alex Cotter was there on Tuesday. The Narrow Lake Homemakers Club met at Mrs Geo Muxlow, with Mrs Geo Phelps giving a paper on canning and pickling and recipes. Next meeting planned for October at Mrs Newhouse's. hints on house cleaning by Mrs Newhouse and Mrs Stephenson. Harvest Festival set for Oct 4 at the English Church Narrow Lake.
A Toronto police magistrate offers unemployed loafers the choice of three months in jail or enlistment for the front. The article criticizes the judge for showing little respect to those who have enlisted and jokes about appointing lazy men as Colonels.
A crew works this week on Main Street between Imperial and Railway avenues lowering water mains to ten feet. The operation aims to advance essential infrastructure work along the street corridor.
Farmers are urged to map the current layout and split fields for near access to buildings and uniform producing power. Consult family and neighbors to review several field schemes, aiming to minimize travel and maximize feed, pasture, and crop balance for steady annual output.
An article outlines four critical factors for high egg output: inherent laying tendency, strong physical condition to resist disease and environment, suitability of housing and yard conditions, and proper nutrition with ample food. It warns that even well bred hens fail if any element is weak or overlooked.
A historical note warns that Prince Rupert's population growth over the past three years risks youths eventually outnumbering adults if the trend continues at the same pace.
King Peter of Gervia is described as a heavyweight boxer trained by M. Poe Vigny, a famed swordsman. He served on the French side in the 1870 war, earning recognition for his courage and expertise in weaponry.
A fragmented description portrays General Joffre as stocky and measured, not impulsive, credited with patient preparation. It notes three years at the helm, a life in Paris with a stable home, wife, and daughters, and hints at his steady demeanor shaping France’s wartime strategy.
The article portrays General Joffre as a calm, thoughtful leader with a decisive edge. It notes his quiet, pithy speech and demand for strict execution of orders. It traces his rise from a young artillery subaltern in Paris defenses to commanding troops in Tonkin and Formosa, culminating in his role at the French War Ministry.
In a wartime era note, Belgium maintains 47000 troops on peace footing while mobilizing a larger force of up to a million for defense against Germany. The army is equipped with Krupp field guns as part of its deterrent posture.
The article notes court photographer Herr Adolpf Bgumann insists on a stern martial expression for Kaiser portraits. Laughter in photos is discouraged as the ruler seeks a solemn bearing to project authority.
Fragmentary text outlines claims to homesteads and district boundaries, mentioning settlers and rights questions under ministerial authority. It references residence near Mile Agetiek and a possible patent or adjudication process.
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