Passing of Sir Richard Mc Brile Ends Era in British Columbia Politics
Fragments recall Sir Richard Mc Brile stepping into power amid unrest and his twelve years as premier. Bowser now faces a fragile coalition and must steer the province away from past turmoil. Red Cross appeals urge unity, generosity, and support for wounded soldiers as England’s people are praised for liberty and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Richard McBrile
British Columbia
Betor
Richard
Alvalra
Tapple
Sir Redard
Cegsfil
Martin
Prior
Turner
Davia
Red Cross News From Dominion In Canada And England
National and local Red Cross activities are reported across Canada and England. Highlights include Calgary donations, Victoria and Winnipeg fundraising, hospital beds, and regional branches aiding the war effort with money, nurses, garments, and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Napanee
Winnipeg Red Cross
The
Vancouver
Manitoba Provincial Red Cross
Peterborough Red Cross
Quebec
Quebec Red Cross
Cobalt Fire Dept
St. Catharines Red Cross Society
Red Cross Fund
L'Hvenmont
Red Cross Society of
Sydney N.S
Queens Canadian Red Cross Hospital
Calgary
The Merchant Prince and a World War Field Tale
A blend of a shopkeeper tale about advertising success and a World War I frontline memory. The narrative shifts from a prosperous merchant who credits ads for his growth to soldiers in trench warfare near Ypres, detailing a 23 day siege, relief, and a close encounter with German trenches as the narrator’s company advances into enemy lines.
LETTER ON THE WAR FROM CORP J PARSONS AT OXFORD
A June 1915 letter from Corporal J Parsons of the Coldstream Guards at General Hospital Oxford recounts joining Mons advance, marching 240 miles in five days, shelling by Allemand forces, and fierce Guards versus Guards combat near the Meuse and Aisne. He notes losses, captures, and the end near Hazelbrook, with pride in his regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cold Stream Guards
Mons
Paris
4Th Guard
Meuse
Kaiser
Aisne
Soupir
Allemands
Hazelbrook
Through the Looking Glass and a War of Names
A satirical column notes wordplay and mixed metaphors about current events. It cites Greece, Germany, and shifts in labels such as war correspondent and Landwehr, plus a jab at General Winter, with commentary on public opinion in Three Rivers and BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Landwehr
Oliver Asselin
Bourassa
Three Rivers
Quebec
Old geezer starts a business on a dollar eighty
An aged man begins a small venture with a dollar for stock and eighty cents for an advertisement. He earns three dollars in a day, then reinvests to buy more goods, continuing to grow his enterprise.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abbotsford
England
Red Cross News
the Dominion
Montreal Light and Power Co
Raf
Public Schools of
Victoria B. C
Arts and Crafts Club of
Victoria
B. C
Merchant Prince
Ypres
St. Julien
Fraser Valley Record
J. Parsons
General Hospital
Oxford
East
Gilbert
Manna - Anderson
Dr. Gilbert's
Cambie
Poni Anteou Ue
Matsqui-Sumas Board OF Trade
Chas. Hill-Tout
N. Hill
S. C
WM. Roberts
Nothi
the Royal Studio
B.C
A. McCallum
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