Prisoners of War Half Year Report Highlights Parcels and Funds
The Prisoners of War Committee reports six months of aid to 279 captives in German camps. Subscriptions rose to 14 dollars monthly, funds total 29 160 for January to June, with expenses at 1 87.17 and a Woollies grant covering shortfall. New prisoners in 1917 threaten future needs. food parcels, bread, tobacco, and cigarettes are sent as support.
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Prisoners of War Committee
Germany
Ula
Verlaini
England
Woollies Sub-Committee
Lmt
Dione
Canada
Fer's Weekly Market Update and Price Report
An apology for delayed deliveries notes shipments arriving Saturday. Supplies remain tight with Gordo Feads and Creston fruits, berries, currants, and cherries listed with prices from $2.50 to $3.25. Red currants slow, black currants uneven, strawberries priced, and shipments from Okanagan deemed unprofitable.
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Express
Gordo Féad’s
Creston
Mission City Dance Aids Local Cause At Roller Rink
A social dance is set for Friday night July 27 at the Mission City Roller Rink to raise funds for a local cause. Music will be provided by Mackness 8 piece Orchestra with a cordial invitation to all. Committee members include M. Giles ML French G. Locke 0 Cook and K Appleby.
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Mission City
EU Crose Belvedaments
Canadians Should Be Told United States Position Is Precarious
The Financial Post urges Sir Robert Borden to tell Canadians the grave truths about the war risks and national preparedness. It calls for a united cabinet of able executives and an end to secrecy, arguing readers face mismanagement and need decisive action now. It cites MeAdoo’s warning on German submarines and U S entry as confirmation of the peril.
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United States
Financial Post
Robert Borden
Atlantic
Pacific
Perious Times
Canada
Post
Shedan- Ferg
Gt. Louis
MeAdoo
Wilson
St. Louis
McAdoo
Publc
Newport
Way
Germany
Personal notices from Seattle to Vancouver and beyond
A collection of short personal items notes travel stays and visits. Storms and Mr Mrs Gislay and grandson Johnnie Griffith spend holidays in Seattle and Vancouver while Miss Jilly Ziegler visits her parents. Pte Walters Gordon Walters and Stewart McPhee are home or en route with health updates and family visits continuing.
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Mr. and Is Storms
Seattle
Mabel Nelson
Geminy
Steede
White Rock
Stewart McPhee
C. P.R
Vancouver
Victoria
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Boulter at Masonic Hall
A farewell event was held Friday at the Masonic hall for Mr and Mrs Boulter who are moving to Hy urett. A suitcase presentation was given to Mr Boulter. Guests enjoyed dancing and cards into the early hours.
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Masonic Hall
Reception Tendered to Returned Soldier in Abbotsford
In Abbotsford on a Saturday evening a banquet was held at the Mayonic Hall honoring Private Stewart McPhee the first soldier to return from active service in France. About 75 people attended a repast provided by the True Blue Lodge with Mrs McPhee active in planning.
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Abbotsford
Mayonic
France
PLC
Stewart McPhee
True Blue Lodge
Grace Roberts
Pte. McPhee
Frank Wooler
Grace Kennedy
Grace Roberta
Marie Scotvold
Mika Helen McCallum
Thelma ‘Taylor
Geveral
Abbotsford Post Summary Incomplete Source
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Abbotstord and Huntingdon Pay Tribute at War Aid Event
In St Pauls church Huntingdon a patriotic entertainment by the Sunday school raised funds for the M C A Military Service. Mr and Mrs Cobley, soon to move to Vancouver, were honored with an address and an eight day clock. The Misses Steele take the Cobleys’ former home. Local harvests progress as farmers gather hay. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hay. Captain Geo A Campbell wounded in the left hand but back on duty in France. Loggers fall ill from impure water. one man, John McNeil, in hospital. Local garage serves busy auto traffic.
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Abbotsford
Huntingdon
St Pauls Church
Cobley
Vancouver
F. Munroe
F. Tapp
Whatcom Road
Gilbert Hay
McShore
Ashcroft
Boulter
Ottawa Records Office
Geo. A. Campbell
Campbell
New Book Pleads Belgian Deportations Probe
A. J. Bray of Medill University publishes seven chapters detailing deportations in Belgium, protests by Allied and neutral nations, and American actions. The work includes petitions with 100 000 signatures, official protest texts, and letters from Cardinal Mercier. Proceeds benefit the Belgian Relief Fund through Pro Belgica in Montreal.
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Kulture
A. J. Bray
University of Louvain
Medill University
Vatican
A. J. de Bray
Canada
Hie
Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
von Biscing
United States
Bl Si.tsuemin
R. W. Johnson
Belgian Relief Fund
Pro Belgica
Sussex Ave
Montreal
Tea blocks and straw sails on distant shores
For tourists convenience an English firm compressing tea into blocks resembling plug to have value. Natives of Port vise a hoa craft vessels entirely from reeds and straw with sails made of straw matting.
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Plug Tohasev
Port Vise A Hoa
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Hill’s Store News
Vol. L
Valenciennys
Hill's
Gazley Block
B. C
FER
Mrs. Alanson
Crescent Beach
J. King
Peo. McPhee
Abbotsford Post
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