World War I Veteran Speaks At Victoria Theatre
Pfe Barnard a returned soldier of the 47th Battalion spoke at the Vic tor theatre chaired by Reeve Catherwood. He described front line life with vivid detail including brutalities by the enemy and the sacrifices of soldiers. He recounted acts of bravery beside Lt Owen who sacrificed himself to save his men. The audience aimed to raise funds for three war funds with a shortfall of five dollars noted.
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Victor Theatre
Reeve Catherwood
Pfe. Barnard
Belgit
France
Barnard
Owen
Christchurch
Vancouver
Themelves
Owen Arrowe
Plimridge
Uranis
Donation Acknowledgement From Anonymous Friend
A reader expresses gratitude for Mr Hun wioter who sent them to an event and provided assistance. The note mentions a five dollar contribution from an anonymous friend in appreciation.
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Araise
Hun Wioter
Une
Last Sad Rites For Inte Teeraa Walden at All Saints
The funeral of Inte Teeraa Walden was held at All Saints with a large attendance of friends and townspeople. The service was conducted by J W Weatherdon with words of respect for the deceased, who will be remembered by the business community. Floral decorations were praised as beautful.
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Walden
All Saints
Iehid
New Secretary And Manager Appointed For Raven Valley Growers
Mr. A. Me Vorchere appointed secretary and manager for the Raven Valley Growers for the season. He will be available during all business hours and is expected to be a popular choice, promising excellent service. Verchera has prior experience in the fruit business.
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A. Me Vorchere
Raver Valley
Willin
Lic Senson
Verchera
University Battalion Thiguvit Seeks Willing Recruits for Front
The University Battalion Thiguvit invites students alumni and others to join. Captain B E Jordan leads the platoon with additional ranks to be appointed. Recruits will train in England Bramshott and at Work Point Barracks before likely deployment in late April. Interested individuals should contact Lieut EB B Jordan or Prof Mack Eastman at 835 Tenth Avenue West.
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B E. Jordan
England
Bramshot
Royal School of Instruction
Work Point
EB. B. Jordan
University of B. C
Mack Eastman
Tenth Avenue
West
Accommodation for Returned Soldiers Growth at Military Hospitals
The Military Hospitals Commission shows a rising tide of disabled Canadian soldiers in care. From 1,520 a year ago, totals climbed to 2,634 by December 2, 2,404 at Christmas, and surged to 5,677 by April 15, reflecting ongoing postwar care needs rather than recent fighting.
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Military Hospitals Commission
Canadian convalescents sent home for healing impact war effort
Wounded from the new campaign are being returned to Canada for convalescence as part of a broader plan to free bed space in overseas hospitals. Authorities in England have not yet facilitated large scale repatriation, while munition workers on both sides help reduce casualties. Canada reports a drop in invalids abroad and in hospitals as convalescents return and front-line care continues.
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Canola
Yonil
Ingland
Jovene
Belig
England
Lhollands
Canada
Ganadiin
Cnbingland
Ford car sale rush as Hargitt chains orders
Mr. J A Hargitt receives another Ford from the east this week and expects a further car soon. Dealers warn that all current stock may be sold before new arrivals, and if contracts close in time more cars will be sold.
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J. A. Hargitt
B. Emery
Abbotsford
Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands Revested
Title to the Oregon and California Railroad lands revested in the United States by an act of Congress dated June 9, 1916. Two million three hundred thousand acres to be opened for homesteads and sale. Includes agricultural and timber lands with an estimate of forty billion feet of lumber. Large map shown.
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Oregon & California Railroad Co
United States
Grant Lands Locating Co Prospectus for Oregon Holdings
A brief listing describes sections and soil, climate, rainfall and elevations for Grant Lands Locating Co holdings in Oregon. It mentions poataid at one dollar and provides Box 610 Port Jund as contact.
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Grant Lands Locating Co
Port
Jund
Oregon
Partnership Dissolved Abbotsford Garage Co BC 1917
Notice states that the partnership between T A Swift and C A Ryall doing business as Abbotsford Garage Co in Abbotsford BC has been dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts owing to the firm should be directed to the undersigned. Dated Abbotsford March 29, 1917.
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T. A. Swift
C. A. Ryall
Abbotsford Garage Co
Tia
Abbotsford
Province of
British Columbia
B.C
A. D
A. Swit R
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J. G. Copping
British Columbia Telephone Co. Limited
Fraser Valley
Albert Lee, Grecer and
Baier
T. A. Barnard
New Westminster
Arthur Laxton
Jon McLaughlin
Persia
Woundel
Notich
J. H. Jones
Mission City
Hugh McBride
Alexandria Hotel
Huntingdon BO
Abbotsford, B.C
A.J. Henderson & Sons
M. Murphy
Propriet
Huntingdon, Bic
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