Dorothea Manson Sinks Toward Death Amid Illness
District mourns for Miss Dorothea Manson as Dr. Stuart reports spinal meningitis. Friends hope for a turn for the better within 24 hours while caregivers monitor her condition. Rhubarb prices dip due to low demand and late season amid prairie reports of keen wheat competition. Washington bark market tight as shipments shift toward Mission-Hattie. Ward arrives Mission City confirming earlier war casualty news of R. A. Tarlton. McLaughlin letter from London Red Cross notes possible death at Cowebite on Nov 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Manson
Stuart
Miss Manson
Prairies
Mosquito Meeting in Wraser Valley Draws Large Attendance
The Bord of Trade held a Sunday evening session with a grand attendance and lengthy deliberations. Hon John Oliver sent communications detailing government action on mosquitoes and an upcoming pamphlet printing to inform the public.
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Wraser Valley
Bord of Trade
Alto
John Oliver
Council Meeting Notes On Free Grant Applications
The council met in the council chambers on Saturday with full attendance and the reeve presiding. The clerk is instructed to write to Hon. John Oliver stating the council approved the grant and will have free access for applications. The clerk should ask the government to consider the second and third applicants and request Ulams to supervise Dewdney and Nicomen Island. The mayor’s council is asked to pursue the most urgent matter.
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Lic Mission Council
John Oliver Statins
Ulam
Dewdney
Nicomen
Until It Is Settled Right The Toiler’s Motto Poem
A fragmentary verse proclaims a toilers’ motto that no question is settled until it is settled right. It urges courage for workers and opponents of wrong, vowing perseverance through struggle and night until daylight arrives. The piece references battle, endurance, and collective resolve.
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Liosa
Lise
The Village Vanished to the Mail Order Habit
A poet recalls childhood scenes of a village that faded as mail order houses replaced neighbors and shops. A lone survivor questions why commerce moved away and notes profits went elsewhere, ending the town’s life rather than by war or disease.
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Wildwood
Alwas
War veterans join district ceremony in Merecke district
The Deracha Chim held a gathering in the Dergahe Hall on Tuesday evening with many attendees. Melcolms led a reflection as four of his sons serve in France. Mr. Gillam and Mrs Hicks attended from Apis Ross. A donation of 17 dollars was allocated to the returned soldiers hospital in Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merecke
Nicomey
Musiar
Deracha
Doodney Doings Mournful Homecoming Wish
In a fragmented note from Vancouver news, residents recall PDewdney and report a farewell gathering at Mission where parents and friends gathered. The message expresses hopes for a quick recovery and a safe return home. Various local names appear, including Mr and Mrs A Michely, with tone of communal support.
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Mission
Hin Goon Inc
Canacy
Vancouver
A. Michely
Untitled Local Notice of Evening Event in Veltay
An evening event in Veltay, Oregon, involved business activities and a dance. The notice references a day-long file event and the public was invited to attend in the evening.
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Veltay, OR
Appeal Pushes War Savings Certificates as Safe Investment
An appeal urges Canadians to buy War Savings Certificates through local drives. It highlights government guarantees, three year terms, and returns that could grow from 21.50 to 86.00 savings with $25.00 interest, framing the program as a prudent, patriotic path for youths and families to save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wir
Toronto
Gov
Witte
Ulig
Ly Busigor
Lis Siarmer
Howl
Avery
Tin Cans Preservation Plan Urged by Trade Department
Officials of the Department of Trade and Commerce warn of tinplate shortage in Canada due to reduced production and shipping. They propose collecting all tin available from tin boxes and cans and reusing it, advocating a systematic collection plan to largely offset the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Trade and Commerce
Canada
Huxland
Department
Oregon and Portland Railroad Grant Lands Discovery
Title to the same lands devolved to the United States by act of Congress dated June 1916. Two million three hundred thousand acres to be opened for homesteads and sale, timber and agricultural lands. Contains some of the best land left in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Grant Lands Locating Co Adverts in Portland
United States map shows lands by sections with rainfall elevations and descriptions. Postpaid one dollar. Grant Lands Locating Co Box 610 Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Post
Grant Lands Locating Co
Portland
Oroan
Partnership Dissolved At Abbotsford Garage Co
Notice states the partnership between T. A. Swift and C. A. Ryall under Abbotsford Garage Co in Abbotsford British Columbia is dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be carried on by the undersigned to whom all accounts should be paid. Dated March 20, 19 TIA, WIP
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T. A. Swift
C.A. Ryall
Abbotsford Garage Co
Abbotsford
British Columbia
A. D
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J.G. Copping
Pioneer Meat Market
Abbotseord, 3. U
Vancouver Island
Shootenay
British Columbia Telephone Co. Limited
Fraser Valle
Albert Les
Grocur and
Baler
Freon
Petzie
Walter Plumridge
At & Hospital
Leody
A. Tarlton
Ward
Mission City
T. McLaughtin
London
The
Council
Derache
Pdewdney
Oregon & Portland Railroad
J. H. Jones
Hugh McBride
Alexandria Hotel
Huntingdon B. GC
Abbotsford, B. G
Abbotsford, B.C
A.J. Henderson & Sons
M. Murphy
Huntingdon, B
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