Death of Lord Roberts and Canadian lead in war effort
A 1914 reflective note honors Lord Roberts and William Templeman praising their contributions to Britain and Canada. It highlights Ottawa's decision to use Canadian lead for European bullets and imagines patriotic impact. The writer recalls a Toronto lawyer teacher once punished for a misstep in school.
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Lord Roberts
Britain
Empire
Kootenay
Ottawa
Europe
Canada
British Columbia
War inspires readers to poetry in Abbotsford paper
An Abbotsford editor reflects on how war stirs patriotism and prompts readers to send verse. He notes some poems are excellent, some beginner efforts, and urges editors to publish quality patriotic poetry while avoiding discouragement of new writers.
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Abbotsford
Sconse
Editora
Grey
Milton
Lila Scribbler
Westminster Market Report Details Prices and Sales
New Westminster weekly market Friday morning shows plentiful Proser Valley apples selling at 7.50 to 9.00 per box for top grades, poorer fruit at 0.50 to 1.00. Northern Spy and Jonathan apples command high prices, veal and mutton pricing ease slightly, pork in good demand, fruit trees selling, large poultry sales at various live and dressed weights, eggs steady, butter 4 c retail. Herring and smelt featured in fish, potatoes key in vegetables, brisk poultry and fruit trades with strong attendance.
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New Westminster
Proser Valley
Starks
Northern Spyne Fife
Jonathan
Baldwin
Kings
Lutter
Abe
Municipal Election Act Notice on Land Holdings and Declarations
Legal notice warns property owners under sales agreements to file statuary declarations with the clerk or assessor before voting in the upcoming elections. It notes proof of last purchase agreement and tax payment, and requires registration of all landholders to be eligible to vote.
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Liabin
Why World War Began A Letter From Mission City
This excerpt argues that the stated cause of war hides a deeper motive. It claims the Serajevo incident was a pretext for Prussia's drive for world domination and that major powers knew a European conflagration would follow any aggression. It presents a defender stance on colonial and commercial interests driving conflict.
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Mission City
Germany
Serajeos
France
Russia
Italy
Austria
England
Germany's Prewar War Drive in Europe Exposed in 1900s Review
The article argues Germany planned and prepared for war to seize opportunity, detailing espionage, fortress-like bases in Belgium and Scotland, German pressure on Austria and Russia, and England's alleged paralysis. It cites sources like Sir W. Ty Cook and the pamphlet How England Strove for Peace to claim Kaiser Wilhelm pursued conflict to dominate Europe.
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Srnzice
St. Rissa
Hed
Germany
Austria
Russia
Bosnia
Merzegovina
Servia
Iusala
Avatria
Raady
Vonpro
Waglam
Joss
Wolcerh
Sho
Gipport
Hie Kaiser
Sergia
Vienna
Italy
Triple Alliance
England
Europe
France
Abe
Japan
Ruasie
Belgium
Edinburgh
Rosyth
Gawany
Ty Cook
Treatien
Cook
Daily News
Pall Mail
Daily Chronicle
Eabinet
Kaiser
Pehes
Seipian
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Willian Templeman
City of
Victoria
Liberal Party
Ong
Ature
Toronto
Git
Westminster Mark
India
Ireland
Jermany
Easu
Awnori
Ingland
Enorang
Buice
Angus
Trikostia
al Xen
Cat Unie
Caradry
Crreusion
S. Belgium
N. Brance
Scotland
Willesden
Willesden Junction
London
O. K
Evryone
the International Hosiery
P.O. Payton
Nto U. B.A
Plymouth Rock
A. McCallum
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