22 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
1
Provincial leaders call for renewed donations to the Canadian Patriotic Fund as last year’s gifts near exhaustion. British Columbia and Yukon troops exceed 21,000 with many dependents to support, and a new appeal seeks about 600,000 for the coming year.
The author recounts Zeppelin raids over London and Leyton with details of airship performance, bombing effects, and London’s defense. He notes the terror and crowds on streets, the aircraft’s altitude, and the rapid shelling impact, while contrasting German strategic moves with Russian fortunes in the broader war context.
A fragmented wartime plea urges practical support over rhetoric, noting that Canada’s accounts are audited by the Auditor-General and stressing fiscal and patriotic duties beyond talk. The piece invokes national slogans and loyalty themes to encourage contributions to the war effort.
Local society notes list visits and travels of residents including Mr A C Stuall Mrs Joln McLean and Mrs Sanderson. Moves and relocations noted for Wm Campbell and Miss Florence McPhee. School trustees Treadwey and Parton resign. October 23 meeting to elect two new trustees. Trafalgar Day observed with meetings and patriotic programs across Abbotsford Hull Alexandria and Edgard.
Miss EF M Praeger certificated Maternity Nurse from Queen Charlotte's Hospital London England is listed with an address in general delivery missions city. A letter from Privat J Kirkbride will appear next issue and the London Letter is featured.
After a brief view, a hostile airship vanished as bombs tracked its course. The Bank of England incendiary bomb fell in Wood Street, Cheapside, causing the night’s only significant fire. Fires were quickly controlled. St Pauls suffered only a light scare, with no public buildings damaged.
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