Letters From Soldiers From Pte W J Buchanan
Pte W J Buchanan writes to his parents from France dated November 27 detailing recovery from influenza and a shrapnel bruise to the back. He notes leg pains possibly rheumatism, hopes drier Canadian West air will ease it, and praises American hospital care and a Canadian nurse’s remarks on wounded survival. He asks letters be sent to L Coys No 5 Convalescent Depot BEF France.
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Canada
West
Boston
L Co’y
Army P. O
Section 23
B.E.F
France
Simcoe
Victoria
Bryson's Confectionery sale ad hints at New Year bargains
A brief advertisement from Bryson's Confectionery promotes candy specials despite high prices and limited supply. It lists assorted creams, taffies, chocolates, caramels, bon bons, and maple cocoasines with prices per pound and two for offers, noting all candy is made in their own factory daily.
Chocolate assortments and nuts sale at discount
Grocery ad items highlight chocolate assortments and chocolate nuts priced at 60c per pound, two for $1.00. fruit, hard and cream centers at 50c per pound, three for $1.25. best dream centre assortment at 40c per pound.
Soldier writes home on injuries from war in Wales hospital
Pte Gordon Zeihr, son of Mr and Mrs A Zeihr, reports from Cardiff Welsh Metropolitan Hospital on December 1. He details wounds to his right leg with a compound fracture, operations in France and England, and a delirious period from October 17 to November 18. He notes a forthcoming operation to scrape bone and improve alignment.
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Welsh Metropolitan Hospital
Cardiff
Wales
Gordon Zeihr
A. Zeihr
France
England
Bill
Britain and Canada Reject German Peace Demands
A Canadian editorial asserts commitment to the war until a guaranteed peace is secured. It endorses Lloyd George’s warnings against Prussian aggression and calls for rapid mobilization to fulfill the promise of 500,000 troops, urging a forward wartime effort.
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Germany
Lloyd’ George
Europe
Prussia
Robert Borden
Soldier writes from hospital and mentions visitors
A wounded soldier describes hopes of being out by Christmas and reassures his mother that he is happy where he is. He praises the SOR and notes weekly visits by women who bring fruit and cakes, providing a welcome change.
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Sor
Letter from soldier in 3rd London General Hospital
From Private Kelcey in the 3rd London General Hospital on December 8 he writes to sister and brother of wartime experiences. He recalls Cliff Wiseman’s death, describes chums from Canada, trenches, and two German youths aiding a Tommy. He mentions a hat badge souvenir and a shell received, hopes to return soon, notes his right eye weakening but expects recovery.
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Pte. D. Kelcey
A. E. Hooper
Gowan
London General Hospital
Clifford
Wiseman
Canada
Queen’s Park
Montreal
Crown Hill Donates to Red Cross and Field Comforts
Crown Hill makes in kind donations including 9 pairs socks 1 basket apples 4 loaves bread 1 dozen eggs 4 pints cream 1 pound butter 4 pints cream 2 chickens 7 feather pillows 6 grey flannel shirts and 4 hospital suits to aid Red Cross and field comfort efforts.
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Crown Hill
Red Cross
Neighboring Townships News Christmas Week
School closed Friday as pupils staged a two hour Christmas concert in the afternoon. Visitors from Toronto included Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Craig, and Audrey Jary. Gaston and Simpson also spent Christmas Day in town. Miss Ruby Hart and the Hart sisters from Buffalo and Toronto joined their families for the holiday. Ernest Sheffield returned from the West, and M. Caston runs an indoor air skating rink. Hockey attracted a good crowd after the afternoon program. Mr. and Mrs. Cook moved to town, while H. Baldwin of Toronto Veter inary College enjoyed holiday visits. Mary Ford of Toronto visited R. Williams.
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John Richardson
C. Craig
Audrey Jary
Toronto
Gaston
O. Simpson
Ruby Hart
Buffalo
Hart
Ernest Sheffield
M. Caston
Albert Cook
H. Baldwin
Toronto Veterinary College
Mary Ford
R. Williams
Christmas Snowstorm Brings Sleighing Joy in Dalston
Correspondents report a Dec 26 snowstorm gave sleighing for Christmas. W. Baldwin with wife and daughter from Alberta visit his parents and brothers in Dalston. Mr. and Mrs. O M Doane and daughter spend Xmas in Toronto. Misses Stella and Irene Burgess of Barrie visit John Key Jr in Dalston Crown Hill. F Perkins is ill and a severe cold epidemic grips Dalston.
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Baldwin
Alberta
Dalston
Toronto
Stella
Irene Burgess
Barrie
Jolhn Key, Jr
Crown
Hill
F. Perkins
ESSA Figures and Class Standings in Read Adlet Column
The report lists ESSA percentage scores for multiple students across senior, junior, and W categories with averages and names such as Viona Elliott Irene McQuay Keith Elliott Elizabeth Dunn Garfield McQuay Thelma Broley Harold Broley Robert Crock Beatrice McQuay Lottie Dunn Norma Orrock Wilson Elliott Leone Macdonald Bruce Macdonald John Dunn Vernon McQuay An average attendance of 15 and a $5.00 offering to Children’s Hospital are noted in the Adlet Column.
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Viona Elliott
Irene McQuay
Keith Elliott
Elizabeth Dunn
Garfield McQuay
Thelma~ Broley
Harold Broley
Robert Crock
I—Wilson Elliott
Leone Macdonald
Bruce Macdonald
John Dunn
Vernon McQuay
Children’s Hospital
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Capital Reserve Funds
Bank of Toronto
Barrie and
Allandale
H. A. Sims
Pte
W. J. Buchanan
Robt. Buchanan
Bryson
Elizabeth St
Autocrat
Pte. BD
Kelcey
Taga
British Columbia
Ontario
Columbia
Patriotic Fund
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Dominion
Concoie
National Fund
Ottawa
THE
Tario
Vittoria Street
Craighurst
Col. Elizabeth
Fletcher
the Examiner
Equitar
Ial
Abi
Cleal
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