Letters From Soldiers Describe Otterpool Camp Life
Pte. Arthur B. Jacks of the 208th Bn Irish Fusiliers writes from Otterpool Camp on May 20. He praises England’s scenery but calls the camp poor, with leaky tents and limited rations. He notes inspections by Gen. Steele, grain growth, and nearby artillery, while men train, play baseball, and await departure to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Jacks
208Th Bn. Irish Fusiliers
J. W. Jacks
Stroud
Otterpool
England
Canada
Y.M.C.A
France
Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills Backed by Testimonial
A Benton New Brunswick reader reports severe kidney pain that kept him from lifting a stick. After trying doctor prescribed meds without relief he used Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills, taking five boxes to cure the kidney trouble and piles. Ointment likewise cured piles. Pills priced 25c each or five for $1.00 at dealers or Edmonson Bates & Co Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Toronto
Brant County Battalion Colors Deposited in Churt Church
Corp H R Gartner writes from Witley Camp that remnants of the 157th Bn are in the 125th Brant County Battalion now en route to France. A clipping recounts the May 12 colors deposition in Churt Church with Bishop of Winchester, clergy, and officers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witley
Corp
H. R. Gartner
Friends of the Old ‘‘B” Co
Brant
Churt
157Th
France
Gartner
Churt Church
Brant County Battalion
Ontario
Canada
Hampshire
Cutcliffe
General Swift
Lieut
Shepherd
Bun— Nell
Winchester
R. J
Hamilton Smythe
Cadet Hurst Narrowly Escapes Death In Plane Crash
Shortly before noon last Saturday Cadet Hurst from Camp Borden survived a 700 foot fall when his aircraft overturned after hitting a wind pocket. He regained partial control during the drop, preventing worse injuries. He suffered a head cut and knee strain, with the machine badly smashed. He was treated at the Wellington Hotel and then driven back to Camp. Chief King witnessed the accident and secured the wreck until mechanics arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst
Camp Borden
Dyment Farm
Wellington
King
Red Cross Shop Receipts and June Schedules
The Red Cross notes the Congregational and Reform Episcopal churches managed the shop on Saturday June 16 with net receipts of 43.38. Allandale churches will run the shop on June 23 and again the following Saturday with Baptist Church and Salvation Army. Donations on June 16 include Innisfil cash 6.00 and various groceries, Shanty Bay flowers, and other small items from several districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational and Reformed Episcopal
Allandale
Baptist Church
Salvation Army
Payne
Garvin
King
McMartin
Innisfil
Spring Necessities Special Value at Dougall Bros
Special value new designs of Oil cloth and Linoleum at Dougall Bros. Featuring updated patterns for home decor and practical floor coverings in a local hardware and home goods store setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougall Bros
Temperance Conference Advances Proposals in Education and Citizenship
At the County Convention of the W C T U resolutions urged educating youth on alcohol dangers, support for women on school boards, and amendments to the Franchise Act to require literacy and longer residence. The gathering also listed department heads and praised local institutions and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
Canada
Central Methodist Church
Sexton
Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pte
198Th
Col
Lennox
Corp. H. R. Gartner
Grand Opera House
Frank McIntyre
Margarita Fischer
Miss Jackie of
the Navy
Palmolive Bargain
Hall Taylor
Ettes
Crum
the Dry Goods Review
Red
W.C.T. U
Miss Bryson
J. T. Bayley
Severn Bridge
Flower Mission
Sheppard, Sr
Coldwater
McDermid
McGill
Glencairn
Bishop
Barrie
Rusk
Bracebridge
J. P. Secord
Orillia
Cunningham
Collingwood
Miss Kirby
Midland
Wm. Dunlop
Victoria Harbor
J. Raymond
Meaford
Loyal Temperance Legion
Grace Johnson
Stacey
Creemora
Randleson
Huntsville
Eplett
N. B. Johnston
Miss Byford
Milifia
Red Cross
Fletcher
Tae
Wan
Cosmmneates
Gillette
Razor
National Service
Gillette Safety Razor Co. of Canada, Limited
Gillette Pidge
Montreal
Rida
Erlal
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