14 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
1
Ottawa reports the conflict's toll up to October 31 shows 34 877 killed in action 15 477 died of wounds or disease 152 779 wounded 8 245 presumed dead missing or prisoners of war total 251 358 amid the heavy fighting.
In heavy fog a Japanese liner rammed a coast vessel off Seattle in Puget Sound and sank her in 180 feet of water. No lives were lost. Experts say the cargo, worth $500000, of canned salmon will be a total loss.
Crop competition results list seven leading potato scores led by Fred Clark and Lyman Taylor from Wrycliffe. Adverse conditions include scale blight and few tubers per hill. Ontario events noted with Kelowna seed fair dates and prizes. Women and families suffer and recover from the flu epidemic while local moves include residents departing for Winnipeg and Evarts Alberta.
The document calls for at least 500 million dollars to be raised by Saturday night to bring troops home, support European peace, sustain industry and munition workers, fund Britain’s food purchases, and secure orders for rebuilding Belgium and France. Canada must subscribe 35 million dollars each of the next two days, signed by D R Wood.
On Armistice news the town planned a jubilant parade led by Chief Hersey. Bells rang and horns tooted as autos and patriotic groups marched from government house to the station. A bonfire ignited as the Kaiser was burned in effigy and the National Anthem was sung.
Wartime rhetoric celebrates Allied triumphs and calls for unity. The speaker asserts Britain and Allies have defeated Germany, Austria, and the Central Powers in war, urging public resolve to rebuild industry and guide government to limit, ensuring Canada moves forward with serenity.
Victory Bonds urged to be stored safely by Beele Elwell and Herman Hesson known as Slim. Coast reports reach Hastings camp Vancouver. St Johns Ambulance Red Cross fund accepts tires through Hanson garage. Percy Bardgett reported killed in action Sept 29 after two weeks in trenches. Jack Hamilton advertises a home remedy for the flu using glycerine peppermint oil and alcohol.
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