Boers Stand Firm Against Invasion and War Dispatches
A German South West Africa force invaded British South Africa as Premier Botha pledged Boer blood to repel the invasion. Allied reports from Paris and Ghent describe German retreats, Belgian offensives, and German supply shortages as British and French forces push forward toward Courtrai and the Marne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Ghent
Courtrai
West Flanders
Times
Hordeaux
Paris
Grande Morin
la Ferte Gaucher
Petit Morin
Oureq
Marne
Fall Millinery Opening At Simon Leiser And Co
A large turnout attended the Fall Millinery opening at Simon Leiser & Co. Ltd to view the latest headwear models for the season. Mrs. Clifford supervises the department showcasing many smart styles with a wide color range led by black white cerise and flame. Afternoon tea on the balcony hosted by Mrs. H Wilson facilitated social chatter among visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Leiser & Co., Ltd
Clifford
Cumberland and District
H. Wilson
Change of program and seating adjustments at matinees
Entire lower floor undergoes changes with upholstered chairs placed in front of balcony. Box seats available and children attend matinees for 10 cents.
Women’s Patriotic Society Forms in Cumberland Bevan
An enthusiastic Cumberland and Bevan gathering in Oddfellows Hall founded a Women’s Patriotic Society. Officers elected include President Mrs Hood and Secretary Mrs Clinton. Members plan garment drives Tuesdays 2–5 pm and seek donations of materials and money to support soldiers at the front.
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Cumberland
Bevan
Oddfellows Hall
Hood
Baldwin
Elliott
Lawrence
Watt
Clinton
MacNaughton
D. R. MacDonald
Bickle
T. Bickle
H. Bryan
Dallas
Informal Dance Planned at West Cumberland Band Hall
Mi Felice opening of the New all Mary Jane Odgers dies after lingering illness on Sept 8. She leaves four sons and one daughter. Funeral from the family residence West Cumberland on Friday with Rev. W. Elliott officiating.
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West Cumberland Conservative
Cumberland Volunteer Fire Brigade
West Cumberland
Newall
Mary Jane Odgers
Rev. W. Elliott
Cumberland Firemen Win Vancouver Island Cup at Alberni
Alberni September 9 The Cumberland volunteer firemen dominated the Vancouver Island contest taking the Canadian Pipe Company cup as island champions. Cumberland won all three tests dry 40 1 2 Alberni 42 1 2 wet 39 Alberni 42 1 2 breaking hose line 1 5 Cumberland 1 14 2 Alberni. Minor events saw Cumberland win hub to hub race 28 seconds while Alberni’s Drinkwater won the dummy contest.
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Alberni
Vancouver Island
Cumberland Boys
Cumberland
B.C
Alberni Boys
Cumberland Fire Department
Drinkwater
Alberni Fire Department
Did you read the extra and ignore the Crimson Cross
A passionate call asks Mr Brown if he ignored wartime relief efforts and the wounded while enjoying comfort at home. It questions his loyalty to the Empire, duties, and promises, urging support for the Crimson Cross rather than personal luxury. It contrasts family peace with soldiers dying hourly.
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Mr. Brown
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Great Britain
British South Africa
Reuter
Antwerp
Limburg
Flanders
Tremontle
Tremonde
Magdeburg
Daily Telegraph
Berlin
Aviation Corps
Galicia
Austria
Solomon Island
Review of the
Women's Patiotc Society
Thor
Alonside
Union Bay
John Gillespie
West Cumberland United
Canada Gazette
Anderson’s Logging Company
Boy Scouts
Women’s Patriotic Society
England
Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary
Blanchard
Vancouver
Victoria
Scavarda Building
Cumberland Hall
Ward
Vna
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