20 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Grand Forks Sun
Location
Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
1
A vivid wartime narrative from Sergeant Lawrence Hopkins of Oxford Alabama recounts the brutal rhythm of trench warfare. He describes barrages, gas, shelling, and the grit of stretcher bearers, with praise for comrades and a birthday crossing as he reflects on American German and French forces.
A letter from Bill Hohenzollern living in Holland recounts guilt over starting the war. He warns his son Willie to deny German accusations, recalls German and American tensions, and laments being shunned by both sides. He jokes about getting eggs thrown and muses on democracy and exile.
Vancouver reports that Walter C Findlay pleaded guilty to importing about 700 0 cases of intoxicating liquor into British Columbia under a federal order in council. Magistrate Stewart imposed the maximum penalty a $1000 fine with six months imprisonment in default.
The Canadian minister of finance has arranged with the British government for credits totaling about 200 million dollars for the coming year. About 200 million is planned to be allocated to federal expenditures.
R. R. Gilpin, customs officer, reports receipts for November 1918 from Grand Forks Phoenix Cascade Carson and sub-offices. Total receipts at head office and sub-offices amount to 81,297.03 with various city figures listed.
London December 19 President Wilson likely to be the guest of King George at Buckingham Palace during his England visit. The British Labour party invites him to a national gathering in his honor and the Daily Telegraph says he may attend. Dunn December 19 An Irish party plan to send delegates to Paris is deemed unlikely by authorities.
A reflective excerpt notes Christmas as a time for self examination and joy, even for those troubled by dissatisfaction. Stevenson’s voice suggests the season softens sorrow by urging a smiling face despite life’s hardships.
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