City News from Grand Forks 1916 17 Fund and Local Updates
Financial report shows Grand Forks contributed 1665.30 up to March 31 1916 and 6912.48 from March 1916 to March 31 1917 totaling 8477.78. Disbursements to the city by March 31 1917 reached 26487.50. John P Griffith appointed forestry district chief executive officer. A new strike yields 870 a ton at the Phil Sheridan mine between Caesar and Republic. Government line Merritt to Princeton to be rebuilt. Copper Mountain concentrates shipped to Greenwood smelter. A dead man found under a CPR bridge near Shields possibly a brother of Herb Neil. A fire escape built at Grand Forks hospital. B Lequime injured at Smelter Lake yard. CG B Peterson reports heavy construction in Similkameen.
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Canadian Patriotic Fund
Victoria
Grand Forks
Miners, electors, and society notes from Franklin camp district
Summary of local activity includes Matt Frankovitch’s mineral claim work in Franklin camp, D L McElroy shipping poles from Spencer, W Powers moving lumber to prairie provinces, 550 women registered to vote in the district, May Lyden visiting Greenwood, ongoing Republic miners strike, visits by W H Beach from Christina Lake and J E W Thompson from Grand Forks, sale of a good horse and harness for 150 dollars by T Bowen, Mrs N Taylor returning from Pythian Sisters grand lodge in New Westminster, Frank Lathan at Knights of Pythias convention in New Westminster, rental available at Sixth Street corner Victoria Avenue, Alberta election date June 7, Greenwood smelter coke shortage likely closing June 6, Northport Smelter coke from Pennsylvania, Doukhobors building a 14000 dollar brick structure at Trail, and U S authorities announce one hundred thousand American fighters in France joining allied forces.
Aeroplane Flies Over Grand Forks Excitement Grows
A Southbound aeroplane sparked a flurry of excitement in West Grand Forks last night as onlookers gathered. Mrs. C. E. Wood and Mrs. Peter Barker were among those watching the remarkable event with neighbors and townsfolk eager for more details.
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Grand Forks
West Grand Forks
C. E. Wood
Peter Barker
Mysterious Aircraft Sighted Over City At Ten
Neighbors report seeing an aircraft shortly after return from theatre around 10 o clock. The machine came from the south, circled the city, then vanished toward its origin. No interview with the flyer possible. the journey’s purpose remains a mystery. Canadian law prohibits crossing the international boundary by any aircraft.
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Machinge
Frick Leads German Republic Friends Amid Pro-Dethronement Effort
A German group under Frick promotes propaganda to dethrone the Kaiser and establish a German Republic. Headquarters are opened and plans claim to use all means to advance liberty while opposing imperial rule.
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America
the Kaiser
High Heels and Corns Prompt Foot Care Tips
Warns women of corn formation from high heel wear and urges stopping risky habits. Promotes Freezone as quick relief using a quarter ounce applied to the corn to lift it with minimal pain. Advises purchasing from a drugstore and clipping the note for reference.
Addressing Mail to Soldiers Front Line Instructions
A wartime directive instructs proper mail addressing to ensure prompt delivery. Mail should list regimental number rank name squadron or company battalion regiment unit staff appointment or department Canadian Contingent British Expeditionary Force Army Post London England and forbids mentioning higher formations like brigades or divisions to prevent delays.
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British Expeditionary Force
Army Post
London
England
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