Farmers Institutes hold advisory board election in Grand Forks
Representatives from twelve Farmers Institutes in District No 9 Grand Forks meet Wednesday at 3 PM in the farm ers room of the court to elect a district delegate to the provincial advisory board. The Grand Forks institute meets earlier to select its own delegate. Wednesday evening the local institute hosts visiting delegates with cards and amusements. The next day a valley drive is planned.
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Farmers’ Institutes
Grand Forks
British Columbia
Y M C A Work Praised by Canadian Troops Overseas
Letters from Lieut-Col Sam Sharpe and other officers recount the Y M C A's vital role with Canadian units in France and Holland. They commend the canteens, correspondence services, morale efforts, and forward-area facilities, praising the organization as essential to troops and home front support.
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Y.M.C.A
C.ef
France
Sam Sharpe
116Th
Ontario County
Canadian Infantry
Y.alc.a
Hogland
Y. M.C.A
A. M. Donaldson
C. Ama
No. 3
Canadian Field Ambulance
Y.o0c.a
Canadian Corps
D. M. Ormonde
D. C
YMCA Urges Continued Support From Frontline Troops
A British and Canadian allied unit praises YMCA services near the front lines. Lieut. Col. James Kirkcaldy recalls Capt. Oscar Irwin and Capt. Harry Whiteman and thanks YMCA workers for coffee stalls dressing stations and nightly concerts that boost morale for weary soldiers. He notes the value of sport and entertainment in maintaining cheerful spirit during ongoing operations.
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Oscar Irwin
Harry Whiteman
James Kirkcaldy
Y. M. CA
Weather records from Government Thermometer at Lawrence
Daily minimum and maximum temperatures for the past week are recorded at the I F Lawrence anchorage by the government thermometer. Data show variations across the period with highs and lows indicating typical seasonal shifts for the locale.
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I. F. Lawe
Anch
Honor Diplomas for Soldiers Honor Diplomas for Soldiers
A public Empress theatre ceremony awarded honor diplomas to returning soldiers and families of the fallen. Mayor Acres presided. Lieut Whittaker and Rev Stabrook spoke on Y M C A work and duty to service members. Names include Edgar Gauthier David Brankness Albert Potentier William Melnuis Harry Sule William Sayers W Colina and several fallen soldiers.
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Empress Theatre
Honior
Bonor
Acres
Lieut. Whittaker
Whittaker
Y.M.C.A
Mr. Stabrook
Victoria
Liberty
Honar
Edgar Gauthier
Canadian Army
Vite
David BR. 1
Larkness
54Th
Albert Potentier
Princess Patricia’s
Canadian Light Infantry
William C. Melnuis
Canadian Medical Corps
Harry Sule
F4th
William Sayers
W. Colina
Timothy R. Allen
Royal Canadian Dragoons
William Baker
H. Dalling Barlee
University
Robert Dinsmore
54Th Bat
Long Range Gun Solves Mystery of Distant Fire
The article says experts now recognize that German long range projectiles reach Paris from 75 miles away not by explosive chains but by a propulsion effect that increases velocity, allowing shells to reach extreme altitudes.
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Paris
Customs Receipts and War Efforts Highlight April 1918 Report
R R Gilpin reports customs receipts for April 1918 at the port and sub-offices, noting a 35 cent forwarding charge issue for private letters to enemy territory via Thos Cook & Son. He also details a Med Triangle campaign raising over 55 million dollars to support American troops, with MGA and Red Triangle volunteers delivering morale, reading material, games, and comforts to doughboys in trenches.
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R. R. Gilpin
Cascade
Canada
Thos. Cook & Son
St. Catherine St. W
Montreal
Med Triangle
Ys M.G.A
Sensational Chrome Ore Find at Laurier Mine
A valuable body of chrome ore was discovered at Laurier mine area by Cameron, Myers, Brinskill, Kidwell, and McCormack of Laurier. An option on the deposit was held by salting interests from Oroville for 3000, with a Vancouver Island syndicate linked. ore is serpentine hosted and valued at 40 per ton. Chrome ore, used in steel hardening, has wartime demand and a government appropriation proposal of 50 million dollars is noted.
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Laurier Toie
United States
Cameron
Myers
Brinskill
Kidwell
McCormack
Laurier
Oroville
Vno Victoria, B. C
American Regiment Earns Croix de Guerre in France
The report notes 39 German aircraft downed by U S aviators in France since entry into the war up to March 9. A French general awarded the Croix du Guerre to the American regiment that repelled a five day assault near Youl. Individual members also received honors. Fred Smith of Dominion Express arrived Tuesday for a short stay.
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Washington
France
United States
Youl
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District Farmers’ Institute
Alex. Alin
Indhes
Lewis
Senate
America
Lambold
Congress
Y.M.C.A. Oveteens
A. C. Mesker
Tom Peele
Joe Cunningham
Mike Kane
Phoenix
Grauby Smelter
Talio
Pte
Wilson Fleming
Talion
Lawrence Green
Bate
Jules Verne
H. G. Wells
Laurier Mine
Leo Mader
Puliian College
Fred Smith
Dominion Expres
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