05 Aug 1915
Page 1
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Newspaper
Grenfell Sun
Location
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
1
The notice notes higher lumber prices as fresh stock arrives. It highlights good quality material and urges buyers to place orders when prices are moving upward. The message emphasizes limited supply and the need for timely purchasing.
A letter from a Canadian soldier in the 7th Battalion describes war in France. He notes enemy trenches 150 yards away, constant night work, and bombing sorties halted by star shells. He recounts the Festubert charge by the South Saskatchewan Battalion and the heavy casualties while rescuing wounded under fire.
A fragment notes Red Cross Society fundraising at a Methodist Church basement on Fall Day, with women serving meals and raising 18000 for food and 46 from selling 100 flags on Tuesday. The event highlights aid efforts and community participation in the charity drive.
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