Letter From the Front From a Royal Flying Squadron Officer
A reader in Reading shares a wartime letter describing life in England and at the front. The writer praises England and urges fellows to enlist while noting women filling many roles and the heavy losses in aerial combat. He recalls Visions of London and the Cathedral, mentions Loos and La Bassée casualties, and comments on the Fokker threat and Zeppelin raids.
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Middleton
Fort Frances
Royal Flyiny Squadron
Reading
Rawliand
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France
England
Don
Anyon
London
Hyde Park
Loos
la Basse
Seaforth
Flying Corps
Fokker
A Soldier's Wartime Letter From the Front
A letter from J E Fister, posted via Helaud Middietos, recounts life in trenches. He notes mud depths, clothing, waterproof gear, gas helmets, and rest periods. He describes concerts and meals in rough billets and mentions a work party warning, reflecting stale weather and small comforts amid conflict.
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Eli
Morris
Sam
Knox Church C E Society Programme Preview
The Knox Church C E Society lists events in March including the consecration of strength on March 4 led by Miss E Angus and a talk on life’s causes of failure by Miss G McConnell and Jack Steele on March 2. Honour Sunday School Bible Class and Young People’s Society hosted by Miss Frazer and Mr George Fraser with Pioneer Home Mission Work on March with Mrs W G Beck and Miss Louisa Lief assisting.
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Miss G. McConnell
Dack Steele
Young People’s Society
Frazer
Geo. Fraser
We. Gcbeck
Louisa Lief
For Sale 20 Acres Wood Wheat Farm Near Birdhe
Farm offers 20 acres priced at 20 dollars per acre with 1500 dollars down balance to be financed. Includes 140 acres cultivated, extensive wood and hay land, water near stable, a three room cottage, five horse stable, four portable granaries and good buildings. Six miles east of Birdhe near a school. Suitable for speculator or buyer seeking a good farm. Apply J Powell.
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Birdhe
For Sale at Once Registered Clydesdale Stallion Maple Chife Erskine
For sale at once a registered Clydesdale stallion named Maple Chife Erskine foaled 1901. An extra good stock getter whose foals have shown well and led the classes. Has been on the same route for seven years. Price 400 dollars with part cash and balance on security. Apply G Stewart Secretary Man t iv Waele ASA winthed Miniota Man.
Manitoba Temperance Act aims to regulate liquor use
Overview of the Manitoba Temperance Act sections and purposes. It details prohibitions on keeping liquor for nonmedical use, allows limited medicinal and sacramental possession, and imposes penalties for unregistered or improper storage in hotels clubs and private properties.
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Mechanica
Liquor Transport Restriction Questioned Under Dominion Rule
A government inquiry questions the legality of liquor transport under Sec 119. The report asks whether the prohibition in the Dominion's liquor act prevents sale, and whether permits or approvals are required for movement within the province.
Executors Notice of Donald McDonald Deceased
Creditors and claimants against the estate of Donald McDonald late of Minnesota Manitoba must post written claims with details to Percy C. W. Raymer agent for William B. Rowan and Gilbert Rowan by April 1, 1916. Executors warn that after that date assets will be distributed and those not notified will not share. Dated February 19 1916 at Hamiota.
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Manitoba Truste
Donald McDonald
Mimota
Manitoba
Minsota
Province of
William H Rowan
Gilbert Rowan
P . W. Raymer
Hamiota
William & Rowan
William B Rowan
Marriage of Fred Parrish and K Tinkler at Zion Church
The union of Mr. Fred Parrish and Miss K Tinkler, both of Cambridgeshire Eno, took place at Zion Methodist Church Hamiota on Monday evening with Rev Fred C Middleton officiating. The couple will reside at Rend Browsi's farm at Oakner. Best wishes from a lorry and Lappy.
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Marten Fo
Lee
C. W. Venables
Veorsinrone
Rovat Friinn
Helaud Middietos
J E Fister
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Marehth
Miss E Angus
J Powell
G. Stewart
Man. T ‘iv Waele Asa
Miniota
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Hamiota Machine Shops
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F.O.B. Hamiota
McLaughlin and Studebaker Lines
W. B. Rowan, Gilbert Rowan
Percy C. W. Raymer
J. H. McConnell
Cecil
Shoal Lake
R. G. MacDonald
Brandon
Brandon, Man
B. Philbrook
RT Hamiota
Hamiota Lodge
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Mindas
Jan Abd Singtor
Vuep AL San
Carthiere
Bree
Notar Ib
Conyersor
Phos
Veet
Niteson
Veto i
Licitor
Bank of Wamitton
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Khainiota
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Stewart & Eby
Oarner
Hotel Cecil
A. L. Beaubien
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