Mining Notes Reveal Growth in Western Mines and New Projects
The report highlights March ore shipments by Interstate-Callahan Mining Co totaling $300,000 and a dividend by Rambler-Cariboo Co. The Stireka Mine near Nilson anticipates weekly shipments, while Bunkey Hill and Sullivan Mining Co plans a $51 million Kellogg smelter. A Rocky Mountain cement plant at Frank Alta is due to open soon, with preparations underway. Placer mining may rise on Tulameen and Sinilkameen rivers due to gold and platinum price trends. The Lethbridge area gains indirect benefit from zinc smelting revival, Aberdeen mine equipment arrives for the Tensinily Creek property, and repairs at the Merritt area are underway as workers erect the plant.
Keremeos Recruit Blair Mills Killed at St Eloi
A Keremeos recruit Blair Mills died in action at St Eloi on March 27 during the Verdun era. His father received news of the death with sorrow. Mills, a former worker at the local mill, enlisted after a community smoking event, transferring later to the Engineers. He was 19 or 20, remembered as bright and cheerful, the first to die among local volunteers.
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Blake Tills
St. Eloi
Verdun
Bava Mille
Dee Eply
Lane
Wilfred Mills
Blair Mills
Sith
Engineers
War Notes in a Turbulent Time
Fragmented wartime notes recount mayhem, weaponry, and social figures. Reports touch on German and French arms, Verdun attacks, Socialist influence in the Reichstag, and a Bristol incident linking a civilian to a fortune. Local curiosities include a farmer’s sister, a Zeppelin detonator tragedy, a French lighting claim, and a Saline Observer editor’s accidental generosity moment.
Rumored 54th Battalion May Go to Egypt
Letter from Bobby Robertson to his mother describes rumors the 54th Battalion may be sent to Egypt. He notes being in Beamashob, delays, air raids, and quarantine, with mentions of comrades, a wreath for a fallen Sgt Jack, and longing to see Germans. He references overseas mail and a hospital stay for Ro.
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Egypt
Bobby Robertson
Sith Batt
Lodeb
Lin
Beamashob
Wight
Helley Ganette
B. Wy Vans
Sgt
Jack
Lerday
Nobdy
Collin
Hugland
Hedley
Hedley Ladies Sewing Circle April 4 1916 relief items sent
The Hedley Ladies Sewing Circle shipped to Nelson on April 4 1916 seven dozen Huckaback towels three bath towels eighty four inch face cloths four bed pan covers one pillow case three night shirts four hospital shirts three pairs ward slippers one pair bed socks and two months of knitting produced thirty eight pairs of socks six scarves and eight wristlets sent to The Boys in France England and Kamloops. An item warns gasoline chamois may cause dangerous static. Hon. Martin Burrell recovering from injuries after Ottawa Parliament fire. He plans south visit with Mrs Burrell for several weeks.
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Hedley Ladies Sewing Circle
Nelson
France
England
Kamloops
Martin Burrell
Ottawa
Virginia
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