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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
2
The Gazette lists subscriptions in advance and advertising rates. Transients cost 114 for one insertion, 29 cents each subsequent. over one inch 10 cents per line, 3 cents for each additional insertion. Contract ads one inch per month, with rates varying by size.
The Winnipeg Telegram urges 35000 new Canadian recruits to reinforce units in France. It stresses immediate response, patriotism, and the shared duty to Britain and humanity, praising those already serving and inviting others to join now.
The article notes Canada has enlisted about 70,000 men and foresees a total force of around 150,000, vastly surpassing Britain’s Waterloo era army. It compares Canada’s growing fighting manpower to the magnitude of the wider conflict and mentions substantial troop deployment underway.
The Canadian militia reaches 150000 in active service after a new order adds 33000 soldiers. The minister hints the figure could be doubled or trebled if needed as the country endures a time of heartache while uniting to defeat the Prussian menace.
A writer in The New York Independent argues that setting a hen to hatch chicks is inefficient. He claims nine weeks of hen attention yields a small brood while an electric incubator could hatch 6,000 eggs at once, producing far more eggs overall.
In Mattice within the Education department merit list Dorothy Cheistic appears for general proficiency while Leonard Innis and Lillian Gibson earn marks for punctuality and regularity. Kathleen Gibson and Violet Honeywell win best window, Geo Clack takes second best window box prize, and Wallace Dandas tops with 208 varieties in a wild flower collection contest. Stanton prize goes to Kith Vauler for 207 varieties.
Notice filed by George Edward Punt of Vancouver a broker intends to apply for land purchase described as 160 acres starting 40 chains north of Indian Reserve 2899 near Stirling Creek and Similkameen River. Boundary runs 80 chains south 20 east 80 north 20 west to the starting point. Dated June 3 1915.
Estate of the late Doctor H B Cameron offers sale of 160 acres Crown land Lot 76 Groups Vale District near Princeton. Sealed bids due July 1 1915 with 40 acres first class arable readied. balance pasture water fencing timber. Executor Colin Cameron c/o D W McDowach solicitor Vancouver.
Shatford H Turner T D Pickard and F H vee Miners Certificates 95 2168 932268 907778 and 95217B intend to apply to the Mining Recorder for Certificates of Improvements to obtain Crown Grants. Action under section 37 must be commenced before issuance. Dated June 1 1915. F H French Agent.
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