Letter from Serst Jack Thanks from Hedley sewing circle to Bramshott Camp
Sergeant A W Jack of the 54th Battalion thanks Hedley Indies sewing circle for two large packages of socks and mufflers sent to Hedley boys at Bramshott Camp Hants. He notes deaths of Vans and Mills, describes a maple leaf engraved tombstone at Borden Military Cemetery, and mentions planning to photograph Vans' grave for relatives.
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The
Gazette
A. W. Jack
C. Co. Sith
C. F.P
Bramshott
Camp
Hants
Biprick Gagarre
Hedley Indies
Hedley
the Gazette
Vans and Mills
Vans
Borden Military Cemetery
Canada
Blair Mills
Medley
Tam
Picket in Hallan Hoa Gratitude for Medley Idles Presents
A letter dated May 10 1916 expresses thanks from the boys for four useful presents from the Medley Idles. It notes the joy of Tack Howe singing and the warm return of friends in Hedley, describing the arrival of Dedley socks as nearly as good as being home.
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Hallan Hoa
Tack Howe
Dedley
Hedley
Jim Hill Dead and the G N Ry Pioneer Died Monday
Jos J Fill of the G N Ry died Monday in prosperous circumstances. He was a large figure in the hungeral and railroad world, skilled at making money, handling stocks and bonds, reducing caboose sizes, and strong on water and securities. His reminiscences with Donald A Sruitly could fill a store room. He was a major builder of the continent and regarded by many in Holand as an expert smasher. He was a remarkable man.
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Jos. J. Fill
G. N. Ry
Jim
Donald A. Sruitly
Holand
Five Sons in Nova Scotia Answer Call to War
Springhill woman Mrs Willma Letcher widow of Brigadier Letcher sees five of her sons enlist in the empire’s cause. Captain W Letcher Major J J Letcher Corporal Harry Letcher and Private Granville Letcher, all under 30, with 40th and 2nd Battalions, plus Charles B Letcher of the 63rd Halifax rifles on McNab's Island. Her son’s enlistment reflects a family sacrifice as the nation mobilizes for war.
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Springhill
Nova Scotia
Willma Letcher
Letcher
Horbills
Il Letcher
40Th Battalion
J. J. Letcher
Gilgury
Harry Letcher
Sandling
England
Granville
40Th
Charles B. Leteher
63Rd Tralifax Rifles
McNab's Island
Politician Actors and a Phoenix Newspaper Conflict
A Phoenix publication attacks local politicians and a political clique as it battles for editorial independence. The piece claims decades of influence by rivals, warning that the Tribune west paper plant tightens control while the publisher fights back amid threats and ambivalence from allies.
Canadian political corruption taints by elections
The author denounces widespread manipulation in Canadian by elections, accusing parties of buying votes and using dummy candidates. Publishers are slandered by party heelers and politicians are blamed for stooping to theft from the public treasury to win ends.
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Leunivse
Sone
Canada
Mint
British
Culbin
Taomany
Waterworks of Canada Gets Updated Edition
New edition of Water Works and Sewage Systeme of Canada by Leo G. Denis, issued by the Commission of Conservation. It updates physics and financial data, adds sewerage coverage, notes Canada has 598 waterworks plants with total cost 133,725,033 and annual charges 4,558,539, serving 420,877,000 imperial gallons daily, with 206 spring/well sources and 322 from lakes.
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Water Works
Canada
Leo G. Denis
Commission of Conservation
Confederation
Canadie
Vaile! Ab
Mannie Lobia
New Brunswick
Muunicipalities
Abot Cout
England Wires Polls and Ship Movement Training Signals
In Vernon and surrounding communities the news notes a flurry of wire polling and troop movements as training ties are formed. Officials emphasize the need for travel and communication links during new maneuvers and the public will be kept informed.
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England
Vernon
Prayer for the front line men to do the most good
A fragment from the Finderby Press notes that the men plead to be shifted to the front where they could do the most good. The line reflects soldiers seeking active duty and greater impact after months of idle readiness.
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Finderby Press
Contingent Frallasenye and War Casualty Names Listed
The Gazette prints a fragmentary list of soldiers and casualties with phrases about the Hone Fires and ongoing battles. Names such as Vic, Sir Edwards, Ray Yardgun, Knowles, Robertson, Corrigan, and Mowe appear among others, with notes of death in action or hospital.
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Hediey
Ian
de Gazette
Glully
Vic
Sir Edwards
L. C
Blaite Millaied
Aaleny
Pee
Taller J. Buijilete
Peanie Tour Corrigan
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Siuindans Pie
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A.W. Shirle
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We Tucker Powl
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Hedley Trading Go, Ltd
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Mineral Act Certificate of Improvetnsiits
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Shutsereen
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