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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
2
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Up to date Similikeameen Valley has provided thirteen recruits for the 54th Battalion now mobilizing, fifty more required. The editor laments low patriotic enthusiasm versus other districts, noting few meetings or demonstrations to inspire enlistment as the nation faces its great crisis.
Speculation on Austrian advance into Galicia and Lemberg outlines uncertain gains. It argues that Russia can resist invasion, can replenish manpower, and sustain defensive warfare while Teutonic forces risk overextension and supply difficulties.
A stark forecast from the New Advertiser warns that soldiers may be reduced to skeletons as many units face capture or breakdown, leaving troops cut off and isolated in prolonged engagements.
Nelson News reports that Britain may pursue compulsory civil service in munition works rather than military conscription. Lloyd George notes the war office already has recruits for munitions, and public sentiment backs prioritizing factory output to sustain the army, with education campaigns likely to push compulsory munition employment first.
The piece notes a large trade surplus since the war began, arguing it stems from strong fiscal policy that supports industry. It mocks a public school labor idea as a costly fantasy and jokes about using passenger chewing gum force to power electric railways, reflecting satirical commentary of the era.
Montreal June 2 The Faculty of Medicine at Laval University accepts a hospital setup after prior rejection. Government notes insufficient action and informs Obiowa that 4 010 beds will be established with twenty three commissioned officers two quartermasters two warrant officers seventy one staff sergeants two daggers and seventy three assistive sisters.
D McRae is named lieutenant colonel and Chief Commissioner for Remounts for the western region, a senior staff appointment with oversight of horse supply and equine operations for military needs. The move places McRae in charge of procurement, inspection, and deployment of remounts across western commands.
Notice states on June 21 1913 an application will be made to transfer the liquor license for the Central Hotel Keremeos Centre British Columbia from Haliburton Tweddle to Leslie Hutchcon of Keremeos Centre. Dated May 20 1913.
Sing Lee offers laundry contracting ditch digging wood sawing clearing tuna and all kinds of Chinese labor Kernennos B0 listed as services and workforce options in a compact advertisement. This item highlights diverse urban labor offerings under one provider with unspecified location or dates.
Advertised remedy claims instant action for digestive issues and appendicitis. It is described as a thorough bowel cleaner affecting both lower and upper bowels, with a single spoonful said to cure most cases of stomach discomfort. The endorsement comes from PF. AL Gillespie, Avugeisist.
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