National Canadian Patriotic Fund appeal in 1915
The Ottawa based Patriotic Fund appeals for renewed support as Canada’s WWI enlistment nears 100 000 overseas soldiers. It notes millions spent, dwindling reserves, and urges public donations to sustain wives, widows, and children left behind. The fund operates nationwide with branches and Ottawa headquarters.
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Canada
Atlantic
Canadian Patriotic Bund
National Executive Committee
Patriotic Fund
Ottawa
Mining notes show best month for local mines in many years
A government report on British Columbia mining conditions notes increased activity in metal mining with small mines resuming work. The Sally mine at Beaverdell shipped 17 tons to Trail Smelter, with 150 tons from January to June. Former Sally shipments averaged about 1.80 per ton, with recent shipments higher.
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British Columbia
Trail
Sally
Beaverdell
Colonel Baker
George Hambly
Grand Parks
Janes Dewns
Drom
Messrs. Baker
Hambly
Sally Group
Farwell the Boys Benefit Concert and Dance at Hedley
Tuesday evening featured a concert by Madan Bishop to aid wounded soldiers, followed by a dance. Despite date confusion, the event drew praise for Bishop's singing and a lively floor, with veterans departing for Vernon on Wednesday for training and a local miner, J C Reilly, sharing tales of geology and a platinum find.
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Oper House
Hadley
Vernon
Madan Bishop
Maidan
Spaniah Gong
Chaminade
Hedley
Madam Bishop
J.C. Reilly
Tulameen
Lncally
Hedley Golf Club plans for the Merrill Cup competition
The Hedley Golf Club outlines match rules for the Merrill Cup with defaulting players fined, paired players selecting an umpire, and matches to begin with two nine hole segments. Players must sign score cards and submit them promptly. progress notes list competitors and local news items follow.
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Niles
Hiv
Re-Inforcements for the Princess Pats From Universities
Canadian universities unite to reinforce the Princess Patricius Canadian Light Infantry with multiple companies now overseas. McGill led early efforts, Montreal hosts barracks and drill grounds, Ottawa authorizes stronger enlistments, while newspaper ads accelerate recruitment and direct readers to Captain A. S. Eve for details.
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Canada
Princess Patricius Canadian Light Infantry
Montitauls
Ganada
Montreal
Enghuid
Bhgluid
Gregor Bavelay
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