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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1917
Page
4
The Allied drive extends about 150 miles from Soissons to Rheims after an early Monday start. German losses in two days reach 151,000 with over 15,000 captured as British push near Lens and St Quentin. Canadian casualties are estimated at five to six thousand.
Canadians with national interest react to Sandres Bonar Law remarks on food production surpassing nonessential recreation as wartime needs rise. Western Canada workers urge practical, immediate action by individuals to channel leisure toward supporting the war effort.
An editorial urges urban men to work on farms or in garden plots to boost food production for the war effort. It promotes amateur gardening for all ages, proposes a National Service League to organize plots, competitions, and central sales, and cites Premier Borden's call to support the Allies. It notes benefits to health and community citizenship and links gardening to lower living costs.
At Southend on April 12 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John O Madill. At MacGregor on April 13 a son born to Mr and Mrs John Sue. At Ladysmith on April 17 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Martin Sheridan. At Katrime on April 18 a son born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Mc Millan.
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