Local notices and war updates from Austin and Winnipeg
A column lists residents and visitors in Austin and Winnipeg including Jas Elston G Clayton S C Duff Mrs Green and Mrs Tempest visits. It notes Mr D M Oswald visiting Winnipeg and C Griffiths family motor trip to Sperling. It mentions Victory Bond sales by Jas Haythe and funds to Red Cross and Varn Fund. A report from Pte R Stinson describes German drive and heavy Allied losses. New Canadian tax and idle labor laws impose work or justify idleness for ages 16 to 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Wynness
Jas. Haythe
Victory
Red Cross
Varn Fund
Varn
Canada
Purported Duroc Jersey Bigs For Sale With Seed Barley
Yard sale note lists pure bred Duroc Jersey pigs at 15 dollars each and a quantity of seed barley. Contact Tay at 70 R2 in Beaver for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duroc
Jersey
YMCA France mission aids England with wounded and equipment
Dozens of YMCA units assist in England and France during the war. Reports describe dugouts and trenches, walking wounded from Vimy Ridge, and more than 120 military personnel. Also noted are 100 plus pianos and three gramophone scenes with 27 moving picture machines deployed to boost morale.
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YMCA
France
Ngland
Seo
Vimy Ridge
England
Canteen Charity Brings Comfort to Wounded Soldiers
A cheerful M C A representative visits dressing stations to support wounded soldiers. He reports that generous folks at home have set up a canteen, offering biscuits chocolate and coffee to every injured man. The presence of the canteen boosts morale among troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
England
France
Canada
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Siness
Haworth
Avadian Pacife Reid Offcer
MacGry
Bowie
Macgregor
nee—One Door West of
McKew Brore
J. Percival MacKinnon, Oe. Banaverer
Eb, Mackinnon
B.abaweisten
BFC
Austin
Katrime P.O. Due
A. F.L. Palmer
Panoforte Tuner
Maodregor
Man
C. Camsell
Axp Boeakon
Bromley St
Croasdale Cattle Dealer & Shipper
Sidney
Pleasant Point
Portage LA Prairie
J. A. Dunkin
St Orricials
Dunkin's Drig Store
Portage la Prairie, Man
Accement Insurance
Ehave
Great West Life Investment
Alexander Booth
TWINE
Pew
Onder
Florence
James Elston
THE
Austin Hardware
Ansone
Lion
Warrans
Ernie
Storm King
MacGregor District
Emmon
W. H. Glover
J. A. McDougall
W. E. Brisco
Jas
Elston
Advi
Pre. S
G. Clayton
Winniper
S.C. Duf
Jonton
A. J. Tempest
H. Booth
Winnipeg
A. Roberts
C. Griffiths
Teddy
Miss Wreford
Sperling
Mr. Griffiths
DM. Oswald
Pickering
Texas
Flying Corps
Toronto
Pte. R. Stinson
Fritz
CPLR
Tank
Mas
Matrix Anderson Macgregor
Drs. Weagant
Weagant
Samars
Somerset Block
Corner Portage and
Donald
Faton
Faasx G
Zramdon
F. Stott
Bagot
Fleming’s
Ona
Davis
Chevrolet
Dodge
J.T. Hanna
Montreal
Paris
Lindon
Red Triangle
Y.W.C.A
Cascia
Celine
Saotosa
National Council, Young Men’s Christian Association
Western Canada
British Columbia
Rankin
Board of Trade
Vancouver
Alberta
John J. City Hall
Kitten
J. ML. Crocker
Mearther
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