British Troops Gain Ground on Somme Front in France
Allied reports describe British forces advancing at the apex of the Loiret Laon area with increased artillery activity as German resistance stiffens. Paris notes Gen Humbert and Gen Rawlinson fronts, while German withdrawals and counterattacks shape the ongoing Picardy battle line.
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France
Associated Press
Somme
Paris
Humbert
Picardy
Noyon
Chantnes- Roye
Rawlinson
Chauines Heights
Laidendor
Dia
London
Lays
Phinders
Dlaig
Idast
Meteren
Plemont
Lissigny
Tribert
St. Claude Farm
Thescourt Plateau
Lassieur
Pall Mall Gaizette
Bray
Chaulnes
Rove
Oise
Premier Stewart to visit Medicine Hat on Monday
Hon C. Mitchell reported the premier will arrive in Medicine Hat Monday after a trip overseas. A civic reception is planned at the Empress theatre that evening where citizens may hear Premier Stewart, followed by lunch with Rotary Club members.
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Mitchell
Seven Persons Ranch
Stewart
Medicine Hat
Empress Theatre
Rotary Club
Captain G Gunliffe Killed In Action In Wartime News
The death of Captain George Cunliffe was reported by ALv. J. H. Cunliffe after a cable from Lieut. Col. Nelson Spencer. Cunliffe, 27, served as a lieutenant in the Wroth Battalion before transfer to the front in England. He was well known in town and his loss is deeply mourned by friends and colleagues. Prior to enlisting he worked as a travelling salesman for Mooney Biscuit Co. of Winnipes.
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Alv
J. H. Cunliffe
George Cunliffe
Nelson Spencer
Cry
Cunliffe
Alberta
Mooney Biscuit Co
Winnipes
Wroth Batt
England
Seed grain outlook for spring in western Canada
Hon. T. A. Vreiar, Dominion minister of agriculture, says there will be no seed grain shortage in the west next spring. The department keeps in touch with livestock interests and the feed situation has improved after late rains. He notes probable strong wheat yields and substantial oats production despite drought and frost, ensuring a reasonably safe seed supply if addressed.
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Calgary
Aude
T. A. Vreiar
Dominion
Department of Agriculture
Ur. Brigginbotham
OPAL
Catt
Rescue at Horseshoe Walls After Scow Incident
At 30000 feet above the Horseshoe Walls, two men in a scow drifted toward destruction near the Canadian shore. Cyril Harris was rescued after a night of futile attempts. Gus Lofburg was later brought ashore.
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Horseshoe Walls
Cyril Harris
Gus Lofburg
Irvine Agricultural Society Hosts Strong Fair Responding To Livestock Show
Irvine agricultural fair drew over 500 entries with standout livestock poultry roots and vegetables. Prizes exceed 7000 dollars excluding races as society officials and secretary McIntosh praise efforts. Red Cross day raised 209.10 with dances lunches and vase sales supporting charity.
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Irvine Fair
McIntosh
Warrington
Cornwall
Ontario
Red Cross Society
Geo. Mackie
J. W. Murphy
John Currie
W. J. Mills
Huns press Finnish army into service
Stockholm dispatch reports the German government has ordered Finland to mobilize its army to move against the Menge forces on the Murmansk coast within two weeks. The development comes as relations between Germany and Finland tighten during wartime.
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Washneien
Ang
Stockholm
State Department
Murmansk
Western railroad shopmen reject McAdoo terms in Canada
Western Canadian shopmen vote overwhelmingly to reject the McAdoo schedule and reopen wage talks with the Government through the War Board. Montreal report says arrivals back from talks will press for higher pay while the War Board remains uncompromising and unlikely to concede.
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Western Railroad
Canada
Montreal
United States
Railway War Board
War Board
Hughes Brothers linked to new British cellulose firm
Sir Sam Hughes holds 5000 shares in the British Cellulose parent company formed with a share capital of 17 500 000 dollars. Grant Morden is chairman and Maj Gen Garnet Hughes is a director. The London Daily Chronicle charges the company obtained unfair assistance and concessions from the War Office.
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Sam Hughes
Centre
British Cellulose Parent Co
Grant Morden
Right
Garnet Hughes
Left
London Daily Chronicle
British War Office
Labor Day Celebration Planned at Medicine Hat Ball Park
The Gibor Peayes coordinate a Labor Day event in Medicine Hat for Monday September 2. Citizens and labor forces back a no admission grounds policy with a 25 cent charge for the covered stand. A major tug of war and rural entries are expected with novelty events for veterans and soldiers families plus a women and children rest room and a women’s council supervised refreshment path.
Principal and Inspector to Judge Horticultural Show
Secretary Clarke of the Agricultural Society received word that W. J. Stephen principal and inspector of field husbandry from the School of Agriculture will judge at the horticultural exhibition in Medicine Hat on August date.
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Clarke
The
Horticultural Society
W. J. Stephen
BSA
School of Agriculture
Kota
Medicine Hat
Trying to Work the Old Dodge Once More
A garbled note discusses a London report about a government effort to appease unrest in Sechia. It mentions a deputation of selected officials and journalists to demonstrate public satisfaction. The text appears to be an OCR fragment with unclear details and dates.
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London
Reuter
Uwgeeney
Sethi
Athaupt
Sechia
Labor Day Postponement Plan For Weather Day
In event of bad weather on Labor Day a big celebration at the baseball park on Monday September 2nd may be moved to the following Wednesday. A half holiday will be proclaimed for residents of surrounding towns and farming community. No admission to events. grand stand has a nominal charge. Rest rooms supervised for women and children.
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Prades
Dahor Coane
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Didier
Tenn
Striftepgie Vale
Nillat Forest
Lassigny
Noyon-Hoye-Chaulnes
Clunaing
Soissons
Veste River
Capt
G. Gunliffe
Horseshoe Falls
Niagara Falls
Irvine Agricultural Society
HUNS
Ball Park
Redcliff
Pasehud Park
Lhbor
Bedell
Board of Trade
Iwo
Todd
Euiry Dee
Bei
Disney Dn
Mindows
Assiniboia
Women's Council
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