Germans Readied for Major Blow on Eastern Front
Paris correspondence reports Germany plans to use captured Italian guns and Russian-reserves to strike the eastern end of the French line before year’s end. Bilateral clashes and artillery activity continue across Alsace Verdun and Cambrai fronts with ongoing casualty reports and modest territorial gains by German forces.
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Toronto
Paris
Italy
France
Alsace
Altkirch
London
Motines
Cambrai Scetor
Bourlon
Verdun
War Office
St. Quentin
Fosses Wood
Amicette
Aisne
Rheims
Meuse
Reuter
Ottawa
Cambrai
Berlin
Rev A Laptavish Discusses The Modern City
The forum yesterday featured Rev R L McTavah speaking on The Modern City and Civilization. He explained the difference between ancient and modern cities, the causes of urban growth, and asked whether rural crowding explains today’s urban population surge.
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A. Laptavish
R. L. McTavah
British Troops Reoccupy Trench Southwest of Bourlon
British forces regain high ground trench southwest of Bourlon after Friday loss near Cambrai. Masnieres evacuated by British shelled. heavy fighting continues with German assaults repulsed at Masnieres and nearby villages. Berlin cites armistice talks under Prince Leopold of Bavaria.
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France
Bourlong Village
Cambrai
Masnieres
Byng
Villers-Guislain
Ypres
Lavacaquerie
Berlin
Leopold of
Bavaria
Women urged to vote for Union candidates in war time
A Toronto gathering led by Mrs Hamilton urged women to use their vote for Union candidates in Canada’s war effort. She highlighted 40 000 eligible women in Toronto and 1 200 000 nationwide, praised Liberal support for patriotism, and referenced the Great War Veterans Association.
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Citizens’ League
Margaret Eaton Hall
Siiney Small
L. A. Harmlitos
Toronto
Canada
Hamilton
Robert’ Borden
Her
Hear
Union Government's Action Re Farmers' Exemption
Major-General 8 C Mewburn, minister of militia, pledges farm sons honest in food production exemption from service. He vows any farmers unfairly called up will be honorably discharged and returned to the farm to boost food production.
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8. C. Mewburn
Dundas
Ontario
Provisional Government in Russia Reappears in Genese
Petrograd reports the Provisional Government, ousted last month by the Bolsheviks, resurfaces with a manifesto claiming legal authority and urging Russians to ignore Bolshevik decrees. German authorities press on with plans to disorganize the Russian army and train language specialists for propaganda among troops.
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Russia
London
M. Tehmerina
England
Great Britain
Leon Trotzky
Bolsheviki
Jews
Bec. U
Russii Pro
Polshviki R
Petrograd
Falming
Washington
Dec. C
Victory Loan drives Medicine Hat raise near million
The Victory Loan campaign closed Saturday night with Medicine Hat and surrounding districts rallying to the appeal. By noon the returns stood at 925000, and organizers expect the final total to approach a million dollars. Citizens praise the strong community effort and efficiency of the campaign.
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Boloelock
Medicine Hat
Christmas Tree Distribution Pickup by J J Palmer
The P R is netting its annual supply of Christmas trees for distribution to churches Sunday schools hospitals and schools at no cost. Interested groups must call J J Palmer at phone 706 before December 5 to request a tree.
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The
P.R
J. J. Palmer
Govt Undertakes Repair of Dam at Elkwater Lake
The Board of Trade secretary receives a letter from Mar Ro Campbell Director of Forestry Ottawa stating a reassessment has ended and the dam at Elkwater Lake will be repaired at the earliest date. Supervision will be by the Irrigation branch with costs shared between Forestry and Irrigation.
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Elewater
Board of Trade
Mar
Ro Campbell
Forestry
Forestry Branch
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Elkwater Lake
Local Municipal Nominations for Mayor and Council
Acclaimed mayor B J Bott for a third term. Councillors named include Patrick Lavette H E Howard Gev Lydiatt all acclaimed. School board nominees E W Brown G G Patterson Lon Barber acclaimed. Other mayoral and alderman names listed as movers and seconders among competing candidates.
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B. J. Bott
Patrick Lavette
H. E. Howard
Gev. Lydiatt
E. W. Brown
G. G. Patterson
Lon Barber
Medicine Hat Mayor Seeks Re election in 1918
A Medicine Hat voter letter reveals the incumbent mayor's decision to run again on a platform of fiscal restraint and efficient city management. He highlights gas provisioning progress, prudent pipe purchases, and ongoing efforts to support local industry amid wartime stress.
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City of Medicine
Lat
Rimient
Council of Threet
Southern Alberta Victory Bond totals rise toward ten million
Final results for Southern Alberta show twelve divisions excluding Calgary totaling 4 074 100 with Calgary adding 4 508 650, bringing the regional sum near 10 million. Over 25 000 Victory Bond holders are recorded in the area and payments extend into next days if needed. Further reports from other points are awaited as totals grow.
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Alverti
Calgary
Alberta
Duke of Devopablie Visits City With Parade and Tour
Tomorrow the mayor council and reception committee with mounted escort Boy Scouts and city band depart City Hall for the depot to greet His Excellency the Duke of Devopablie and escort him through industries. A luncheon at Wirth Avenue church follows at 12.16 after which the Duke inspects scouts veterans and city officials. A civic address at 3.30 at the Empress theatre includes veterans, unveiling of Scout and 8.0.8 honors and a medal to Scout White before Nest pt Kin Association proceedings close.
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Boy Scouts
Duke of
Duke
Empress Theatre
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