French Recover Lost Ground on Verdun Front
Paris dispatch reports vigorous artillery fighting on the Verdun front near Eparges and Hill 304 with five German planes shot down. A fresh French assault near Hill 804 failed with heavy losses. British and French lines see heavy Turkish clashes around Kut el Amara and Mehenge, with substantial gains and losses.
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German East Africa
Kut-el-Amara
Mesopotamia
Paris
Verdun Front
Eparges
War Office
Berlin
Sayville
London
Tigria
Kut el-Amara
Bn Tome 7
Patriotic Fund Received From Dauntless Supporter
David Oake of Dauntless via B F Souch forwarded 310.00 to The News for the Patriotic Fund, supporting the community drive.
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David Oake
Dauntless
B. F. Souch
Patriotic Fund
Poultry Association Meeting Set at City Hall Monday
The Poultry Association will gather at City Hall on Monday evening to discuss agenda items and upcoming events. Members are urged to attend for the briefing and planning session.
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the Poultry Association
Local High School Debaters Edge Opponents in Contest
Local high school pupils proved their superiority in a debate on the Dominion of Canada owning and operating its railroads. Gordon Harmon led the affirmative as Miss Louise Patterson critiqued rail costs, while Mr Fisher offered opposing views. The judges favored the affirmative after a close exchange. A piano piece by Miss Verence McNichol and a short drama followed, with diplomas awarded by Mrs. Williamson to successful students who traveled to Okotoks.
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Harmon
Renlo Pnd
Igalitvads
Haraadrens
Ralph
Misher
Fisher
Louise Patterson
Messrs. Blanchard
J. ©. Rand
Gordon £. Fraser
Blanchard
Viorence McNichol
Irene Taylor
Helen Armstrong
Reg, Mafixer
Bert Bray
Harold Ferguson
Leon Baker
Williamson
School Board
Escaped Murderer Recaptured Near Windsor
James Anderson alias Stewart, who shot Winnipeg detective Marshall Jackson on a train near Windsor, was captured in Windsor after two days on the run. He had leaped from the train and hid in a barn before hunger forced him to return to a hotel where he was overpowered. He was being taken to Battle Creek to face a safe blowing charge.
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Windsor
James Anderson
Alian Stewart
Marshall Jackson
Winnipeg
Here
Anderson
Battle Creek
Jackson
Alan McGregor Writes A New Year's Letter
Mr James Fleming receives a New Year letter from Alan McGregor written in France dated January 17 in which the writer sends best wishes for the year and wishes for high agricultural yields and plentiful farm hands while noting he is following Uncle Tony Day’s advice and keeping a low profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan McGregor
James Fleming
Ligut
France
Jim
Tony Day
Valor at Ypres commemorated by parish church plaque
A bronze plate unveiled at Parish Church, Upton St Leonards near Gloucester honors Lt Col Birchall of the Fourth battalion who led a bold attack at Ypres with a light cane and fell at the moment his example inspired others. The unveiling occurs Sunday January 21.
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Birchall
Ypres
Upton
St. Leonards
Gloucester
Cal. Hirchall
Bowden Hall
Rural Credit Plan Outlined By Alberta Government
Edmonton January 26. Hon C B Mitchell Provincial Treasurer outlined the Rural Credits bill to the United Farmers of Alberta. The act creates the Alberta Farm Loan Board to regulate mortgage rates, lower costs, and offer 86 year terms with five year repayment privileges. The plan aims for a standardized lower interest rate and long term loans to ease borrower burden.
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C. R
Mitchell
Alberta
United Farmers of Alberta
Act
Alberta Farm Loan Board
Edmonton
C. B. Mitchell
First Presbyterian Church
H. W. Wood
Parliament to adjourn on February seventh under wartime plans
Ottawa reports that the seventh of February will see Parliament adjourn likely until April to finish the address debate pass war appropriations and the borrowing measures. The budget discussion is expected to extend into April with an interim supply bill covering a quarter of estimates.
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Ottawa
George W. Kyte
Richmond
Rumor and Scandal Mark Last Campaign Night
A political race described as full of rumors and unrest closed its formal phase Thursday as Liberal opponent Lacen faced Standon Bt. Leon de. Informal campaigning persisted through the night with committees debating and strategizing. Polls closed at eight. returns expected by nine as radicals and supporters awaited results.
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Lacen
Leon de Standon
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Alta. Govt
Verdun Region
Meuse
Mehenge
Ruhudje
Likuju
Ji Lnga
Vaaou
British Press Bureau
Lower
Rufil
Utete
Utembe Lake
Hill 804
E‘uxents
Bezonvaux-Lauvemont
Woevre
Regnieville
Veho
Luneville
Barleux
Poultry Association
Clane Ae
Oko
Toks Alga
Sclone
Martie Sane
Thur Percival Dea Arinerchall
Royal Fusilie Ecol
Gag cheat _HBE
Ridge
DR. Mitchell
Alberta Govs
United Farmers
Prairie Provinces
Ates
A. B. Copp
Westmoreland
J. G. Turriff
Assiniboia
Turriff
Quebec
Turtiff Alng
Robert Bardem
Ontario
Canada
Arthur Meighen
Turit
Robert Borden
Assinibois
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