Second American contingent lands in France
The second contingent of American troops arrived at a French seaport amid cheers as Major General William L. Sibert assumed command at a nearby camp. The force is reported in excellent shape and eager for action, with transports and convoyes passing submarine danger.
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London
House of Lords
Earl of Derby
England
Germany
France
Paris
Harubese
William L. Sibert
Berlin War Office
British War Office
Lens
Marshal Haig
Army Recruits Trained Across Regions for Frontline Duty
A description notes thousands of recruits in Russia prepared to join the firing line. The men are described as of fine physique and trained nationwide, with images showing this common scene of military preparation.
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Russia
Death of H. E. Baird After Badger-Hole Horse Accident
Harry Edwin Baird manager of Col. Sissons ranch at Walsh died after a Sunday accident when his horse fell into a badger hole near Many Island Lake. A Cornell graduate and former Allan and C. P. R. boats supt, he later managed Sage Creek and Walsh ranches. Funeral set for 3 p.m. at Sissons’ ranch associate 8. G. Baird’s home.
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Harry Edwin Baird
Col. Sissons
Walsh Ranch
Many Island Lake
Badger Hole
General Hospital
Baird
Cornell University
Macdonald College
St. Anne de Belleville
Quebec
Allan and
8. G. Baird
Sage Creek
Walsh
Mason and Elk Orders
Division Avenue
Nova Scotia
Sunset Soap Dyes Debut from Souch and Chopint
Souch unveils the new Sunset Soap Dyes with Chopint, highlighting the launch and potential uses while noting the practical details of the product line.
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Souch
Miss Winnie Brooks Holds Lead in Elks Carnival Queen Race
The Elks Carnival Queen contest shows three days left of voting. Early tallies place Winnie Brooks in first with 9979 votes, Vera Fleming 9640, and Agnes Gillespie 6481 as Agnes rises to third. Other candidates include Margaret Dryburgh 6274 Gwladys Warner 5867 Muriel Smith 5832 Irene Hulbert 6260 Ivy Sinclair 4687 Galena Day 4484 Alberta casualties list and Calgary enterprises appear in mixed highlights. The piece ends with a light aside on Chopin pronunciation.
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Winnie Brooks
Agnes Gillespie
C.ece
Vera Fleming
Margaret Dryburgh
Gwladys Warner
Wenee
Muriel Smith
Irene Hulbert
Ivy Sinclair
Galena Day
Eres
Stampede Decorating Prize Rules Limited to Purple and White
In decorating stores buildings or windows for prizes entry is not required. The only restriction is that purple and white colors must predominate in the decoration.
Tenant Voters Must Register by July 15 for City Elections
Tenant voters are reminded to register at the Assessor's Office in city hall before July 15 to be eligible to vote in the upcoming municipal elections.
Stampede Ball Tournament Draw Sets Matchups
The Stampede thousand dollar baseball tournament draw lists 15 teams and one bye for Medicine Hat Collegians. Matchups announced include Champion vs Prussia Monday at 10 am and Forty Mile vs Monarchs Medicine Hat at 2:30 pm, with rest to follow through Saturday finals.
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Collegians
Medicine Hat
Prussia
Forty Mile
Monarchs
Sceptre
Carmangay
Stavely
Orion
Jenner
Ellis
Raymond
Taber
Burdette
Lomond
Soldier at post shown in delicate listening sapper drill
The image depicts a soldier at his post while sappers trained in listening operate a precision drill. Listening involves detecting direction height and distance of sounds to locate enemy miners and other threats.
Dr Michael Clark Backs Conscription in Commons Debate
Ottawa June 26 Several speeches favor the Military Service Act as the division on the second reading nears. Dr Michael Clark of Red Deer led support criticizing Laurier’s referendum idea and opposing a general election. Col Arthurs and A K MacLean urged more front line manpower and a united post pass.
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Ottawa
Col. Arthurs
Parry Sound
Michael Clark
Red Deer
A. K. MacLean
Halifax
Clark
Wilfrid Laurier
Sam Hughes
MacLean
Canada
Quebec
F. J. Robidoux
Kent
N.B
Donald, Sutherland
South Oxford
O. Turgeon
Gloucester
Jacques Bureau
Three Rivers
Bureau
Ontario
Medicine Hat forms Auto Club with new officers
At a well attended City Hall meeting Medicine Hat members reorganize the Auto Club electing James Fleming as president and Wm Cousins as vice-president. An Alberta Motor League plan is discussed with a $5 season fee and a secretary treasurer to be appointed by the executive. A committee will oversee Calgary and other clubs joining the effort.
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Medicine Hat Automobile Club
R. R. Evang
Dr. C. Boyd
Wm. Cousins
Auto Club
Medicine Hat
Hat Club
Alberta Motor League
M. A. Brown
Drake
McNeely
Stevens
H. Brown
Cousins
Stampede Committee
Auto
H. H. Brown
Calgary
Stampede
Meeers H. Stevens
G. McPherson
J. A. Bell
E. Aberheim
H. D. Francis
A. P. Phillips
B. J. Fewinga
HL. L. Tweed
R. B. Davidson
Dr.Boyd
Vancouver YMCA members serve empire tally
Twenty three killed and forty one wounded form the tally of those from the Vancouver Young Men's Christian association who have served the cause of the empire.
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Vancouver Young Men's Christian Association
Empire
Liberals Sweep Saskatchewan in Provincial Elections
Reported results show Liberals winning 55 of 59 seats with large majorities for cabinet ministers. Conservatives lose ground state by state, with only Saskatoon City and a few towns returning. Labor and Independent candidates fail to gain seats.
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Regioa
Sask
Saskatchewan
Maple Creek
Notekeu
Thunder Creek
W. B. Willoughby
8. Y. Haight
Regina
Martin
Scott
Col. Glenn
South Qu’Appelle
Donald MacLean
Saskatoon City
Lumsden
Moose Jaw County
Prince Albert
Willow Bunch
Partizan League
J. A. Calder
Dunning
George A. Bell
A. Turgeon
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Fountain
War Office
Fontaine Les Croisilles
Oppy
LaBassee
Athens
Stadium
Presbyterian General Assembly
Montreal
Westminster Church
Toronto
Haig
Soissons
Rheims
Moulin de Laffaux
Asiago Plateau
Monte Ortigara
Rome
Lutsk
Volhynia
Stripa
Dniester
Galicia
Petrograd
Berlin
Vienna
Avion
la Coulette
Weil
H. E. Baird
Anna Case
America
United States
Edison
Assiniboia Music Co
Third St
Suell
Alberta
E. Jones
Edmonton
R. Casson
R. G. Howson
Calgary Petrol Limited
Chopin
James Fleming
The
Medicine Hat Auto Club
Janes Fleming
Liberals
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