Christmas in Oxbow Festivities and Family Reunions
Christmas in Oxbow brought joy to children and adults with Santa visits at McCay's store, sleigh teams, and candy distributions. A Christmas Eve and Day film program at Wylies entertained all ages, while returning relatives and soldiers on furlough joined extended family gatherings amid Europe’s war news. The piece notes gratitude for celebrating Christ’s birth in peace.
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Oxbow
McCay
Saint Nicholas
Europe
British Empire
Grand Ball Honors Soldier Boys In Oxbow
A grand ball in King Edward hall Monday celebrated returning Soldier Boys. Music by J. H. McCrindle and Siex Patten drew a well attended, lively crowd as joyous reunions and social exchange followed.
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Oxbow
King Edward Hall
J. H. McCrindle
Siex Patten
Marconi Basket Social Held At School House
The annual Marconi basket social was held at the Marconi school house on December 23. The program began late after late arrivals. Mr. Williams chaired the event and led a familiar old hymn, proving a capable chairman and adding to the proceedings.
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Marconi School
Williams
Irene Bosomworth Recapped At Oxbow Event Auction
Toward the end of the program Mr. Johnson of Oxbow led the proceedings and auctioned baskets. He performed this role in his usual capable manner. After supper dancing followed with music by Mr. Williams during the wee sma’ hours.
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Irene Bosomworth
British War Casualties Total Through Dec 6
In reply to a written question, Premier Asquith announced in the British House of Commons that total war casualties since the start reach 528,227 through December 6. Killed amount to 119,923 with Dardanelles losses at 114,555 and French and Flemish losses at 387,988 while other theaters show 25,654.
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House of Commons
Asquith
Dardanelles
France
Flanders
Planders
Paaxck
Cae
International Harvester Plans Profit Sharing for 35000 Workers
The International Harvester company announced a plan to make 35 000 employees stockholders and profit sharers. Employees may buy profit-sharing certificates with monthly salary deductions. Certificates can be converted into stock below market value. A 1 percent annual bonus is added through March 1, 1916 for participants.
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Cmecaco
International Harvester Company
Many Oxbow Soldiers Spend Christmas At Home
The article lists soldiers who recently enlisted from Oxbow and spent Christmas with families. It mentions Jack Gordon and Private William Robertson of Edmonton also at Oxbow for the Merrell home, and names Jas Reed, Chas Banks, Clark Banks, and Hiram Banks who returned to Winnipeg to enlist, with many others planning to depart Monday for Winnipeg to enlist.
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Oxbow
Jack Gordon
William Robertson
Edmonton
Merrell
Jas, Reed
Chas,Clark
Hiram Banks
Winnipeg
Canada designates January 2 for intercession in churches
At a cabinet meeting Ottawa decided to name Sunday January 2 as a day for intercession and prayer in all Canadian churches for the success of Great Britain and her allies. The first Sunday of the year was set aside for a similar observance.
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Ottawa
Great Britain
Widow Condoled By Pariah After Third Husband’s Burial
The text presents a grieving widow, once poor, who has just buried her husband for the third time, as a bereaved figure console, while a pariah tends to her sorrow. The scene conveys social alienation amid mourning.
Be comforted in great affliction and hopeful hearts
A bereaved woman consoles herself with faith after a death, saying John was a good man and expressing hope of finding another companion in time. The minister notes sorrow without despair as part of Christian hope.
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John
Demonstration of the Loop the Loop at Wigmore’s Ware
Farmers are urged to attend a demonstration of the Loop the Loop at Thos Wigmore’s store. On Monday January 10 1916 John Eaton of the Hudson Bay Empire journeyed 5000 miles for an unspecified purpose. The piece notes young men would travel great distances to avoid recruiters.
Union Funds Access at Union Bank of Canada Branch
Notice from Union Bank of Canada Oxbow branch announcing that two named individuals may sign to make or withdraw funds when in town or when visiting the bank. It notes one party may act for expenses and that the arrangement is convenient if the husband is frequently traveling or the wife needs to procure funds with her own signature. E Ivey, manager.
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Union Bank of Canada
Oxbow
E. Ivey
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SON
Xmas Goods
Canada
Oe Tod
Tino
AZO
W. N. Alcorn Dry Goods Merchant
Marconi Basket
Vester Co
Burt
Battery B
Mic
Patheter
the Black Box
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Jand Stationer
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