Letters From The Trenches From Belgium 1915
Letters describe daily life in firing trenches near Belgium July 14 1915. Harry writes of忙 rain sore shoulder lack of dry overcoats and gear. He praises his brother Tony enlisting and notes Geo Mansen wounded. A correspondent from Ryans recalls shells graves and reflections on Kaiser and war’s consequences. Red Cross notes report prize peas donations and a show day event raising funds.
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Belgium
Dad
Eileen
Tony
Geo Mansen
Festhubbert
Eviesa
Empire
Kaiser
Russell
Pte
A Ryans
Sch
No. 3 Co
Nixon
Binscarth
Russell Red Cross Society
Mr. Nixon
G. Walton
Victoria
Christ Church Russell
Red Cross
Final Newton Cup game set for Russell grounds
The final Newton Cup football match will be played at Russell on Wednesday August 18 at 6 30 pm with Roblin and Foxwarren as opponents. Civic holiday declared. stores closed. Local visitors and community events fill the week including church services and the Shellmouth Agricultural Show preparations.
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Halling
Kamsack
F. J. Halling
Russell
Union Bank
D. J. Kippan
Govan
Wilson
Roblin
Foxwarren
Shellmouth
Grogan
Miss Onhouser
Ladies Aid
J Rea
Presbyterian Church
Asessippi
Ruth
Angusville Townwide Weekend Activities and Elections
Residents enjoyed Sunday at Fish Lake and a warm election day with heavy turnout. Joan Bell rode in Mr Callin's car while John Douglas plans a new house and shed. The Red Cross endorsed $5000 for relief and a Linen shower is set for August 26 at the Methodist church. A tobacco fund for the soldiers seeks $56 in subscriptions.
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Fish Lake
N. Chenowith
Mn Setuaiay
Garde Bay
Boone
Annie Young
Calgary
Calgary Normal
Binscarth
Annie Anderson
Red Cross Society
Angusville
Provincial election result gives Norris government large majority
The provincial elections held last Friday brought a large Conservative majority with only five Conservatives elected. In Russell, J P LAYCOCK and WW Wilson fought hard with Wilson winning the largest majority ever for the constituency. F Y Newton was re elected with reduced support against Wingus, Reeve of Hillsburg. The Liberals now govern with plans for prohibition and public works, while Manitobans hope for a clean progressive administration. official returns for Russell and Roblin are listed.
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Norris
Russell
J. P. Laycock
W W W Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Tueney F. Y. Newton
Wingus
Hillsburg
Liberal Party
Mantoba
Russell and
Roblin
Card of Thanks from J P Layeccn after Norris Government
Russell August 7 1915. Thanks to electors and friends for campaign support. Believes people should rule and will watch the pledges of the Norris Government be carried out. respectfully yours J P Layeccn.
Millwood Wheat Cutting and Local Trips Mentioned
Auggth on W McKinnon farm marks start of millwood wheat cutting. Dick Robinson joins Millwood motor club. Crosby celebration noted as Mr and Mrs W McKinnon and R McKinnon depart for Brandon and central Manitoba. Minor car accident near Millwood involving Dupont Jr from Binscarth prompts a transfer to Millwood for a new vehicle. Various visits, picnics, and outings described including Winnipeg guests and district gatherings.
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W. McKinnon
Dick Robinson
Millwood
Dupont
Birth Announcement at Binscarth for Ranne Family
At Binscarth on Tuesday August 3 a birth is announced for the Ranne family. The newborn is named Mranders KS Ranne with a two gon? indicating a weight or time note.
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Rannie
Binscarth
Mranders
KS Ranne
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Frijou
Mutual Movies
G. A. Cope
Ait. Ryans
Warwickshire Regiment
Seaforth Highlanders
Red Cross’ Society
Gilbert A. Cope
Union Methodist and Presbyterian
W. W. W. Wilson
Silvertor
Adams
Coboconk
C Adams
Merchants Bank
Edmonton
Russell School
Oak Lake
Carberry
Hamiota
Bossevain
Gladstone
British Empire
Christchurch
E. J. Secker
Robert Rannie
A Nixon
Harry Cartmell
Birtle
Peston
Saskatoon
Flynn
Tangy
Okanagan Valder B. C
Montreal
Ambrose Horning
James Anderson
David McGilvray
Ard Ordnary
W. W.W. Wilson
Cyril
Bert
Reg Turnbull
Ebv
Swindell
May
W.symonds
Eadie
Knox Church
Fox Warren
Geo. Cartwright
Billy” Wilson
H. B. Gray
Jas Minshull
E Hargreaves
Dan Peddie
Jessie D Hyde
D C Stewart
G C Gibbs
J W Anderson H McIntosh
J Turnbull
R. Rutherford
John Crerar
R M Anderson
W Smith
MS Coulter
C J Chenworth
Guy Coulter
W Kennedy
Ee Ee
Russell Wilson
Laycock
Newton Angus
Newton
Silverton
Mission
Ethel Rutherford
Winnipeg
J Peddie
Pie’s Lenevaitre
Allen
Hamstock
McCay
Dunn
Bugilres
Burke
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