Tommies in South Africa Report from Walter Gordon Letter
Walter S Gordon writes from the 2nd Canadian Contingent Battery in South Africa detailing marches over 400 miles, harsh rains, camp life without tents, and fever deaths. He notes British colonial surroundings, interactions with Gordons and Canadians, and hope for a return home after Kronstadt. He asks for letters and mentions his unit's struggle with horses and supply.
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Alex. Stewart
Shellmouth
Walter S. Gordon
BE. Battery
Lec Aar
Deak Sanme
South Africa
William
Cape Town
Carnarvol
Paska
Blomfontein
Colony of
Canada
Gorden Highlanders
Cronje
Casucks
Boulton News Briefs Highlight Local Plans and Warnings
The letter notes an Auctioneer license pursuit by a local resident, a church guest, and a newly formed football club ready to host visiting teams on School Picnic Day set for the 29th inst. It urges civil conduct after thefts, mentions road contracts let by the Road and Bridge Committee, and comments on a frugal council while praising local prospects, homesteads, and crops amid heat.
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Boulton
Old Billy
Brodie
Mares Found by Rea Brothers After Six Years
Messrs James and John Rea returned from Touch Wood Hills with the two mares they lost six years ago. The mares were found to be theirs, a reminder of the adage that advertising pays. Miss A Landen visits friends in the settlement and will return to Neepawa soon. Mr Top stays busy pounding horses. Mr T McNeil had a near miss crossing the Assini boine as horses swam and the rig nearly flooded.
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James
John Rea
Touchwood Hills
Miss A. Landen
Neepawa
Mr. Top
Mr. T. McNeil
Assiniboine
Local Notes and Building Advances Amid Mixed News
The column mentions J Barber visiting, Anderson adding a house extension, and the Royal hotel new wing completion. It also reports D O Keeffes daughter bitten by a dog, noting a recent injury incident.
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Royal Hotel
D. O’keeffe
Local fire damages tools at work shed and repairs advance
A fire last Monday burned all tools in the work shed. The steam shovel broken down the previous week has been repaired and is now operating steadily. The creamery is busy as work proceeds. Mr McCamon secured the contract for drawing the cream. Mr J Smithson has left farming and beard to pursue a career in the cloths business.
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McCamon
J. Smithson
Ontario Crop Outlook Indicates Bountiful Year Ahead
Ontario farming prospects point to a good average fall wheat and clover with spring grains expected to be exceptionally good. Roots and corn show strong progress and hogs and dairy returns bolster optimism for one of the most bountiful years for farmers in Ontario.
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Ontario
Crop Conditions in the United States
The USDA weekly climate and crop bulletin reports week ending June 4 relief from drought in Lake and Ohio regions due to abundant rains. Dakota and Minnesota drought eased. winter wheat harvest begun in Southern Kansas and ripening in southern Missouri and Illinois. Texas rains hinder harvest and injure wheat. progress shown in central Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Flu injury noted in Ohio Valley. California harvests ongoing with large yields. crops favorable in Washington and Oregon. corn progress satisfactory.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Lake
Ohio
United States
Dakota
Minnesota
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Texas
Mississipi
Ohio Valley
California
Crupo
Washington
Oregon
Crop outlook cites cut-worm damage across multiple states
The Modern Miller of Minneapolis reports that winter wheat yields will be limited this year, noting widespread cut-worm damage in Indiana, South Dakota, Texas, South Carolina, Kansas and Maryland. The forecast suggests an average crop at best.
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Vancement
Indiana
South Dakota
Texas
South Carolina
Kansas
Maryland
Minneapolis
Crop Prospects in Europe Bright Across Continent
May 9 report from Country Gentleman’s English correspondent notes a wave of early vegetative life across Europe. Winter wheats recovered well and France and western Europe show uneven prospects, with five to six million quarters of visible supply easing price pressures barring a new crop calamity.
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Country Gentleman
Italy
Spanish
Russia
France
Europe
Century Fund Near Three Quarters Of A Million Goal
The estimated amount in sight for the Century Fund stands at nearly 750 000 dollars as the drive progresses. Local supporters push donations through community events and pledges to reach the target.
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Century Fund
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Transvaal
Kronstadt
Sandy
Walter S. GokDon
Brightside
Binscarth
Mr. J. Barber
Mr. Anderson
Thunas
Deering
Binder
Plymouth
Red Bird Bicycles
W. J. Doig
Eaimers
Foresters Hall
Russell
ATS P. M
A. G. Stevenson
M Lalley
D. M. K NN
Russell Hastens Smal Society
Ine
William Hodgson
Cherry Hill
Barnardo
Walter Nixon
Hanbury Manufacturing Co
Brandon
Silver Creek
Baird's
Blackstock's
Jar. McKay
St.Alion
Kirtwood
Russell County
Coyne
Burgess
Keating
Month
Noon
Sis
John Pearson
R. Tingley
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