Splendid Sights on The Battlefield Letter From Frontline Pte
A letter from Pte Amos, written to E L Amos of Auto Road, recounts close calls and a bombing raid on Fritz’s line. He describes trenches lit by distress signals and flares, shelling from both sides, and a near miss seven feet from his position. The writer notes rest for about 12 days and mentions Sgt H Eastman surviving the attack unscathed.
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E. L. Amos
Auto Road
Pte
Amos
Land of the Living
Fritz
H. Eastman
Elevator Co Leaves Valparaiso Petition on Waiting List
A Valparaiso farmers meeting aimed to secure a co operative elevator for 1917. The Regina Ele vator Co informs D Ford that due to abundant pre existing requests they cannot authorize a new local elevator this year and places the application on a waiting list with hope for 1917 construction.
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The
Recorder
Valparaiso
Regina
Ford
D. Ford
Ford P.O
Arborfield council approves 1916 salaries and contracts
Rural Municipality of Arborfield meeting at Addington School with Reeve Tulloch and four councillors approves weed inspector wage 320 per day, auditor Petrie 3500, sec treas 300, secretary treasurer 55, and various payments and contracts including tamarac plank delivery and bridge work. Meeting adjourns to March 11 at 3 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulloch
Hugon
Favrean
Hudon
W. J. Stewart
Carr. Johnson
F.G Petrie
Favreau
J. E. Storey
John Guinan
Carrot River
Centre Road
England
J. L. Vineyard
Johnson
Wm. Vallene
J. D. Tulloch
Fred Cummings
Cary
Burntout Creek
Western Municipal News
Susan Woolsey Weds Albert Carson At Parsonage
Miss Susan E J Woolsey and Mr Albert Stinson Carson were married on Wednesday afternoon March 1 at the Methodist Parsonage in Tisdale by Rev J C Sidley. The ceremony at Arpsville united the bride and groom with Miss Francis Woolsey as bridesmaid and Mr George Carson as groomsman.
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Methodist Parsonage
Tisdale
J. C. Sidley
Susan E. J. Woolsey
Albert Stinson Carson
Arpsville
Francis Woolsey
George Carson
Mrs. Car
Birth Announcement for Jensen Daughter
A daughter was born this February to Mr and Mrs E Jensen. The newborn is their first child and was welcomed into the family with joy.
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Mrs. E_ Jensen
Local Appeal for Belgian Relief Urges Public Help
Premier Asquith cites Belgium as a debt to the British Empire and calls on all citizens to aid the relief effort. A local committee will meet at Dr MacKay's office to receive voluntary contributions, with funds forwarded via the Tisdale Recorder and not tied to Red Cross drives.
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Asquith
Belgium
United Kingdom
Empire
Germany
France
Russia
Bellum
Central Executive Committee
MacKay
Red Cross Society
The
Tisdale Recorder
B A Elevator Co. Builds Third Storage Bin
The British American Elevator Co. Ltd. is nearing completion on a new third storage bin with a 16,000 bushel capacity. Demand is abnormal as farmers from many regions use good roads to deliver grain. The firm now holds about 60,000 bushels and will exceed 70,000 after the bin is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americam_ Elevator Company. limited
Theabor
H. A. Kson
Leap Year Ball Draws Largest Crowd in Tisdale
The Red Cross Leap Year Ball at Homer's Hall in Febayth drew an exceptionally large crowd, with a four-piece orchestra and a late supper by Red Cross members. The event raised gross proceeds of 73 dollars, described as a splendid success and the largest dance hall gathering yet seen in town.
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Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Homer's Hall
Febayth
Tisdale
The
Tender Notice for Wood Delivery at Tisdale Mill
Tenders are invited for a quantity of cordwood to be delivered to the mill by the receiver. The work is handled by Tisdale Trading and Milling Co. Limited. All bids must be submitted as directed by the company.
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Tisdale Trading and Milling Co. Limited
Tisdale Trading and
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Mr. Farmer
Pearse
Edworthy
Bros
Lumber’ Merchants
JB Fann
Star City
H. Pearse
Arborfield
Counci
Addington School
Reeve Tulloch
J Bley
B.A. Elevator Co
Industry
Dia
Mond Brand
Fleur
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