Category Archives: World War One

Picture of the Week

Posted on January 4, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

I have so many pictures, and interesting objects to share. I am going to start a ‘picture of the week’- it will be an opportunity to commune with people who like history and are interested in our past. For me- … Continue reading →

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Christmas 1917

Posted on December 16, 2010 by brushedwithmystery

2/12/17 Dear Margorie, The Frenchmen all rave about these xmas cards. I received your nice long letter telling me about your trip to New York. I will write in a few days. Hope you and your mother have a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Propaganda for Victory Bonds

Posted on November 23, 2010 by brushedwithmystery

I found this in one of my gran’s journals from World War One. It is about 20 pages, and reads like a child’s song. The goal of the pamphlet is to try and sell Liberty Bonds- in Canada we call … Continue reading →