Tag Archives: World War One

Preparing for War in 1914: the Questionnaire

Posted on January 6, 2011 by brushedwithmystery
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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 →

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Valcartier…

Posted on November 16, 2010 by brushedwithmystery
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