The Intelligencer September 8, 1914 (page 2)
“The Red Cross and Supply Committee of the Belleville Patriotic Association is now fairly well organized for work … It is understood that there are a number in the city who are making comforts for the boys at Valcartier. … A large box of helmet caps, health bands, wristlets and housewives, was sent to the Belleville boys on Saturday.”
[Note: “housewives” were small sewing kits]
The Intelligencer September 8, 1914 (page 2)
“Valcartier Camp, Sept. 4. Dear Mother: Yesterday was a moving day. Every one in camp, I think, had to move. All are now joined to the 43rd of Ottawa. This afternoon we were up before the doctor and were examined. To my great pleasure I was pronounced fit. Only about five out of the Belleville bunch were rejected. Am well and hope you are the same. We are to be inspected on Sunday. Archie Cooke. … Note. — Archie, who is but 19, is now orderly sergeant.”
First World War Belleville 