Abbotsford Post Opinion on Railway Board and Clean Up
The Abbotford Post argues Mr Carvell harms western relations with the Railway Commission. It notes freight rates crush western industry, urges a town Clean‑Up Day, and calls for cooperative civic effort. It contrasts wartime vigor with a push for better living conditions and public health.
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Carvell
West
Board of Railway Commissioners
Carvel
Railway Commission
Dominion
Curvell
Canada
Western Canada
Lial
Fraser Valley
Giant gold watch made for Sultan Abdul Medjid
In 1844 a Cornhill firm crafted a twenty two carat gold watch for Sultan Abdul Medjid. The elaborate piece measured five inches across no bell chimed the hours and quarters via wire striking, delivering a cathedral like tone, and cost a substantial sum.
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Vancouver
Sultan Abdul-Medjid
Cornhill
Dominion Wheat and Political Unity Rumors
A muddled scene in Dominion politics shows a divided Progressive party with leadership questions surrounding Creear and wheat marketing plans. Meanwhile a Merritt Herald anecdote recalls a thin man seeking quiet, only to find a noisy street outside after a quiet store visit.
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Merritt Herald
Kamloops
Sunday Law Defied Again by Victoria Merchants
The second Sunday in Victoria under the Lord's Day Act saw widespread defiance by merchants. About 40 offenders were reported to the attorney general for action on charges of violating the act. Druggists boot blacks tobacconists and taxi drivers were among the principal offenders.
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Victoria
Investigation into the Pacific Great Eastern Railway conduct
Vancouver reports say W P Hinton former Grand Trunk Pacific head is leading an inquiry into the Pacific Great Eastern Railway. The probe has visited Vancouver offices then the British Columbia railway department in Victoria and the Squamish terminal property.
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Vancouver
W. P. Hinton
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Mr. Hinton
Department of Railways
Victoria
Squamish
Harding Urges Six Year Term For President
President Harding has come to favor a single six year term with no reelection. He believes this would better serve the public interests after a year in office revealed many beneficial changes. Close friends say he now supports constitutional amendment to implement the change.
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Washington
Harding
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Courtenay
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Hansard
Crerar
Wheat Board
Co-Operative
Crérar
Grevar
Liberals
the P. &. BE
British Columbia Télephone Company
Chevrolet
Stuart Motors
Nash
Mission City
B.C
Alex
Duncan
Notary Public
J. A. Catherwood
Mission City, B. v
Wm. Atkinson
J. H. Jones
C. Cigar Factory
Wilberg & Wolz
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