Vancouver and New Westminster grain elevator clash noted
A Vancouver World column criticizes New Westminster officials for sectionalism over grain elevator site selection. The piece argues the Fraser River to Burrard Inlet choice affects all communities on the peninsula, urges business grounds over rivalry, and cites the broader value of local papers in delivering pertinent news.
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Seattle
Washington
Vancouver
Taylor
New Westminster
Baxter
Rallyway
Winnipeg
Fraser
Burrard Inlet
Paninsula
Coquitlim
Inlet
Kea
New Westminister
Lkely
Grain Elevator Site Consideration for Mission City
Discussion hints at placing Mission City claims for a grain elevator and industrial site on Fraser River. Owners of Industrial Mission may offer a free site, with one owner abroad on business. The paper hints at potential local advantage and lack of broad advertising.
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Mission City
Fraser River
Industrial Mission
East
What is News in Small Town Papers
A fragmentary reminiscence on local newspaper habits shows how rural papers mock grand claims yet quietly report ordinary events like barn painting visits and millinery shopping trips. The passage notes readers’ curiosity about the community circle meetings at Mrs. Lafe Perkins home and similar local sightings.
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Abner Jones
Lafe Perkins
Poke
Eleanor Wilson
Grand Rapids News
Migs Angelica Botta
Transcontinental Rail Line Freight Service To Start June First
Canadian Northern Pacific Railway vice president Hanna announces freight service on the new Transcontinental line will begin June first. Construction in British Columbia continues, with about 230 miles remaining to lay and 243 miles completed on the BC division. By year end the company expects coast to coast through passenger and freight service.
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Qmedal
Hanna
Canadian Northern Pacific Rail Way Company
C. N. HR
British Columbia
North Thompson
Yellowhead Pass
Port’ Mann
Port Mann
Cinco
C.N. R
C.P. R. Man
Lytton
Thompson River
Thompson
Kamloops
Yellow Head Pass
Lyon Creek
Easter Market Report at New Westminster Auction
The Easter market at New Westminster drew large crowds with a strong line of goods. Calla lilies sold at 25 cents a pot, potted Easter lily at 25 dollars, daffodils three dozen for 85 cents, and other花 items like tulips hyacinths and gooseberries remained at last Monday’s prices. Poultry offerings included Hybirds around 23 to 24 cents per pound and ducks 18 to 22 cents. Veal and pork were abundant, with other meats available near prior quotations. The first spring lamb has not yet appeared in sufficient quantity.
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New Westminster
Oolichan market forecast and price notes
The season’s appearance suggests oolich fish will be offered for sale within a week. Fraser River oolichs are expected to enter the market, with Columbia Tiger catches already noted. Prices: eyes at 26 cents a dozen, butter at 40 cents a pound, with no changes recorded.
Appointment of Clerks and Stenographers at Westminister Land Registry
The Gazette lists new clerks Elwyn Speakman Reaves Cawley Alban Clark Ernest Thu born Dunford Duncan McMadden Frederick George Watta John Brock Johannson Ralph Chimton and stenographers Marjorie Ibbott Dickson Maryented Kolly appointed to the Westminister land registry office in the current issue.
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New Westminster Land Registry Office
Elwyn
Speakman Reaves Cawley
Alban Clark
Ernest, Thuborn
Dunford
Duncan
McMadden
Frederick George Watta
John Brock- Johannson
Ralph Chimton
Marjorie Ibbott
Dickson
Maryented Kolly
Development of civic spirit in modern business leaders
In this piece the Commercial urges merchants to act as catalysts for town progress. It argues successful merchants should apply business principles to municipal welfare, join boards and local organizations, and support local sports and entertainment to foster civic pride and community cooperation.
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Board of Trade
West
Respectability in Business and the Cartel of Rates
The United States Express Company may quit. The piece argues railroads blocked higher freight charges and that the express firms rely on shippers, even the government, to fund cost shifts. It critiques capitalist hegemony, favors orderly transfer of property under socialism, and praises the working class ingenuity while warning about due process and compensation. New York Call.
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United States Express Company
Express Company
United States
Lrailroad
Cnat
Eough
Valnes
Terialiatra
New, York
North Burnaby Conservatives Host Smoker and Local Votes
The North Burnaby Conservatives held a smoker last week as school children began voting for the May Day Queen in New Westminster. A new room will open in Whonock School next week in temporary quarters, and A Stevens of Port Hammond aims to finish clearing the 8% acre Maple Ridge cemetery around mid May.
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North Burnaby
New Westminster
Whonock Schol
A. Stevens
Port Hammond
Maple
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The
Post Publishing Company
Nor Agin
Jay
Land, Registry Office
Praser Valley
Websters
NEW International
Wester
Hogrny Iellan
India
Merriam Webster
Errians
Currie& McKenzie
A. McCallum
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