Judges stance on naturalization and wheat board odds
The Abbotsford Post notes Judge David Grant of Vancouver opposes naturalization for certain foreigners, arguing only Anglo Saxons should become citizens. It also critiques Progressive Party views on reviving a wheat board, citing Crerar’s hesitation and calls for streamlined trade between farmers and merchants.
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David Grant
Vancouver
Jananene
Canada
Europe
Ottawa
Wheat Board
Progressive Party
Crerar
Redcliffe
The Jump Between First Cost and Final Cost in Canada
The Montreal Herald notes rising consumer prices despite falling raw product values. It highlights two incidents showing large distributor profits, with wool cloth once $12 a yard retail coming from a mill at $3, a 400 percent spread. Milk price cuts in Montreal shift costs to producers, provoking calls to curb profiteering in staple goods.
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Montreal
Herald
Weekly Star
Mie
Canada
Toronto
Arkal
Dominion Live Stock
Pracier
The Attainment of Physical Beauty Text
A vintage guide promotes beauty via exercise over costly treatments. It describes two hip reducing exercises, balance tips, and progressive repetition. It notes a trend toward physical culture dances for posture and carriage echoing ancient Greek ideals.
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Nowich
Wanman
By-elections and the hook in Nelson
The text discusses by-elections as a fishing metaphor, noting easy catches if the right bait is found. It cites Nelson as a consolidated district where about $200,000 paid for road and incidental costs while Revelstoke required over $500,000. Cranbrook looming next with a similar fund approach, hinting Premier’s reaction to Vancouver.
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Nelson
Revelstoke
Cranbrook
May Rod and Gun in Canada features stories and articles
The May issue of Rod and Gun in Canada offers a wealth of stories by Harry Moore and others, including The Imp of the Trail and Ann Angler's Dream. It highlights articles by C. N. A. Ireson, Bon dy castle Dale, and contributors A. Bryan Williams and J. W. Winson. The magazine, published monthly by Wot Taylor Limited in Woodstock Ontario, also announces a new photographic department and varied departments on guns, ammunition, and nets.
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Wiliams
J. Todd
Tops Nord
C. N
Guns
A. Bryan Willams
J. W. Winson
Hillingdon
ROD and Gun
Canada
Wot, Taylor, Limited
Woodstock
Ontario
Friend Quotes Aidive Amoke Elgars Gifted by Wife
A humorous observation defines a friend as a man who will help you amoke the elgars your wife gave you, illustrating a lighthearted view of companionship and shared indulgence.
Flappers Union Bylaws Reveal Satirical Club Rules
This uproarious piece presents the bylaws of the Flappers Union, a satire outlining ridiculous rules about attire, behavior, and social ambitions. It mocks flapper culture with exaggerated clauses on skirts, cosmetics, smoking, vamping, and seeking wealthy marriages, ending with a jab at alimony after divorce.
G W V A Dance Supported at Alexandria Hall in May
Alexandria Hall hosts the G. W. V. A. dance on May 12 as part of spring events. The notice invites attendance and notes community support for the event.
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Alexandria Hall
UNITED ACTION WINS
There is an old story of a man who called his three sons to his bedside. Taking three sticks he failed to break them when held together but found it easy when taken singly. This is a familiar exemplification of unity is strength, urging people to stand together and work cooperatively for the common good. Unity of purposes is the foundation for success.
Premier Oliver names new Labor Minister in Victoria
In Victoria on April 12 Premier Oliver announced a cabinet reshuffle after a consultation. Hon A Manson and J G attorney general will receive new posts. Manson has signified willingness to accept and will be sworn in later in the week.
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Victoria
Oliver
King
Labor
A.M. Manson
J. G
Manson
Died At Clayburn Irishes of Jes Turmel Soldier
The irish family of Jes Turmel, a Clayburn returned soldier, was found dying on a Saturday morning. Coroner ruled death from natural causes after Turmel suffered convulsive attacks linked to wartime experiences. Interment was held at St. Marty’s Mission City. body taken to Gillies’ undertaking rooms in Huntingdon for investigation.
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Clayburn
Jes Turmel
Ran
Turmel
St. Marty's
Mission City
Gillies
Huntingdon
Advertising as the key to postwar business revival
The piece argues that sustained newspaper advertising, especially in the Commoner, can restore merchant business by reshaping public habits and driving demand. It stresses that ads influence shopping choices, fashion, travel, and even food, urging merchants to use local ad columns to grow commerce and avoid downturn.
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Toderby Commoner
Parhana proverb on women's changing minds
A brief, humorous remark notes that Parhana women are driven by changing minds more often than men. The line suggests women adapt their opinions frequently, implying flexibility or indecisiveness in contrast to men.
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J. A. Bates
Mie Nan
Flappers! Union
Flappers' Union
United Front
T-No
Stvingy
United Action
British Columbia Telephone Company
Chevrolet
Mane
Stuart Motors
A ‘Hevrolet and
Nash
Guy
B. C
Wm. Atkinson
Fraser Valley
B.C
CG Cigar Factory
Wilberg & Wolz, Frofs
J. H. Jones
Headstonas
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