Canada to Welcome New Governor General Lord Byng
J A Bates notes Canada will greet Lord Byng of Vimy and Lady Byng with a 19 gun salute at the citadel and a state dinner at Government House. The new Governor General will be met in Quebec by Premier Meighen and cabinet, with high public expectations for his popularity and future coastal visit likely in spring.
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Lord Byng
Vimy
Byng
Quebec
Meighen
Government House
Vancouverites urged to fund British Columbia University
A Vancouver committee travelled to Victoria to appeal to the premier for funds to complete the University of British Columbia. The premier implied Vancouver and Fraser Valley residents show little interest in education by rejecting school-by-law funds. The piece argues education is a key asset and laments BC students seeking higher learning in Oregon. Patriotism should drive completion of a Canadian university at home.
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University of Oregon
Advertising BC Goods Through Newsletters and Campaigns
The BC manufacturers rely on exhibits and a province wide news service from the Vancouver Board of Trade to urge buying Made in BC products. Editors view much of the weekly newsletters as filler, while the piece urges lower prices and proven quality to persuade consumers, citing Ontario’s past success with strong ad campaigns.
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British Columbia
B. C
Manufacturers’ Bureau
Vancouver Board of Trade
Stere
Ontario
Province press urged to back Moderation Act profits
A provincial editorial critiques Premier Oliver for blaming newspapers over the Moderation Act. It argues liquor stores profit motive drives public publicity, noting privately owned distilleries and government stores both profit from booze sales. The piece calls for clear support of the act separate from commercial gain.
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Oliver
Preipier Oliver
Bel’s
Lhieé
Ue Press
Bine
Uje
Roose
Tse
Rainmaking plans touch umbrella makers across towns
Vancouver Province notes possible rainmaking efforts tied to Hatfield and new plants across the country. The piece hints at stores in Mission City and Abbotsford while mentioning a radio maker and the phrase Week of the woods, aiming to keep it wet.
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New York
Hatfield
Vancouver
Mission City
Abbotsford
Unis
Taxi Firm Prank Hits Government Liquor Store Run
An outside man for a local taxi firm hoodwinked rivals at the C P R station in Mission Gily. He flagged a line of drivers and booked the courteous “Pree taxi to the Goverment Liquor Store” from the last taxi, winning the fare with a clever cry.
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C. P.R
Mission Gily
Goverment
Movement to graph resolution handwriting for legislature display
A movement seeks a graphed copy of the Hon. John Oliver resolution, drawn by hand, to be presented to the British Columbia Legislature. The goal is to hang it alongside the Belgium neutrality pact and other scraps of paper.
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John Oliver
Nicomen Island
Duite
British Columbia
Harbor men haul hark from the Beach. Oliver remains in plow
San Francisco harbor workers wrestled a hark from the Beach last week. In a separate effort B C residents strained to pull Oliver from the plow, illustrating contrasting local feats.
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San Francisco Harbor
B. C
Oliver
Empress Service Speeds Baggage Handling At Quebec
ABW customs service ships baggage examined by customs officials before arrival and checked to inland destinations. On the Empress liners arriving at Quebec, a trained staff ensures baggage is ready for instant transfer to special trains, enabling swift onward journeys.
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Quebec
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