Matsqui Council approves numerous road and repair payments
The Matsqui Council lists payments across wards for general repairs including Carmichael Coghlan Owen White and McDougald, with totals for Pemberton Road contracts and township line road items. They also authorize amendments to Section 199 and appoint special constables to enforce the Noxious Weeds Act, plus road funding allocations and tender calls for Mt Lehman Road stumping and grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsqui Council
P .Conroy
W. Bates
Ward LI
A. J. Carmichael
L. Coghlan
W. Owen
Fred White
D. B. McDougald
Ward II
Ward III
E. G. Walters
T. J. Downes
E. W. Mouldey
Johncook Bradner
T. Dilon
J. Grant Myhre
Gilbertson
Shearwater Timber Co
Chas
Melander Owen
Coun. Phiney
Grayburn
Harris Road
Clayburn-Abbotsford
Wright Road
Marshall Road
Hallert
Melander-Owen
Coun Phinney
Mt. Lehman
Notice of Aug 18 Council Meeting at Reeve's Office
West corner of the 8, West 1-4 and south from the NW corner of the SW 1-4 of Sec 12 Tp 16 are described. Phinney-Melander note the bi monthly council meeting to be held at the Reeve's office on Saturday, August 18 at 3 p.m. The council then adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W
Phinney-Melander
Council
Brewster's Veterans Convention Calls for War Effort Unity
Premier warns against profiteering and political patronage while urging Canada to mobilize full manpower and national wealth for the war. He notes Great War Veterans Association actions, honors front-line families, and stresses need to extinguish profiteering in war supplies to support civilians and troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Canada
Dominion
Winnipeg
AU Angles
Great Britain's War Programme Outlined by Lloyd George
The London Weekly Despatch outlines Premier Lloyd George's plan including arming merchant ships, spring offensive prep, mobilizing civilians ages 16 to 60, enforcing blockade, rationing via food tickets, boosting home food production, and deeming canning work immaterial to the war while enforcing prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
Canning
GraphoLOGY 4 By CISSY readers invited for notes
A Fraser Valley Record item announces handwriting based character readings by a visiting graphology promoter. Handwritten specimens on one sheet are to include at least four lines from a quotation or verse, with ten cents per submission. Proceeds go to Patriotic and Prisoners of War Funds, with responses sent to P O Box 6 Mission City B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Valley
Hox 6
Mission City
Fashionable Bride Color Split Ends In Wallets
A shopwalker and a young lady discuss wedding color trends with the man preferring a white gown. The exchange underscores differing tastes and the enduring appeal of white for brides.
Widow and suprise over Peck death questioned
A brief exchange reflects the grim tone of a case surrounding Peck and his widow. The dialogue hints at public curiosity and a sense of relief or satisfaction about the deceased’s fate. The excerpt captures mood rather than full facts.
Oregon and Portland Railroad Co Lands Open for Homesteads
Title to lands revested in the United States by act of Congress dated June 9 1916. Two million three hundred thousand acres to be opened for homesteads and sale comprising timber and agricultural lands. Contains some of the best land left in the United States highlighting opportunities for settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Grant Lands Locating Co Offering Maps of Lands in Oregon
Postpaid map catalog offers a large map showing lands by sections with descriptions of oil climate rainfall and elevations. Grant Lands Locating Co announces box 610 Portland Oregon as contact for the service and requests a one dollar payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Lands Locating Co
Portland
Orogau
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. G. Copping
Pioneer
Abbotsford, B
British Columbia Telephone Co
Ogilvie’s Flour
Albert Lee
Grocer
Township Line Road
HG. Walters
Frank Bradner
Hy. Frederickson
A.roncate
G. Farman
A. Hastie
Jos. Frederickson
D. Johncook
J. Jenson
T. Purver
Fore Road
Syard
R. Gilberg
Nelcore
Ward IV
J. Grant
Shearswater Lumber Co
H. F. Page
J. A. Bates
Glenn Thomas
M. R. Tails
Sumas Man
P. Keay
B.C.E.R
B.C. Gazette
Arrow Press
Henderson & Taylor
Red Cross Societies
Municipality
Mra
Ferguson
Coun
Phinney
Melander
Inance
Qwon-Aish
U.B C. M
Owen Melander
Peter Keay
Nolstland
Brewster’s Veterans
Ume
Great Britain
Graphology
Cissy
P. O. Box 6
Mission City B. C
Jake
Jol RB
Port
Wes
Peck
Oregon & Portland Railroad CO
Grant Lands
J. H. Jones
D. Emery
Abbotsford, B. C
Abbotsford
Abbotsford, B.C
A.J. Henderson & Sons
Alexandria Hotel
M. Murphy
Proprieto
Huntingdon
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