Oliver and the Railway Magnates Debate in Canada
A biased analysis questions whether Hon John Oliver has targeted MacKenzie, Mann, Foley Welch and Stewart over railway policy. It suggests Oliver has exploited figures about roadbeds curves and boards to pressure rivals, with Brewster and Foley Welch cited. The piece contemplates election impact on rail policy and price controls.
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John Oliver'adoa
Dominion
Provinc
MacKenzie
Mann
Gothar
John Oliver
John
Brewster Becamie
John* Olivera
Mada
John Millistar
Railways
Quita
Foley, Welch and Stewart
Beetern
Tia Rot
Oliver Railway
Oliver
Vajlay
Aingie
Niliresty
Huture
B. Q
Provincial railway aid debate delays Fort George completion
In a heated discussion, Foley Welch and Stewart press provincially funded rail support from the Dominion to finish the railway. The government argues the road should be completed, while opponents claim the delay has stalled progress for a year or more. If ministers had kept quiet, Fort George could be reached already.
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Fort George
City clerk taunts with call to back steel industry
North Vancouver’s city clerk wrote to the Matsiut municipality urging government support for the steel sector, claiming it boosts agriculture. The missive, seen as unkind, contrasts with Ontario’s government-backed rhetoric amid perceived neglect of agricultural interests in British Columbia.
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North Vancouver
Hia
Matsiut
Brit
Fen Columbia
Johu Oliver
Nerlealtire
Printera Ink
Province cartoon shows Hon. John with railway image
The front page picture depicts Hon. John beside a railway scene with a caption about how it was done. The text notes the German strike is now quelled and larger allied support is being considered by the people.
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John
Dewdrey
Germany
Fragmented OCR notes on camouflage and language origins
The readable text discusses camouflage terms of German origin and French usage, referencing disguise in military and observation contexts. It mentions pronunciation guides and the evolving meaning of terms like camoufage, implying a link to concealment and imitation in wartime gear and signals.
Less Cane Sugar Used in Canada News Notes
Report notes reduced cane sugar consumption in Canada due to God Controller measures. Authorities report public cooperation from women’s groups and other bodies in promoting conservation and supporting trade controls.
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Canada
Ood
Lloyd George and the agricultrists demand food supply for war
In a speech to English agriculturists David Lloyd George warned that without feeding both home populations and front line soldiers the war could be lost. He said the enemy will not starve Britain, but Britain must boost food production to avoid relying on American markets and to prevent farmers from misdirecting effort from the plough to arms.
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David Lloyd George
Vedder Problem Moves to Lake Dyking Plan
A meeting of the Suinas Lake Dyking Commission discussed the Vedder river issue and petitions urging the provincial government to remove jew ples from the course of the Sireun and to plan other protections from the Crosung to Sumas lake. Prominent men attended and debated potential steps.
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Suinas ‘Lake
You and Jim Understand Each Other Better
A tale on storekeeper Jim, a plain, honest man who finances community needs, and a customer who uses credit, measures value by a domie standard, and keeps a wary eye on prices and service. The piece contrasts local trust with buyer stinginess and reflects on mutual obligations in small town commerce.
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Jim
Ty Jim
Hersila
Bétuuke
Tung
Ds Otiers
Mandy
Poor Jim and the town’s cash squeeze refrain
A lament of business decline and debt where merchants extract profits from Jim, locals push cash loans, taxes rise, and vacancies grow. Stores dwindle, schools suffer as residents must flee to the city for decent education, and the cycle tightens under cash pressure.
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Jim
Dominion plans for new steel cargo steamers
The Dominion government aims to maximize shipbuilding using all available resources to craft modern steel cargo steamers in three sizes from 3000 to 10000 tons. A key hurdle is securing ship plates and shapes due to US export priority rules, with negotiations under way to establish mills for required materials. In 1917 Imperial Munitions Board orders spurred nationwide shipbuilding activity, totaling 90 million dollars for over 100 vessels with 350000 tons capacity. Norway placed orders for 22 steel ships of 3500 tons dead weight. many smaller vessels are also being built for private accounts.
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Dominion
United States
Canada
Themperial Munitions Board
Bank of Commerce
Chilliwack Meeting Backs Five Year Prohibition on Leasing to Asiatics
A public meeting in Chilliwack, attended by farmers, unanimously resolved not to lease or sell any lands to Asiatics for five years. The pact, signed by most landowners, aims to bar disposal of lands except uncleared parcels and defines Asiatic as all individuals from India and related groups. The gathering also urged the Indian Department to halt leasing cleared Indian Reserve lands to Asiatics.
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Chilliwack
Chilliwack Valley
India
Indian Department
Railway Earnings Show Canadian Funds Jump in 1917
The gross earnings of Canada’s three railway systems for the calendar year totaled 254,740,000, up from 234,417,000 in 1916 and 184,218,000 in 1915. The rise reflects a large increase in goods hauled, despite limited additions to rolling stock and efforts to keep roadbeds in proper condition.
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Canada
Verse excerpt about meatless and wheatless days in St Louis
The fragment ponders meatless Tuesdays and wheatless Wednesdays with playful, rhythmic complaints. It references homes, clothing, and bars as "beatles" and "sheetless" while noting thinner, wiser days. The piece ends with a humorous, skeptical jab at the "kutuar" and mentions the St Louis Republic.
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Heck
St Louis Republic
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Aurotsford Rout
Pade Feantstiing Company
Journal Bepradtarthe Inter Pte
Khow
Ant
Walthey
Agin
Great Eastern
Michard McBrids
Ysopls
Thomason
Pacific
Loyd George and
Agriculurist
You
Dart
Abbotsford District Board OF Trade
Hope Alanson
N. Hill
Abbotsford
B. C
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