Prairie wheat shipments and Vancouver seaport debate
A discussion on liberal and Whig governments, Ottawa travel by public men, and the potential of Vancouver as a year round seaport for prairie wheat to access Oriental markets. It argues improved facilities would ease seasonal rushes, benefit prairie farmers, and bolster Dominion prosperity, with cabinet by elections influencing the Silver government.
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Ocore
IglaMa
Ottawa
Vancouver
Vancouver Weaport
Benofit
Jong Hagl
Winlaters
Oliver
Victoria society seeks cross party reform for good government
A Victoria society aims to secure good government with a cross party eight-member council. The group notes British Columbia has seen more midlevel management in four years than in two decades and expects a lengthy process. It also calls for an investigation into the PLG and faces a busy effort obtaining it from the Oliver government.
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Victoria
Mey
British Columbia
PLG
Oliver
Tired Fraser Valley Looks For Prosperous Spring
Frustrated residents in the Fraser Valley endure a harsh winter described as the longest in years. They anticipate brighter days and improved prosperity with the hope that the coming winter will bring a stronger economy.
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Fraser Valley
Fraser Valley Sees Land Tax Reclassification Debate
In Fraser Valley towns a land tax reclassification debate unfolds as courts of revision occur. After a poor year and high taxation, land categories shift. good land is separated from marginal land to adjust taxes. Critics ask how taxed gulches and rocky ground can generate revenue to cover levies.
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Fraser Valley
Vancouver seeks federal aid to link Guilford and Kamloops telephonically
A Vancouver delegation plans to urge the federal government to fund a telephone line between Chilliwack and Kamloops at under 50 000 to connect coastal business houses with the interior. The proposed link would tie into existing upper country lines and could cost under 80 000, potentially extending to Penticton. The issue, part of a strong Ottawa memorandum, will be discussed at the Vancouver board of trade meeting Tuesday night.
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Guilliwack
Kamloops
Chilliwack
Spokane
B. C. Telentions Company
Kunloops
Gonplatig
Chili- Wire
Penticton
Vancouver
Okanagan
Ottawa
Vancouver Board of Trade
Why Trees Survive Decay and Fire Across Forests
A reader asks how trees endure aging and damage. The response notes growth in the cambium, external threats like disease, fires, and drought, and cites ancient trees in California and Tenerife. It discusses forest fire impact, the Hudson's Bay Company stance on boreal fire, and a 1921 Quebec fire loss. It ends with a note on valuing a tree economically, including a New York court verdict and common per inch and per square inch valuation methods.
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Galifornia
Teneriffa
Africa
Hudson's Bay
Fox
Ernie vTisher
Dad Otfiers
Ontario
Canaia
Lyadeia
Quebec
Trantior
New Yorke
Massachusetts
Fruit Growers Name Board of Directors
Maple Ridge Fruit Grower Co operative Association annual meeting names new board. G A Cur lift Cooke FG Macey W H Adwell TB Anota elected. G Low appointed secretary. Crohn Toute Co chulkers. Members press Dominion premier to repeal wet find and support anti dumping measures for Maple Ridge growers. Consolidated school planned for Strawberry Al i Survey School district.
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Maple Ridge Fruit Grower Co-operative Association
J. Cretan
H. P. Simpson
W. J. Manson
CG. Berry Growers’ Association
G. Low
Messen Crohn
Toute & Co. Chulkers
Hutt
Dominion
My. Parmer
Victoria
Huntingdon Parents’ Association Hosts Varied School Entertainment
The Huntingdon Parent Teacher Association presented an evening of varied entertainment at the school on Tuesday. A screening of Bean and Redreaving featured Mesars Turnbull and Finlay while Leni showcased by the troupe Mink 32 Blatehzord and violinist Mr. B. Wo. Jagui with tartar. The event included a series of Tintern smiles displaying beekeeping themes and tools, while demonstrations on modern honey production methods offered practical insights.
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Huntingdon
Peacher Association
Mesars
Turnbull
Finlay
B. Wo. Jagui
Government Po Collect Anurats and Tax Reassignment
The provincial government will collect taxes in Huntingdon area between Strahon and the river now assigned to the municipality. Bills owed will be paid by the province to the municipality and charges will be laid on several properties under the annual revenue tax system.
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Don
Tin Neut
Huntingdon
Strahon
Provinent
Suni
Nual
Tink Ule
Maple Ridge school district faces budget and transit cuts
In Maple Ridge district the school budget lists expenditures totaling 2771, with lines for facilities, health, and transport. Transport service is to be halted March 1 due to few pupils using it, with options for students to switch to local routes. Parents ask for better service, water, and a two room school to avoid transport needs. secretary appointed at 20 per month.
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Mapleidge
Osclinatia Fay
Tyne Nadhes
Itis Erenke
Tor
Hahimonil School
Hagoe
Mantle Ridge
Maney
Kealth
Lilloat
Alexander Bolingan
Webster's Corne's
Albion
Tuskin
Autary
Jitney
Rvice. Ing.fo & Gortam
Lillucat
Surrey Board Sets 64 067 Budget for Next Year
Surrey School board prepared estimates totaling 64 067 for the coming year in a Tuesday session. Provincial grants cover 24 925, leaving 59 142 to pass by council. Budget covers teachers and janitors salaries, supplies, fuels, repairs, transportation, and general expenses with 3 700 extra for extraordinary expenditure including Newton and Strawberry Hill developments.
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Cloverdale
Surrey School Board
Sehioo
Newton
Strawberry HI
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