Doings at Victoria Prohibition Deputation Seeks Act Reform
A Victoria deputation of Prohibitionists urged amendments to the Act including an independent three‑member commission, limits on private liquor storage, and a jail penalty change for first offenses. Debate showed government opposition leaning toward independence, with divisions and questions over Formations, pensions, and veterans tax exemptions. Insurance contracts awarded to Gillespie Hart & Todd, Ltd. amid tender controversy, highlighting government financial dealings and alleged favoritism.
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Mmembers
Ruy
Sisio
Attorne-General
Pooley
Esautmal
Baler Jan
Spaatier
Thewig
Th. Anderson
Mests
Gillespie, Hart & Todd, Limited
Victoria
Wh ‘Oi
John Hart
Insuance
Proerty
Brengs
Insurance bids and public funding raise questions
Insurance Company of Pennsylvania bids per hundred dollars while Uk Ilome and British Crown groups offer lower rates. A separate note mentions the Victoria Daily Times receiving public funds for government publicity in a special edition, highlighting political favoritism concerns amid a $90 million assessment.
Auto travel boosts farm life says local dealers
Stuart and Millar, Chevrolet agents, tout the automobile as a national asset by linking farms to markets and social centers. They argue cars save time, raise profits, and bring city life comforts to rural homes, expanding farming's appeal and neighborhood connections.
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Stuart
Millar
Good Roads Men Invade Victoria
The Good Roads League of British Columbia calls delegates to Victoria next week to present demands to the government and legislature. The two day convention may occupy the doorsteps of Parliament if action is delayed. Also notes W J Manson addressing fruit growers in Chilliwack about a Hatzie-style association and a Maple Ridge branch formation. The Embroidery Club met at Mrs King's home.
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Victoria
Good Roads League of
British Columbia
League
Old Roads League
Union of British Columbia Municipalities
Sun
W. J. Manson
Chilliwack
Hatzie Association
Manson
Whenhoeth
Maple Ridge Association
Embroidery Club
Butter Wrappers Available for Summer at Bates Printing
Now is the time to stock up on butter wrappers for the summer months. Get them at Bates Printing Office.
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Bates’ Printing Office
Construction contract for Hatsle cold storage plant awarded
The Hatsle cold storage contract goes to BL Davidson as the lowest bidder. Building measures 150 by 690 feet and rises two stories with a 600 ton capacity, plus a 300 ton basement capacity not to be finished this year. Upper floor ready by late April with five rooms. Excavation finished, walls in cement, upper story in Clayburn hollow tile. Also notes a Vancouver visitor, and a pending reorganization of the Provincial Land Settlement Board with a new chairman anticipated after the current one resigns.
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Sagemient
Victoria
Provincna
Vancouver Weather Sees Driest February In Years
The Vancouver paper notes February as the driest in years with a forecast of a tarred road toad et Looze reaching Terminal City daily, reflecting unusual winter conditions and travel notes.
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Mys
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