Liberal Propaganda Fails to Bend Tory Support Amid Bowser Critique
The Abbotsford Post analyzes Liberal and Conservative dynamics with Bowser as opposition leader. It argues Liberal attacks backfire, Conservatives earn public trust through governance, and provincial elections will test the party lines in Cranbrook and Vancouver. The piece notes low Liberal support after revisions and calls for disciplined voter engagement.
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Politics as personality or opinion in citizen life
The writer questions whether politics should rest on personalities or on shared opinion. Emphasizes that no party is free of flaws since it is made of fallible people. Urges sincerity in politics without claiming any side possesses all virtues. Calls for thoughtful, not blind, participation and cautions against assuming a single rogue on the opposite side.
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Jim
The Town You Owe Your Own Town
A civic editorial urges residents to share responsibility for local improvement. It warns against constant criticism while avoiding duties such as serving as trustees, teachers, or board members. The piece stresses constructive effort and sacrifice of time to prevent a dead town.
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Board of Trade
If He Can Get Away With It Moral View On Character
The Kamloops Sentinel warns that approving the notion of “getting away with it” mirrors moral laxity. It argues true honor rests on consistent honesty in trade and private life, noting many admire sly methods yet condemn such behavior. Absolute integrity, not clever loopholes, defines a trustworthy character.
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Erie
Kamloops
Chan
White
Incompetent Management of Millions in BC Road Deal
Commentary on 1916 Oliver-Farris government actions canceling prior plans for the Pacific Great Eastern line to Prince George. Northern Construction used unit prices with high contractor profit, while government oversight failed. By 1920 only partial mileage finished with unclear costs and unaudited accounts.
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Oliver-Farris
Folley
Welch & Stewart
Pacific Great Eastern
Prince George
Northern Construction Company
Mile 294
Prince
Railway spending questioned by government explanations
The passage questions how such enormous sums are being expended by the government in the construction of the railway. It highlights concerns over funding, accountability, and the allocation of resources amid ongoing rail development.
Strawberries and variety selection for market success
The piece discusses choosing strawberry varieties by yield size shipping quality and consumer appeal. It notes Benuter Duntap Glén Mary Portia and Sonaloy Dunlap as examples and stresses local versus distant markets and soil climate adaptability at Central Experimental Farm Ottawa.
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Glén Mary
Portia
Sofia
Ottawa
Locating Mosquito Breeding Grounds in British Columbia
The Entomological branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture reports on locating mosquito breeding sites in British Columbia through camera and airplane methods. The Fraser Valley study covers 1000 square miles since 1919, using auto boats canoes and later aircraft to map floodplain swamps rich in breeding grounds.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
British Columbia
Tisk
Canadian ‘Air Board
Agricultural Gazette of Canada
Fraser
Fraser Valley
House Vote Passes Commons In Ottawa June
All remaining items in the supplementary estimates were cleared Saturday night in the House. An item of 175000 for the purchase of British Columbia House in London drew explanation from the premier that negotiations for sale had begun during the premier's Ottawa visit. The amount covers preliminary arrangements for the sale.
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Ottawa
London
British Columbia
King
Crop Prospects Improve Across Prairie Provinces
Prairie reports indicate good crop prospects with minimal hail damage. Moisture is plentiful in most districts and forage crops are uniformly good. Grasshoppers are confined to a few points while livestock and pasture are strong. An early harvest is anticipated in Manitoba and crops north of Edmonton look well with adequate moisture.
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Manitova
Edmonton
Market Open to Commerce and Minds to Ideas Quote
A compact quotation from Victor Hugo emphasizes a future where commerce dominates battle and open minds welcome new ideas.
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