Advertising Pays in Small Town Papers Say Kamloops Editors
The Kamloops Inland Sentinel cites the value of local newspaper ads as the best way to attract business. It notes Toronto stores refuse higher rates while Kamloops merchants benefit from catalogues and ads, urging steady local promotion and timely subscription support.
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Eastern Department
Trail
Mission City
Kamloops
Toronto
Standard-Sentinel
British Columbia
Weekly visits of this paper brighten district homes
Among many good things that help happiness of the homes in this district are the weekly visits of this paper, bringing news, stories, and community notices to readers each week.
Fraser Valley Record Advertising Rates Inquiry
An eastern catalogue house repeats requests for advertising rates claiming no other medium reaches the district like the Fraser Valley Record. The paper notes it has not sent rates yet but may do so upon inquiry.
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Fraser Valley
Greatest woman in history judged by teachers
A panel of fifty school teachers asked who is the greatest woman in history. The judges awarded the prize to a farmer's wife who manages home duties and children while finding time for self improvement.
Evangelist Claims Neighboring Town Reads the Newspaper
A visiting evangelist told residents of a nearby town that people there should read the local newspaper to stay informed about faith and community events. The remark highlighted the paper as a source for updates on gatherings and moral guidance.
Dog Growls When Food Offends Its Taste
A fragment notes a dog growling when fed food it dislikes. The description suggests an animal behavior response to unsuitable meals rather than a broader incident or event.
Road Making With a Split Log Drag
A detailed guide on building and using a split log drag for rural road maintenance. It covers log selection seven to eight feet long ten to twelve inches in diameter, assembly with cross-pieces, iron on lower edges for clay roads, and safe handling with a chain setup to avoid tipping.
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Dominion
Dimoe
Bf Sf
Olin
Teast
End of the chain drag process at shore edge
The text explains a drag operation along a shore, detailing angles and methods to smooth a surface. It notes adjustments for conditions like rain and heavy traffic, and describes stages from initial drag to final surface shaping and drying before traffic resumes.
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Fife
Wiiler
Taxation Petition Aims Reforms For Unorganized Districts
A late nineteenth century style report notes a petition to the Provincial Legislature seeking repeal of a land tax hike on unorganized districts and the creation of revision courts with local assessors to ease agriculturist burdens. Signatures grew quickly but more time would have increased numbers.
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Durlaix
Bong
Linda
GRAPHOLGY Folk character readings from handwriting samples
An item describes graphology by Cissy claiming handwriting reveals reader character. It requests specimens on ruled paper with four lines quoted, unsigned or with a nom de plume, to fund patriotics and Prisoners of War funds. Also includes short biographical notes.
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Cissy
Alfey
Box
Mission City, B. Cc
Vancouver Plans Experimental Farm For City Relief
Superintendent George D Irian of the city relief department collaborates with the Agricultural College and University to establish an open air agricultural college on the old courthouse square. The project aims to feed Vancouver with surplus produce if favorable winds allow gale conditions to aid distribution.
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George D. Irian
City Relief Départment
Agricultural College
B. , University
Courthouse
Vancouver
Chehalis Farmer Buys Three Holstein Cows for 2000
Mr M P Frame of Chehalis purchased three pure bred Holstein Friesian dairy cows for 2000 overall. The cows were bought for 1000 700 and 200 respectively.
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M. P. Frame
Farmers Petition Opposes Surtax on British Columbia Farms
The Victoria Colonist commends farmers for uniting against last year’s wartime surtax on farming lands in British Columbia. It argues the levy hurts production, urges abolishment, and calls for a businesslike approach to agriculture with farmer consultation and targeted land relief. The piece notes Royal Commission findings and criticizes government delay. It also reports Hatze district Doukhobors agreeing to buy raspberries from Brilliant and Hatze growers, securing 40 tons last year and expanding to meet this year’s 100 ton requirement, with contracts covering about 30 percent of district acreage.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Royal Commission On Agriculture
Kootenay
Hatzte
Hatete
Hatzic
Doukhobors
Ite
Market chat as neighbors check on health in small town
At the market Mrs. Ryan greets Mrs. McCarthy and asks about neighbors. Mrs. McCarthy replies all are well except her husband who, after a period of poor health, reports feeling better this morning. The snippet captures everyday small-town courtesy.
Don’t Use the Same Funnel for Oil and Gas
A cautionary note warns against using one funnel for both radiator coolant and gasoline, stressing the risk of cross contamination and potential disaster. It adds a reminder to advertise items for sale if you have something to advertise.
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MSU
Oshawa Times
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Texada
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PORK
Pearsonville
Vancouver City Farm
Lopenini Ager
Tabacco
Vode
Abbotsford District Board OF Trade
Hope Alanson
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