Shipbuilding halt sparks war time debate in Victoria
The Abbotsford Post laments a shipyard strike paralyzing BC production during wartime and calls for strong measures to resume work. It praises returned soldiers who helped break strikes, argues for higher wages tied to local costs, and urges rapid recruitment to maintain shipbuilding capacity while analyzing taxation and national finances.
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Canada
France
British Columbia
Victoria
Seattle
Vancouver trustees withdraw demand and resignations follow
The Vancouver trustees have withdrawn their request and teachers may resign. The piece argues trustees historically used to be harsh, firing teachers over exams or laziness and claims that those trustees overreach, forgetting teaching’s role is to develop inherited abilities, not endow brains.
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Vancouver
Johnny
Jennis
Fraser Valley convention aims to boost community spirit
Farmers and supporters met in Vancouver to discuss Fraser Valley interests. The gathering echoed the Fraser Valley Development League though with renewed city initiative and hopes for broader cooperation. Delegates from rural areas were invited to future meetings, aiming for more prosperity across the Fraser Valley and coast cities.
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Fraser Valley
Vancouver
Fraser Valley Development League
Bani
As Ar Walire
Proposal to double government revenue via indirect taxes
The proposal aims to raise revenues to $8,000,000,000 through indirect taxation, a financial feat never before imagined by any nation. The plan remains uncertain and speculative, with doubts about feasibility outside the current global context.
Neighbor Day Proposed in Province Sparks Family Tensions
A fragmented piece warns conscription and neighbor day ideas in Ireland, noting Father and Mother roles amid disputes over yard lines, stray dogs, and small daily frictions. The text humorously imagines neighbors coordinating one week in June while stressing practical household annoyances and social expectations.
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Lere
Ifs
Father
Dov
Tie “Howfydo
Local Merchants Urged to Win War Effort
Community leaders urge Tawer Valley merchants to support the war effort by directing sales away from large national chains and toward local shops. Officials emphasize boosting local economies while contributing to national defense goals.
City School Board Reiests Its Line of Duty and Reform
A fragmented account asserts the city school board reinvigorated oversight after resignations at River Ed Ward High. It claims officials misled trustees with improper reports, prompting calls for a supervising principal and a permanent teachers advisory body to prevent future misdirection and ensure truthful inquiries into school conditions.
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City School Board
Rive Ed Ward
Ipon
Ons
Lueteneher
Ashlng
Twlad
van Ollicls
Pro Neveen
Driver Hand Signals and Vehicle Drive Setup
The text describes two hand signals indicating turning left and slowing down. It notes a two car operation with a right wheel drive similar to another car. The passage suggests the idea is good and should be applied, especially in the cities.
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Wilcal
Ile War
Waghind
Stark
Hua
Germany
Gorpny
Germunny
Cormuny
United States
Gasoline Production and Stocks Figures From 1917 Report
The 1917 gasoline production exceeded 1918 by 67 881 487 gallons, totaling 2 729 712 088 gallons for the year. The average daily output fell from 7 478 663 gallons in 1917 to 5 625 gallons in 1916, with stocks on December 31 at 412 256 833 versus 287 758 562 on December 30. Available stocks rose 124 098 271 gallons in the last quarter, per the U S Bureau of Mines release.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Danderine Promises Hair Health In Patent Ad
An old advertisement extols Danderine as the solution to dull brittle hair and dandruff. It claims neglect leads to itching, weakened roots, and hair loss, then urges readers to buy a small bottle from drug stores to restore lustre, strength, and fullness.
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Knowlton
Driver signaling method proposed for safer turns
An American exchange outlines a three signal system to indicate a driver’s intended action. The method uses a raised right arm to signal a right turn, with two other signals for left turn and slowing down, aimed at preventing confusion among nearby drivers.
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Hamil
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