British Columbia Politics and Lloyd George Debate
The Abbottsford Post surveys the third session of Parliament and argues Premier Oliver's leadership has failed Dewdney. It criticizes Oliver for taxes and debt, calls for Dr. McLean to replace him, and warns against concentrated power, urging Parliament as the true sovereign. It links local politics to Lloyd George’s influence and British liberty.
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Victoria
Oliver Cat
Drovilies
Mhis
iRignosr Oliver-elving
Idatat
Alusiine
P.G.B
John Olive
British Columbia
Oliver
Dewdney
John
Premiser Oliver
Lloyd George
Cuexar
Lloyd Georges
Promises Made on Nicomen Island Roads Lacked Follow Through
The passage notes that settlers on Nicomen Island viewed the area as a promised land. Candidate Friend Olver warned what he would do if elected, claiming roads would improve. After election, promises largely faded, with Den Martyn renewing them yet funds and attention dwindled over six years, leaving roads neglected.
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Nicomen Island
Olver
den Martyn
Oliver
Deay
Dewdney
Lloyd George as World War Victory Leader and Premier
Postwar assessment urges that Lloyd George rose as the war’s dominant British statesman and premier. It credits him with saving the world from Teuton defeat and shaping protections like old age pensions and unemployment insurance, while noting Britons preferred leadership over dictatorship and criticized the Conservative backlash.
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Lloyd George
Germany
Hig
Mansea
David
Party of Greats
Britain
Brutus
Caesar
Lloyd, George
Evolution of Local Weeklies Through Time
A.Gummerland Review notes weekly papers have progressed from hollor plates to rich local content. Editors claim modern weeklies prioritize local news and features over boilerplate pages while remaining vital amid many cheap papers. Readers still eagerly consume every word for district interest.
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Canada
Sare
Country Weekly
Gummerland Review
Musings of a Country Merchant
A country merchant laments unpaid bills and pressure from customers to support community causes. He notes farmers who pay late, others who pay in advance to mail order houses, and the expectation to donate to raffles and church funds while friends decline to participate.
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Sam Hord
Robert Simpson
T. Rawen
Fragmentary notes on business and early schemes
The readable text shows disjointed remarks about selling items and handling money, mentioning family care, banking, and payment plans. It references a person evaluating money, debts, and potential profits, with stray phrases about fraud, wealth, and a $10,000 amount.
Manson Discusses Workers Compensation Act Proposals
Mr. Manson outlines actuarial calculations behind the Workers Compensation Act proposals. He argues the fund must earn enough at prevailing rates to cover guaranteed pensions and diverts attention from increasing compensation rates. He cites rising payouts from 1917 to 1921 and notes the act’s impact on workers, widows, and orphans.
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Iatainen
Allowanes
Wathis
Honda
Sandliu Securities
Jane
Manson Alad
Manson
Alberta study yields promising tar sand road surfacing material
The University of Alberta Research Department reports progress in extracting asphalt from Fort McMurray tar sands. Plans call for winter investigations and field tests with two to five tons of sand to surface rural roads, while samples were offered through the local office for expert study.
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University of Alberta
Fort McMay- Tay
Lyon
Edmonton
Continioo
Undy
Difficult Gear Shifts in Cars With Four-Speed Transmissions
The article notes common shifting problems when moving from third to second in four speed gearboxes. It explains drivers often downshift too fast, causing grinding, and suggests keeping speed under ten to fifteen mph and briefly easing the accelerator to match engine revs before clutch release.
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Aorth
Sean
Practice Shifts Improve Gear Shift Length and Feel
A note explains a driver technique to lightly press the accelerator before shifting to extend the gearshift travel. With small practice, anyone can perform an almost silent shift and gain smoother, longer gear engagement.
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Uis
Onions Market Advice Urges Hold in for Price Rise
Growers with onions for sale are urged to hold stock for several weeks to secure higher matured prices. Reports from Washington and California indicate a price jump, with Calgary traders seeking more tons. The piece notes a Canadian market under the normal consumption and mentions the dumping clause affecting sales.
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California
Winter Feed for the Daily Cow
How to improve winter milk production for dairymen in harsh climates. Emphasizes good cows, proper dry matter, sanitation, and regular milking to maintain milk supply when temperatures are severe and prices fluctuate with seasons.
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Gectiona
Nyleish
Excellent Bloom Indicates Mild October Favorable Growth
Readable notes on raspberry and strawberry plants describe an excellent bloom in a thin district for this time of year. The remarks suggest that a mild October benefits fruiting and overall plant vigor.
Dewdney Girls Club Dance Draws Vancouver Crowd
The dance on Oct 27 by the Dewdney Girls Club attracted a large crowd including many from Vancouver. The hallway featured the club’s new blue and gold colors as the event thanked supporters for the season’s first dance success.
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Dewdney Girls' Club
Vancouver
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