Local train service complaints across Fraser valley
A 1910 report notes widespread dissatisfaction with the C P R train service from Vancouver to Huntingdon and along the Fraser valley. Proposals include delaying morning departures and returning on summer schedules to improve local usability. The issue extends to Mission City and Hope local lines, with authorities pressed to secure better service before berry season. some suggest government action and labor measures if private rail options fail.
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Mission City
Vancouver
Huntingdon
Abbotsford Board of Trade
Fraser River
Hope
Labor for Coming Year Threatens Erie Growers and Valley
The question of labor for the coming year affects Erie growers and the broader Valley labor market. Growers need help that is affordable yet delivers good value, making labor supply a top problem for local fruit production.
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Erie
Ample Mars and Car Shortage Hit Apple Trade
Tubbers and retailers complain of slow movement of apples from B C points. Ontario crop fears push boxed apples and BC stock appears in prairie towns at a dollar fifty. Manitoba towns show limited American fruit amid rising BC crates.
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Winnipes
British Columbia
Prairie Towss
Ontario
Manitoba
B. C
Prairie
Northern Fires Echo Attention to Human Efforts
Reports from Northern Ontario fires praise humane and heroic work, noting many who did well in relief efforts did not reach the public ear. Toronto columnist M. L. M. urges recognition of those deserving credit for their acts during the disaster.
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Conn
Custom
Ontario
Toronto
Ares
Heroic acts amid ruin praised in Civil War relief report
The text honors Rev. Me. Conn of Matheson for digging graves and burying eighty seven victims under harsh conditions, calling him a heroic figure in Leorville. It notes other engineers who protected lives during bombardment and mentions a photograph of Rev. Conn before the post office with a Bible in hand.
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Diatress
Hut
Othier
Ailhor
Toso Nen
Cifs
Mr. Conn
Rav. W . Cone
Army SRS Corps Appeals BC Men to Enlist Overseas
The No. 18 Canadian Army Service Corps unit based in Vancouver appeals to eligible men in British Columbia to join Overseas Service. Restrictions released from HQ specify trades sought including horse transport drivers supply clerks mechanical transport drivers takers butchers farriers wheelers saddlers fitters turners blacksmiths electricians. Recruits receive preliminary training locally before being drafted with pay and allowances matching other branches and married men receiving a $20 monthly wife allowance.
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Dominion
British Columbia
Canadian Army Service Corps
Headgartes
Seaton
St Vancouver
B. C
Army Service Corps
Soldiers Allowances Noted in Patriot Aid Plans
The document outlines allowances for soldiers including forty dollars monthly and twenty dollars monthly for own pay plus twenty dollars for isolation allowance. It references financial details and appeals to volunteers for aid and lists contact at IM17 Benton St. Valley Teachers Institute program announced for November 24 with a series of lectures and discussions by multiple instructors.
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Tian
Burt Informacion
Benton St
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Hope Alanson
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