McAllister Street fronting seats donated for public use
Fraser Valley Record notes 8000 pound Weigl sealing units installed on McAllister Street fronting City Hall for public use, seats donated by Butterworth and Dickson, with city funding. Also discusses Dr. McLean’s election success and provincial education minister appointment hopes. The piece blends local civic items with commentary on cooperation and market strategies for fruit industry in Vernon.
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McAllister Street
Tra City Hall
Butterworth and
Dickinson
Columbian
War talk and truth in British comments on Zeppelin raid
A reader probes German war reporting noting Zeppelin raids and airship misstatements. The piece argues many reports mislead, distinguishes zeppelins from newer airships, and suggests Germany faces eventual decline as Berlin tries to influence public mood. The author predicts a long war if deception continues.
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England
Denmark
Abbotsford Hotel seeks liquor licence renewal
Notice is given that on December 1 an application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for renewal of the hotel liquor license for the Abbotsford Hotel in Abbotsford British Columbia. Dated September 16 1916 A J Hunderson applicant.
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Abbotsford Hotel
Abbotsford
British Columbia
A. J. Hunderson
W J Brandrith Called by Death in Province
William James Brandrith a longtime provincial forest inspector and later fair commissioner, died at Royal Columbian Hospital Friday evening at about 5 p.m. at age 71. He retired about three years ago due to ill health. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with a large gathering.
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William James Brandrith
Royal Columbian Hospital
Brandrith
Ottawa Tightens Laws On Deserters And Seamen
Two orders in council update law for desertion in expeditionary forces and for sailors who refuse orders on requisitioned ships. Deserting soldiers may be sum marily tried by any peace or stipendiary magistrate and imprisoned up to two years. Proof of desertion can be the service roll or attestation papers plus a commander's written statement.
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British Columbia
Vernon, Fruit Company
Per. S.J. Mee
Ottawa
France forms commission on artificial limbs for disabled soldiers
A government commission in France is established to adopt plans and specifications for artificial appliances for disabled soldiers. The article notes many elaborate limbs are advertised as wondrous and automatic, but warns that they are often limited or flawed.
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France
Weekly Letter Reflects Supply Shortages and Market Struggles
The letter laments insufficient herries to meet demand and notes Preeze the Grocer trading at three boxes for a quarter. It admits limited goods, praises Canadian growers, criticizes others for shorting shipments, and ends with a call to growers to consider the market’s failings and future thoughts.
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Herries
Preeze
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Siel
Austria
Turkey
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U.S
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Lee’s Market
Albert Lee
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Hugh McBride
Alexandria Hotel
Huntingdon B. G
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