Fright Night at Mission City As Premier Faces Defeat
A lengthy report describes a tense Mission City gathering where Premier Oliver faced hostility from Prohibition supporters and Liberal factions. The speech criticized Dewdney era policies, accusing the government of wasteful spending and misrepresentation while warning of a looming election defeat and shifting public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer Giiver
Mission City
Victory
Ehaciile
Col- Wibla Telon
Prohibition Party
Maple Ulige Municipal
Povernament
Eligi Wong
Dewdney Ludwig
Maxwell Smith
John Latte
Dewdney
Mission City Board of Trade
John
Oliver
Missions City
Ant
P. G. B. Road Takeover Debate Hits Victoria Conference
The provincial government cannot unload the P. G. B. on to the G N R. The Victoria conference exposed the failure of claims of higher traffic and better aerating efficiency. Premier Oliver’s government faces continued bonded indebtedness on the P G E until after the next election. The road’s prospects of a takeover would appeal to President Hanna if better managed in four years were shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.N. R
Victoria
Oliver
Mission City
Hanna
Rumored Ottawa Govt Plans Dissolution If Elections Loom
In a hinty up call to Victoria of the Oliver cabinet, rumors say the government may seek immediate dissolution and appeal to the people if elections are to be held on November 4. Citizens worry about rapid action and safety as unrest grows and many seek a safe resting place away from turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Oliver
Trustees Debate Teacher Acceptances In Provincial Convention
A Nelson trustee convention criticizes teachers for taking second positions and backs a single acceptance date. Charlesworth of the B C T F suggests one date to streamline acceptances. Trustees fear potential rights loss for teachers if rapid changes occur, urging Federation caution before adopting any scheme that limits teacher mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Charlesworth
Frenshers and
Algo
Fruit growing drives Fraser Valley land sales surge
A notable shift in the Lower Fraser Valley sees former daily dairying and ranch land subdividing into about twenty ten to fifteen acre fruit tracts. Expected 50 to 100 percent yearly profit on $1,000 per acre investments, amid rising demand for fresh fruit, jam and drinks. Kelowna Record exits, Kelowna publisher takes over subscription list as business pressures bite. Trait News notes the costly realities of newspaper publishing and staff turnover as printers face high costs and declining demand.
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Nicola Valley
Merritt Herald
Kelowha Record
Kelowna Ouher
Kelowna Record
Ial
Ulan
Ketowan
Unclear commodity price note from early print
Fragmentary OCR text cites a price around 160 per ton in large lots and a prior figure of 31 2 for a pound, with garbled phrases about Wholstlers and a wartime context. The source is highly damaged and names or precise details are not recoverable.
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von Lo
A Good Year From Vancouver Province Reflections
The Vancouver Province editorializes on a peaceful postwar Canada ready to engage with the world. It praises honest work, steady industry, and orderly debate while noting foreign fears, and outlines the average hard worker who accumulates modest possessions yet carries unpaid debts, with life insurance finally closing the gap.
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Toronto Star
The Modern Love Song Unclear Phraseinscribed
A fragmented line presents a provocative if unclear lyric about aiming at someone with eyes and stabbing with nothing, reflecting a distorted poetic line rather than a clear event or report. No identifiable persons or organizations are provided.
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Abbotsford Post
Bates
Edilorana Propriétor
J. H. Jones
Hardstonhs
Wm. Atkinson
Fraser Valley
Cigar Factory
Wilberg & Wolz
Priors
Central
British Columbia Telephone Ce
Vancouver
Canada
Chevrolet Motor Company of Canada
Stuart Motors
Chevrolet and
Dodge Agents
Mission City, B.C
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