Fraser Valley pest blocks settler appeal and land reclamation plan
The article argues for flood control and dyking of Nicomen and Sumac Prairie lands to eliminate the mosquito pest and attract general settlement. It cites Sacramento River reclamation as a model, noting a $44 million program to reclaim 20 000 acres and improve navigation, flood control, and land use. It highlights Yakima Valley schemes and Sunnyside Tieton and Wapato units needing about $4 million to reclaim 84 000 acres, urging provincial action for broader benefits to agriculture and urban markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frasit Valley
West
Mai
Child
Pyser
Boone
Prasey
Ue Nicomen
Sumac
Eslain
Fraser Valley
Pacific Coast
Sacramento River
Sacramento
Congress
California
California Debris Company
Reclamation Board
Yakima
Yakima Valley
Sunnyside
Tieton
Wapato
Tower Valley
Flour prices and worker wages in Civil War and current times
The article contrasts Civil War flour at 7.35 per barrel and about four cents per pound with modern prices near 7 cents per pound, nearly double the sixties level. It notes widespread wage increases to cope with rising costs and hints at wartime supply routes and German border movement.
Wartime Attacks and War Fevers Echo in Public Life
A wartime broadside laments anti German sentiment while praising loyal citizens. It condemns espionage act prosecutions and war profiteering, notes teachers and public workers shifting behavior, and contrasts military life in Khaki with civilian hardship. The piece invokes Lee and Washington regiments, and critiques political and social pressure during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Republic
Vn Endrer
Pulette
An Lee
Washington Regiment
America Goes Forth to Slay Poem Fragment
Fragmentary verse by Thomas Cuer’s Chirk urges America to go forth to wage war and bleed for liberty and mercy. The speaker lambasts greed and gold while calling for force against Belgian sorrow and earthly conflicts. The piece echoes wartime fervor and nationalist rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Earth
Hans
Thomas Cuer
Fragmentary Note on Hat Styles and Accessories
A garbled snippet describes a woman wearing a feathered hat with sections on the front back and sides. The text mentions a Swonan can tile a feather ant unclear items and a curled hat around the crown, leaving the overall meaning ambiguous and unfinished.
Incomplete fragment hints at hat moment with Cronk
Fragmentary text hints at a character named Cronk and a person wearing a hat during a mass event. Details are unclear and no full incident or context is discernible.
Lemon Skin Softener and Beautifier Recipe
A vintage beauty note promotes a lemon based skin softener made from lemon juice, orchard white, and water. It claims to whiten and beautify skin, remove freckles and tan, and be inexpensive to prepare at home for face, neck, arms, and hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tryeill
Land Lease Terms and Purification Notice
Government advertises lease conditions for land use at five dollars per acre with compliance to duties. It calls for sworn returns, purification of ads, and forwarding information to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, USA, and Dominion Lands agent in Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Hidtertor
USA
Dominion Lands
W. Wycont
Tyteriar
N. V
California Syrup of Figs advertised for children
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a quick laxative for children and adults. It promises relief from constipation, a coated tongue, and fussiness, claiming gentle movement of bowels within hours and recommending consulting a pharmacist for dosing directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
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Chui Uhormen Doeblues
Gerund Jury
Peperk
Mercendry
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Sternmoenseeps
Utlans
Oilers
Rim
Tretary
Loilers
Amorica
Lang
Whea
Gulf of Georgia
Vancouver
British Columbia Telephone Ca. Limited
Wrighey’s
British Columbia
Elielve Gly Council
Meade
Duecebyr
Sellek
Shewmsiant
Penkless Muster
Camis
Teall Graves
Wrigley Directories, Ltd
Ualiral
Pig Uireks
Tie Binlniton Ty Miltibohi
Ereitayy
Briliw Columbia
Mini Fenkal
Skpen Awe
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J. H. Jones
Mission City
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