Public highways policy and tax burden debate in British Columbia
A fragmented report argues the province should not rely on old methods for highway funding. It discusses motorists, brake users, meter readers, and transport businesses as potential tax bearers while urging provincial control over road construction costs. The piece assesses effects on farmers and city interests and the need for practical taxes.
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Hin
J. Wing
Bettis
Columbia
Lye Tell
Wabil
Gotic
Nelson
Huey Wuh
Yar
Victoria
Wien
Auvernil
Industrial and economic notes from the era
A fragmented survey notes trade shifts in Australia and Canada, railway costs near sixty nine cents, and 300 firms making elemental products. It cites Canada’s 1917 dairy output, Ontario and Quebec trade links, and a new sidewalk in a city, with mentions of local churches and roads.
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AL Croctor
Hulsma
Leing
B.C
Austretia
Creston Review
Brass Land
Ganada
Dt Leine
Ontario
Quebec
Jin Grier
Casia
Sity Couagi Jias
Gul
Irregularities Mark Early Dairy Cattle Import and Local Court Case
The report notes cattle from the State of Wahnston being brought in, with more arrivals expected this fall. A bartender faced fines for allowing two men to sing The Holy City at his hotel. The Miner claims singers had been in Hoseland before a disastrous event at Tair. It claims 500 Chinese residents in Vernon, 0 of whom belong to the Chinese National League, which recently opened a hall costing 5000 dollars with a large white attendance at the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahnston
Tyorh Alber
Yves
Hoseland
Tair
Vernon
National League
Daytime businessmen face rising protection concerns
Local merchants report increased security worries as daytime operations attract more incidents. Authorities urge vigilance while business leaders seek practical measures to safeguard shops and employees amid a climate of heightened risk.
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