British Columbia Varieties for Planting Declared by Horticultural Branch
The Department of Agriculture Horticultural Branch lists favored fruit varieties for BC districts. It notes markets and district suitability, suggesting several apples, pears, plums, strawberries, raspberries, currants, gooseberries and berries with pollination notes for Bing or Lambert plantings and Black Republican compatibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Nower
Maryland
Maynard
Washington Monarch
Daimson
Teeg
Clapp
Dr. Jugot
Bartlett
Boussock
Boo Itestfer
Duchstz Gravenstein
King
Grime
Vaneties
Cellini
Gulari
Vancouver
Marshall Magoon
Paxton
Lows
T' Mainland
Magoon
Glen Mary
Parson's Beauty
Antwerp
Herbert
Vancouver Island
Lower Mainland
Himalaya
Lower Maiyland
Thornloss
Evergreen
Taylor
Perfection
Victoria
Champion
Oregon
Pearl
Bing
Lambert
Department of Agriculture
The Value of Hobbies in Modern Life and Joy
The text extols hobbies as gateways to Eden and personal happiness. It argues hobbies offer freedom from daily grind, reward contemplation, and mental health benefits, while condemning excessive busyness and distraction. It notes collectors and crafts as leisure, urges tempering impulses with practice, and urges learning about one’s own hobby to enrich life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Notice to claimants in the B C Gazette
The notice directs all persons with claims against the late J W Home to send duly verified statements to the Standard Breasts Company in Vancouver before November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Gazette
Eluime
J .W. Home
Standard Breasts
Vancouver
You knew me and you knew you all along
The poem reflects on mutual understanding and trust between two friends. It envisions harmony when both know each other well, noting occasional misunderstandings but emphasizing honesty and honor. The speaker hopes for continued connection, foreseeably greeting and meeting again in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honor Bright
Fragmentary transcript hints at relationship dispute in London
A fragmented transcript shows unclear dialogue about marriage, a daughter, and an insistence on understanding a request. The garbled text references London and strained family tensions without clear names or dates.
Logs and Logging Life Shine in November Issue
The magazine Red and Gun in Canada from Woodstock Ontario presents Logs a vivid feature on logging and lumbering scenes and the lives of strong workers. Other departments include Along the Trap Line with Mr Bates as editor and Guns and Ammunition with articles by W Martty and A P Caunels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lua
Gui
Canada
Corbin
Mr. Bates
W." Martty
A.P. Caunels
DIA
OKA
Woodstock
Wj,taylor, Limited
Jonathan deal boosts Seattle apple trade amid oversupply
In Seattle on September 2 1928 buyers show growing interest as large receipts and improved quality attract attention to the Jonathan apple deal. Prices range from 150 to 210 per carload with some at 225. Local oversupply holds back prices while potato markets remain unsettled and shipbers sell on consignment. Contracts reported with Yakima growers at 15 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Jonathan
Wenatchee
Yakima
Neighbors by Robert Stead holds Canadian heritage high
A lively Canadian novel praising life on homesteads in Ontario and Saskatchewan. It centers on two neighboring families and an English settler who disrupts harmony, detailing a vivid cast including the Polak family, a widow, and a Scotch clan. A strong portrait of frontier community life and enduring romance. Published by Holder & Stoughton, Toronto, priced at $1.75.
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Robert Stead
Wenntson Grant
Ufe
Ontario
Domsteads
Saskawchewan
Ani
Jake Ta
Polak
Northwest
Robart, Stead
Holder & Stoughton
Toronto
Bootleg Liquor Threatens Consumers and Bootleggers
A Columbia Record report warns that bootleg liquor harms consumers while empowering bootleggers. The piece discusses risks to health and legality, urging caution and enforcement to curb illicit distilling and distribution. The article frames the issue as a public safety concern with economic and criminal implications.
Monteagle Crew Honored for Rescuing Hsin Tien Crew
The Monteagle crew rescued 16 Chinese sailors and 2 European officers from the French steamer Hsin Tien after a fierce April gale off China. The operation, praised by Lieut. Gov. Nichol and Canadian Pacific officials, earned Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society medals and certificates for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia Tien
China
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
J. Vaux
Hsin Tien
Saligon
Monteagle
Perguson
Campbell
Thy
Hsin Tix
Chima Cossi “Monteagle
Societe Dex Transporta de Chine
Sha
G. M. Bosworth
Canadian Pacific Steamships Company, Limited
Beetham
Vancouver
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A. E. Humphrey
B. C. Land Surveyor
Room & Hurt
Yarwood & Durrant
LAW Office
Avery Pdinay
Abbotsford
Alan M. Broxovski
P. O. Box
JE. Parton Asbotsford
B. c
Blaig
London
Roston
ROD and Gun
Columbia Record
Mot
Hosken
Kong
Hain Tien
Hhe
Jetzices
Monteagio
Mr. Campbell
Monteigle’ Wese
Owi Ta
Aga
Ted
Poet
E “Monteagls
Eased McDonald
HoskEn Au
Rost
Puewes
C.P.C
Gans. Beaconer
Sagbenrereca
Padbam CY Carpenter
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