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Newspaper
Chilliwack Free Press
Location
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
8
A jumble of notices from Chilliwack and district lists services like drayage and coal delivery, theatre events at Lyric and Cheam, and local business milestones. It notes Empire Day, county court in June, mining license expiry, and various visitors to Vancouver, Victoria, and the coast. It mentions advertisements by City Transfer Co and H J Barber, plus promotions on millinery, real estate, and local gossip about residents and merchants.
An historical ad promotes Studiola Nature's Scalp Tonic claimed to remove dandruff and prevent hair loss. It notes a 93 out of 100 effectiveness claim and includes Machela Dry Shampoo Powder in each package. Complete home treatment priced at $1.00 and sold and guaranteed by Hl. J. Barber.
Notice says all petitions for cement sidewalks to be constructed during the current year must be received by the City Clerk no later than July. Petitions arriving after that date will not be voted upon. City Clerk D. Fe. Carleton signs.
The Standard is described as the National Weekly Newspaper of the Dominion of Canada, claimed to be national in all its aims and scope.
A lively exhortation urging readers to be local boosters, rallying support for community efforts. Emphasizes collective effort, pride, and perseverance, urging individuals to promote and back local projects without hesitation. Mentions faith, goodwill, and reciprocity as driving forces behind civic energy.
Rev. Geo. Te. Ridley is elected president of the BC Methodist Conference. The first list of stations includes Westminster Queens Avenue under Wesley Abbott and John Bowell. Columbian College with Wilford Sipprell and others. New Westminster Sixth Avenue and Sapperton posts. several to be supplied under superintendents. Chilliwack Mission, Indian Mission, and other assignments. Weather forecast promises fine conditions for the holiday tomorrow.
A satirical call to recognize merchants who support the local area, noting their efforts to build trust through advertisements in the hometown newspaper. The piece praises merchants who invest in the community and invite public confidence.
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