Forest Exhibit Car Brings Fire Protection Education on Wheels
The Canadian Forestry Association’s Forest Products Exhibit Car tours Vancouver Island led by Gerard Blyth with R. V. Steuart to promote forest wealth awareness and fire prevention. It showcases watershed, pulp town models, an insect exhibition, and moving pictures, with school demonstrations planned in Cranbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Forestry Association
Vancouver Island
Gerard Blyth
R. V. Steuart
Provincial Forest Service
Canadian National Ralways
Canada
Ottawa
Montreal
Whitehit
Font
Victoric
B.C
Cranbrook
Canadian Forestry Assocation
Old Times on the River in East Kootenay Times Change
From Columbia River Chronicles Vancouver Province recalls the North Star mine ore shipments by steamer from Upper Kootenay River to Libby and Jennings Montana. It recalls the Lilly and Annerly, the Golden Gwendoline, wrecks at Box Canon, the Crow line boom, and the ill fated Farrell with its twelve day first voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia River
Vancouver
Joe Bourjouis
North Star
Lilly
Canal Flats
Columbia Head
Hanson
Wasa Creek
Fort Steele
Kootenay
Flowers
North Star Landing
Ministers of Mines
Revelstoke
Jennings
Montana
Box Canon
Hootenay River
Farrell
Eighth Voyage Ends in Total Loss as She Perishes
An accident occurred during the vessel's eighth trip with no passengers aboard and she perished on June 4 1898. The incident reports a total loss with no injuries noted beyond the fatality.
New Avenue for Youthful Activities Bounty on Gophers
Provincial officials announce a gopher bounty to curb infestations with tiered payments from 2 to 6 cents per animal and a push for local farmer groups to supplement funds. Vancouver hosts a Canadian insurance convention highlighting industry goals and public understanding of agents.
Larceny Trial in Club Hall Ends with Fine and Ban
Everett Staples found guilty of larceny in a mock trial held in the Club Hall. He paid a 14 cent fine plus $55 in costs, barred from visiting his lady’s residence for 30 days by Judge Steve Clark. Ted Fisher prosecuted. L Crowe defended. witnesses included Bert Johnson, Harry Caldwell, Miss D Staples, Charles Smith, and Harold Comery. A $18 silver collection funded junior baseball equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Staples
Love
Steve Clark
Ted Fisher
L. Crowe
Bert Johnson
Harry Caldwell
D. Staples
Charles Smith
Harold Comery
Farmers Propose Allied Union in British Columbia
Vancouver April 26 A new Farmers Alliance of B C is suggested by Delta ranchers who envision a provincial movement akin to The Orange order. Literature is being prepared for broad distribution and all agricultural regions will be invited to join. The alliance aims to promote cooperation standardize conditions cut middleman margins where feasible and aid farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
F. W. Laing
Department of Agriculture
E. D. Barrow
Vancouver
Canada
Dominion
Farmers’ Alliance of
B.C
Delta
Orange Movement
St. John
N.B
Maritime
Quebec
Ontario
Prairie Andfacturers’ Association
St. Andrews-by-the-Sea
New Brunswick
Mancouver
St Andrews history and border town heritage
The article notes St Andrews dating to the seventeenth century with early French English clashes, later serving as a garrisoned border town in wartime. Its 1784 street plan remains, and the town sustains important fishing industries amid quaint colonial buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
St. Andrews
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Nu Honal
Wich
Maclean's Magazine
Cranbrook Herald
Family Herald
Weekly Star
Aes
MacLean’s
The
Williams
E. Kootenay
W. D. Hill
Hill
Witen Hill
Wycliffe
Ht. J. Baxter
Seattle
Spokane
Washington
East Kootenty
Baynes-Waldo
Fernie
Michel-Natal
White Spruce
Kimberley
Wardner
Bull River
Yulik
Arthur Crowe
F. Bamford
Mr. Jerne
R. McLeod
Alberta
Monk Erbanks
Monk
Lycar
Stanley Park
Stan
Young
Stanly
J. L. Crowe
Harvey Galdwell
Muriel Baxter
Agnes Reekle
Doracy Staples
Mesars
Pete Franzen
Jimmy Jones
B.C. Protective Association
Wrigley
Cis
Arshaw
Stjohn,n.b
Toronto
Rrasurer
Sewalsh
Toronto General Manor
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Alg
Mt. Andrewe by-the-Sea
St.andrews
Thes
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