Canada prison costs and BC harvest labor plans
In Ottawa officials note the average prison cost per inmate is 2800 dollars, plus crime damage and dependent support losses, while the government earned 143034 dollars from prison work. In Victoria BC, plans call for 2000 BC city men to be sent to harvest fields in the Midwest, with transport aided by officials.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
Middle West
Provincial
Bureau of Labor
Push Ahead On Highways To Ease Unemployment
The Associated Boards of Trade of British Columbia urge Dominion Government action to fast track the 42 mile Banff Windermere road between British Columbia and Alberta. They propose an appropriation to accelerate completion and provide employment for about 50 men, noting the project already has an engineering staff but would take at least three years at current pace. The appeal was sent to Sir James Lougheed, minister of interior at Ottawa.
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British Columbia
Alberta
James Lougheed
Ottawa
Associated Boards of Trade of
Associated Boards of Trade
Banff-Windermere
Dominion
B.C
Dominion Tax Battle Over Imported Scotch Whisky
Vancouver may see a high stakes legal clash over whether the federal government can tax liquor imported into British Columbia. Attorney-General J. W. de B. Farris says the case could reach the Privy Council, arguing under the British North America Act provincial liquor importations are exempt from federal taxation. The case hinges on whether property of the province can be taxed. The Mayor was reportedly sent from Scotland to help prepare the foundation for the case.
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Vancouver
Ter
England
Privy Council
J. W. de B. Farris
Scotland
Corn Care Claim Brings Instant Pain Relief
An advertisement claims that applying reezone to a corn instantly stops pain and allows the corn to be lifted off with fingers. It notes a small bottle of Freezone is sold by druggists for a few cents, suitable for hard or soft corns and between the toes without soreness.
Railway wage cuts opposed by four Canadian brotherhoods
Four major Canadian railway unions unite to resist a wage cut now in effect. The Order of Railway Conductors, Telegraphers, Engineers and Firemen, and Trainmen have applied for a board of conciliation in Ottawa after a ten-day Montreal conference. They plan a strike vote or conciliation as their next step, naming David Campbell of Regina as representative.
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Canada
Order of Railway Conductors
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Brotherhood of Engineers and Firemen
Brotherhood of
Ottawa
David Campbell
Regina
Montreal
Lnes
East Kootenay mining prospects loom large with American interest
A Vancouver Province report notes English capital plans a new East Kootenay mine with milling grade ore for Trail Smelter. Prospects include hematite deposits, placer and lode gold, copper, graphite, nickel and cobalt. An American engineers’ visit next month may attract funding as rail and power access improve.
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Haggen
Vancouver
East Kootenay
Trail
Crow's Nest Pass
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Prospectors' Association
Cranbrook
St. Mary’s Pass
St. Eugene
Wild Horse
Perry Creek
Moyie
Perry
Kimberley-Sullivan
St. Mary's
Crow’s Nest Pass
C.P R
Kimberley
Golden-Fort Steele
Arekely
Camping in Comfort at Canadian Pacific Camps
Camps on Lake Wapta and Lake Windermere in British Columbia offer log cabins for fifty guests, a central club house with dining and living spaces, and activities like hiking, fishing, and boating, promising a quiet outdoor holiday. Montreal reports major emigrant housing planned at Port of Southampton by Atlantic shipping lines, with Atlantic Park to provide dormitories, dining, bathing, and medical facilities for up to 2,800 people.
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Lake Wapta
Hector Station
Lake Louise
Lake Windermere
B.C
Montreal
Que
North Atlantic
White Star
Cunard
Canadian Pacific Lines
Southampton
Atlantic Park
AID TO INDUSTRIES IN B C NOT OPERATING STRONGLY
Premier Oliver reported that British Columbia Industrial Department loans have largely been supplemental, with no new loans for months. A $50,000 loan to Canadian Cordage, after a $100,000 earlier, and a few smaller additions were noted while he warned of possible act amendments and urged fiscal caution.
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Oliver
Victoria
Canadian Cordage Company
New Westminster
Industrial Department
Legislative members to be given trip over entire length of PGE
Premier Oliver leads a Vancouver departure on August 26 for a study tour of the Pacific Great Eastern. Also traveling are Hon. John Hart and Hon. J. W. de B. Parris, who head the railway directors, with a special sleeper and diner train from Squamish to Quesnel and beyond toward Cottonwood River.
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P.G.E
Registure
Oliver
Vancouver
Une
John Hart
W. de B. Parris
Squamish
Quesnel
Cottonwood River
Municipal Finance Problem Under Study in British Columbia
Premier Oliver and Hon John Hart launch a comprehensive review of municipal finances in British Columbia aided by Prof BE Beckett and W A McAdam. The team will map provincial federal and municipal taxation to propose a final report for the legislature while noting municipal views already submitted.
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Victoria
Brish Columba
Oliver
John Hart
BE. Beckett
University of British Columbia
W. A. McAdam
Commission
Beckett
Queen’s University
Adam Shortt
M.G
Shortt
University of Chicago
Iis
Taxation Knowledge Praised Across Provinces and Empires
The subject is described as having a thorough knowledge of provincial and municipal taxation systems in Canada and similar practices in other parts of the empire and in the southern states. The statement highlights expertise across diverse tax regimes and jurisdictions.
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Canada
Empire
Aspirin Warning Promotes Bayer Brand Names
An old caution advises buyers to look for Bayer on packages and tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin. It notes dosing directions from Bayer for colds headaches rheumatic pains and other symptoms, claims safety after twenty one years of physician guidance, and mentions small tin boxes of twelve tablets sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Druggista
Canada
Mononceticacitestar
Satiefticact
Interior British Columbia Sees Better Business Than Coast
Dr. J. H. King reports interior British Columbia enjoying strong business all summer with far fewer unemployment woes than the coast. He notes lower wages but steadier work and says no interior city has suffered as severely as coastal areas.
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Iterior
British Columbia
J. H. King
Public Works
Victoria
Dr. King
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Prince of Wales
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Beneft
Beecham
Beechans
Trail Smelter
Freddy Lee
Sandon
Knob Hill
Republic
Kokomo
Beaverdell North Star
Majestic
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Surprise
Republic Skyline
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Bingo
Ibs
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G. G. Webber
Olds, Alta
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Methodist
Baptist
Knox Church
Department Trail
Tadanac
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