Taxpayers Urged to See Five Million Figure as Illusion
The Victoria Daily Times argues that five million dollars is an exaggerated figure used to impress taxpayers as the provincial government plans a new agricultural credit scheme. It criticizes the reliance on high interest loans and calls for a small start funded by a fifty thousand dollar appropriation to lay a foundation for a lasting, sound business enterprise before the net program proceeds to the money market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Richard
Richard
Tve Millons
Eix Milone
British Columbia
Legislative Assembly
Victoria Daily Times
Editorial notes on weather, Manitoba politics and Ottawa pressure
Weather this summer prompts calls for a royal commission the Manitoba election delivers a Liberal landslide and graft accusations threaten Conservative standing in Manitoba Premier Norris cleared of charges Ottawa contemplates a rapid national appeal while British Columbia leaders weigh their response.
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Manitoba
Canada
Connie Hones
Manitoba Lis
Norris Lhss
Foxy Pallerton
Manitobi
Treasury
Ottawa
British Columbia
Manitoba Recall of the Machine Rule in 1911 Rise
The piece argues Manitoba voters ended a powerful political machine in August with an election loss. It accuses the regime of corruption in railway land deals and public utilities, praising the public demand for fair government and warning British Columbia of a similar fate for its leaders.
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Manitoba
Bob Rogers
France
Winnipeg
Toh
Giffo Hall
Rachel Street
Grand Trunk
Iiterfere
Winniper School Board
Roblin
Board of Trade
British Columbia
Richard
W. J. Bowser
R. F. Green
Outthinked Legislation and Incoherent Debate Hinder Agriculture
A garbled report shows lawmakers tangled in a problematic agriculture bill. General McBride and other colonist figures are cited amid confusion as the measure struggles under pressure and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBride
Elfer
Anill
Spiritual Mobilization Called for by Editor Herald
In a wartime reflection the editor urges mobilizing spiritual resources as essential to national survival. He praises sacrifice by workers and youth, noting that victory began at home in the hearts of men who gave up personal ease for the country and the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaslo Kootenalan
National spirit and faith urged to drive victory in war
W H Bridge appeals for a national service of praise and prayer to unite Canadians in wartime. He laments internal distrust, calls churches to mobilize public devotion, and suggests weekly gatherings with hymns, prayers, and public addresses to sustain morale and support for the empire.
Twin sons for S Haynes at F Parks & Co store
S Haynes, hardware dealer at F Parks & Co, welcomes twin babies amid congratulations from Maurice Quain and Alderman A J Balment. One boy and one girl, both healthy, reflect Joy as Haynes follows Quain in twin fatherhood.
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S. Haynes
Londles Hardware
F. Parks & Co
Maurice Quain
Mr. Haynes
Berlin
Haynes
Ald. A. J. Balment
Fall Fair Race Program Highlights Local Contests
The program lists an Indian pony race open pony race Sauan race on horseback Teepee building and Indian wrestling on horseback with entry fees ranging from 2 to 16 dollars. Committee aims to add a harness race and will publish further details next week in the Herald.
Floating Buncombe and Tiny Truths in a Nitpicking Town
A fragmentary, humorous medley of quips and wordplay about politics, finance, manners, and daily life. It riffs on slogans and misused phrases, notes idle complaints about gas bills and falling Warsaw, and ends with a playful jab at wearing a coat in summer.
Daughters of the Empire Face Fund Drive at Agricultural Fair
An Agricultural Association committee met Daughters of the Empire representatives to discuss fundraising for the fair. The offer favors the D O B by selling memberships for voting and admittance with incentives for 150 tickets, while a 10 percent net-proceeds concession to the group would require cash.
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Agricultural Association
Daughters of the Empire
Agrcultural Association
Agriculturists
D. 0
D. O. BE
D. O. BH
Department of Agriculture
Red Cross Workers For The Past Week
The ladies sewing at the Red Cross rooms for the week ending August 7th are listed by day with numerous Mesdames and Misss, plus ongoing garment cutting sessions. The Women's Institute plans a flower show and fancy work display in Maple hall on Tuesday August 17th with ten cent admission to aid the I. C. D. B. funds.
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Red Cross
Mesdames Green
Paterson
McKowan
Phillips
Burton
Blake
King
Tisdale
Seaman
Nisbet
McCreery
Christie
Shaw
Atchison
Salmon
McBride
Miss McBride
Erickson
Rosindale
Gilmour
Baxter
Taylor
Honeyman
Palmer
Barney
Cranbrook School Board Meets On Friday Evening
Cranbrook city hall hosted the school trustees meeting with Chairman White and Trustees Quain Manning and secretary Roberts present. They approved minutes, handled withdrawals and appointments for the high school principal, and reviewed accounts and the Kootenay Orchards School plan for a partial term despite low enrollment. Miss Daisy McCallum of Vancouver was accepted to operate the school, with notice sent by wire that it may close after Christmas.
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Cranbrook
White
Quain
Manning
Roberts
Hotchkiss
Ashmore
Beattie-Murphy Co., Ltd
City of Cranbrook
Peers
Cranbrook Hleetrie Light Co
East
Flower Show at Maple Hall Cranbrook on Tuesday
On Tuesday afternoon the Cranbrook Women's Institute will host a flower show and display of women's work at Maple Hall. Doors open at 2 pm with Mrs King delivering the opening address and additional speakers. An admission fee of 10 cents will fund Red Cross work. Afternoon tea, an 8 pm auction, and a 10 pm dance follow.
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Cranbrook Women’s Institute
Maple Hall
King
Cranbrook
Red Cross
Women's Institute
Tennis club handicap entries close Saturday
Entries for the annual handicap tournament must be made on the club courts Saturday afternoon. Committee members will be present to receive entries. All members are urged to enter every possible item to ensure the tournament’s success. Saturday teas at the golf club are paused due to heat. the next tea is scheduled for September 11.
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Cranbrook Herald
L. P. Sullivan
J. R. Thompson
Fang
London
Edinburgh
Grand Duke
Nicholas
W. H. Bridge
Cranbrook, B.C
Lord Lovet
Alex, McDermot
Mauree Quain
Warsaw
Jong
Kootenay Orchard
Women’s Institute
Byte
the Beattie Murphy Co., Ltd
Rexall
Nyal Quality
J.D. Mcbride
Revelstoke and
Kootenay
Eastern
San Diego Exposition
Great Lakes
Superior
Huron
Calgary
Ontario
Quebec
New Pyruswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Expositions
Pacific Coast
Canadian Rockies
Banff
Lake Louise
Wield
Glacier
Vancouver
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Assiniboia
McNicoll
Thur
Sun
R. Dawson
Shamrock
P. Burns & Co., Ltd
Mount Royal College
George W. Kerby
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