Reston Votes for Affiliation with East Kootenay Boards
At Creston Board of Trade meeting, affiliation with East Kootenay Associated Boards of Trade carried by chairman’s casting vote after a two month deadlock. Water connections for stockyards discussed. CPR report notes livestock volume not justifying water service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston Board of Trade
Creston
Associated Boards of Trade of
East Kootenay
East Kootenay Organization
Cranbrook
Corrall
Strawberry flavor in B C Valleys due to warm climate
The balmy climate and rich soil of B. C. Valleys give strawberries a delightful flavor, highlighting favorable growing conditions and the region's agricultural strengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Valleys
Mrs A J Anderson Praises Pacific Milk Flavor
Mrs A J Anderson states they use Pacific Milk for its natural flavor and preference in their household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Anderson
A Tonic Worth While Promoted In Canada Ads
Advertisement for Vital Tablets as a tonic claiming to improve indigestion nerves complexion and blood. Billed as a wonderful tonic offered by The Scobell Drug Co Montreal and The Cranbrook Book and Drug Co Cranbrook BC with prices 50 cents single 2 boxes or 6 for 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scobell Drug Co
Montreal
Cranbrook Book and Drug Co
Cranbrook
B.C
Kimberley School District water license notice 1920
The Kimberley School District seeks a license to take 500 gallons daily from Sullivan Creek for domestic school use on Lots 17 18 19 Block 11 Kimberley Townsite. Notice posted August 17 1920 with filings possible at Cranbrook Water Recorder and Victoria Comptroller within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees of
Kimberley
B.C
Sullivan Creek
Kimberley Creek
Wagon Road
Water Recorder
Cranbrook
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
Newspaper Ad Rules And Department Authority
Note warns that payment to newspapers for advertisements requires department authorization. Statement dated 1908-86 emphasizes adherence to proper channels to avoid payment issues.
Minister of Agriculture Visits Creston to Discuss Power Plant
The Minister of Agriculture visits Creston to review plans for a new power plant near Bull River. City costs, six cycle three phase systems, and a ten year contract are discussed. Mayor Genest and officials anticipate expert review from Westinghouse and aim for open flume replacement with a wood stave line to ensure continuous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Dr. King
Victoria
Perrie
Cranbrook
Uie
Westing‘house Company
Mde
Bull River
Kootenay
Be British Be British on The King s International Highway
The author compares routes for a continental motor road from New York to Vancouver, arguing the Canadian route via British Columbia offers fewer summits and drier, more all weather stretches. He cites distances, weather, and water-route advantages, praising the Vancouver Automobile Club and urging fair promotional support for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Motor Route Book Company of
Los Angeles
Lincoln Highway
Chicago
Texas
New York
Montreal
San Francisco
Ocean
Seattle
San
Francisco
Washington
British Columbia
Vancouver
Canada
Fort William
Port Arthur
Duluth
United States
Vancouver Automobile Club
Vancouer Automobile Association
Captain Smith
No-To-Bac Aid for Tobacco Habit Use
Advertises No-To-Bac tablets as an easy method to quit cigarette cigar and chewing tobacco. Claims craving relief, full break of the habit, and money-back refund if cravings persist, from Cascarets owners.
Miners Vote for Company Store at Rossland
Miners at Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada Limited in Rossland vote unanimously to petition for a company store. The firm already runs a Trail store and is considering opening a Rossland location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossland
Consolidated CO
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada, Limited
Trail
Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada Limited
British Columbia
Manville Father Fined for Ill Treating Daughter
Dougall George of Manville was charged with ill treating his thirteen year old daughter after beating her at night. He appeared in police court on August 9 and was fined $100 and ordered to three months hard labor in the provincial jail, which he paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Deer
Alta
Dougall George
Manville
George
Cavalry Regiment to Be Placed at Ross Land
The Militia Department announces a cavalry squadron will be stationed in Rossland, a mining city with an unoccupied brick armory, under the new militia organization, at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossland
Militia Dept
Militia Department of the Dominion
Shipments to Trail Smelter Remain High in Week Ended August 21 1920
Ore shipments to Trail Smelter for the week ended August 21 1920 show totals across multiple mines including Grosstons Bluebell Riondale Mandy LePas Man Molly Hughes New Denver Monarch Field Venus Carcross and Company Mines with significant tonnages listed for each. Strong activity indicated by continued high throughput at the Trail Smelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail
Grosstons Bluebell
Riondale
BUC Josse
Rossland
Reensey
Mandy
LePas
Man
Molly Hughes
New Denver
Monarch, Field
Reese
Venus
Carcross, Y. T
Tom Vervesevere
Indian Pageant and Welcome at Lake Windermere Camp
Guests arriving by train were welcomed at Lake Windermere Camp to a display of big game heads and native costumes. Shuswap and Kootenay Indians paraded with beadwork, teepees, and prize awards for best costumes presented by Lady Burnham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Lake Windermere
Dalton C. Coleman
God Save the King
R. Randolph Bruce
George A. Bennett
Evelyn M. Sandilands
Charles P. Bills
Francis C. Stockdale
James L. McKay
R. Gladwyn Newton
W. W. Taynton
A. M. Chisholm
A. G. Cuthbert
John A. McCoskrie
Ed. Tunnacliffe
Alex. Gilmour
Walter J. Nixon
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Reston
Healihg
Dominion Canners B. C., Ltd
Vancouver, B.C
Mrs. Anderson
Pacific
Pacific Milk CO
Ladner, B. C
F. Key
Cily Lodge
Fraternity Mall
Noble Grand
J. H. Cameron
W. M. Harris
Knights OF
Fraternity
C. G. Borgstrom
U.C
C. H. Collins
K. R
Cranbrook Farmers’ Institute
Women’s Institute
Pres
B. H. Seaman Secy
J. W. Burton
P. O
Norbury Ave
F. M. MacPherson
Undertaker
City Hall
James Kerrigan
Distributo
Monuments Kootenay Granite & Monumental Co., Ltd
Geosarea Contractors and Mental Works
Front Iri Neleen
Ithng
Department OF Public Works
Graham's Landing
Carroll's Landing
R. C. Desrochers
Ottawa
Department OF Militia and Defence
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Eugene Fiset
Minister OF Agriculture
Genest
Donald Hon
B.D. Barrow
Warnock
Mission
Vernon
Western Horticulturists
Entomologists’ and Plant Pathologists’ Association
Barrow
Lister Soldier Settlement
Great Divide
Crows Nest Pass
Snoquolamie Pass
Venard's
Trail Smelter
Cranbrook Cottage Hospital
Mra
Crawford
Garden Ave
F. Dalley Corporations Ltd
Hamilton, Can
INV
Anavaranansras
Imperial Press
Beecham
Rev
R. W. Lee
Tadanac
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