Agricultural Credits Act Promises Loans to BC Farmers
The Cranbrook Herald notes the Agricultural Credits Act allows up to 15 million to be raised with one million already loaned to farmers. It argues Bowser’s government will win power on September 1st and criticizes Liberal claims of subsidies while highlighting press subsidy disputes and libel concerns over Conservative pamphlets.
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Ty Agricultural Credits Act
British Columbia
Mers
Bowser
Compare the Policies Liberals Criticized in Speeches
Analysis notes Liberal speeches condemn Conservative actions and foes while ignoring Liberal platform detail. The author argues Conservatives currently govern as prosperity grows, urging sobriety and restraint amid Liberal rhetoric.
Carry On with Conservative Promise to Provincial Voters
The piece defends Hon W J Bowser and Conservative policy as constructive for farmers miners and lumbermen arguing Liberals mislead voters and proposing that the public should support Carry On policy and its proven Acts Shipping Mining Agricultural Loans and Recruits while urging vigilance against Liberal assertions and ignorance.
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W. J. Bowser
Messrs
Brewster Et al
Great Wonder Devotion to War Efforts Cited
In wartime reports Lloyd George pledges that production matches a third of capacity while Britain claims to have built munitions at a pace unseen in the first year of conflict. The piece laments German unpreparedness as a major miscalculation of the foe.
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Mail & Empires
Britain
Lloyd George
Pick Bowser to Win
Calgary News Telegram foresees Bowser returning to power in British Columbia. It notes public shifts in support since six months ago, credits Bowser's aggressive session push with major progressive reforms, and predicts a strong comeback despite opposition.
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Calgary News Telegram
British Columbia
Egram
Bowser
Bellion
Feture
Liberal attacks deepen in venomous drive at prime minister
Nelson News reports that Liberal leaders intensify venomous accusations against the prime minister with few limits to their attacks. The piece frames the rhetoric as relentless and politically motivated.
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Nelson News
Disputed Leases and Fairness in Oyster Company Rates
A debate over land leases and rates for oyster companies unfolds with claims of unfairness and political influence. It discusses past fee scales, cabinet decisions, and a specific lease granted by Hon. SJ Fulton while Bowser held no vote, affecting large and small lease charges.
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M. A. Macdonald
Bowser
SJ Fulton
Fulton
The Grouch Ts Real Enemy In British Columbia Politics
Premier William J Bowser of British Columbia faces a fierce summer political campaign with strong opposition from critics described as genuine or imagined grouches. The piece lauds Bowser as the province’s smartest cabinet member and a key strategist while noting the fiery resistance from the Grits. The report also mentions a deadly forest fire near New Liskeard Ontario causing twelve deaths.
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Kootenai
Dton
William J. Bowser
British Columbia
William J
Grits
Timber Sale No 703 Sealed Tenders Requested for Lot 274
Sealed tenders must be received by the Minister of Lands by noon October 11 1916 for License No 703 to cut 10066000 feet of various timber plus 14000 Cedar Poles and 86000 Railway Ties in Lot 274 Kootenay District south of Goat River Two years for removal apply For details contact Chief Forester Cranbrook BC SA-81 In the matter of land registry notice concerns Frederick William Irving Adolph owner in fee simple of Lot 6 Block 4B Lot 182 Group 1 Nootenay District caveat or lis pendens must be filed within 30 days from first publication Dated Nelson January 21 1916 SAM L R ROW District Registrar B C Kootenay District Date of first publication August 17 1916 B8-4t
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Minister of Lands
Kootenay
Goat River
B. C
Cranbrook
B.C
Rederick Willian Irving Adolph
Baynes Lake Land Company Limited Et al
Adolph Lumber Company
Frederick Wills Irving Adolph Fund
William Irving Adolph
Land
Water Licence Application Notice for Pearson
Henry Pearson of Baker P O seeks license to take 200 acre feet of water from Upper Ha Ha Creek near lot 12241 for irrigation on lots 11 and 12, block 881. Notice posted August 17 1916 with objections due within 30 days after first publication August 24 1916.
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Henry Pearson
Baker
P. O
Bazle Creek
Ha Ha
S. W. Corner
Water Recorder
Cranbrook
B. C
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
Prohibition Orator Bayley Under Fire In BC Labor Debate
A Vancouver labor and prohibition column accuses Winnipeg figure W D Bayley of falsehoods in his BC campaign for the People's Prohibition Party. The piece cites denials from Winnipeg Bartenders Union agent FP W McGill and notes job losses among liquor trades and clerks after Manitoba Act passage.
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W. D. Bayley
Winnipeg
People's Prohibition Party
British Columbia
Bayley
Manitoba
Bartenders’ Union
FP. W. McGill
McGill
Biys
Prohibition
Seattle approves emergency police funding to enforce Prohibition
Seattle officials faced higher costs to maintain a police force enforcing prohibition laws. With the year ending in November, the city council voted an emergency appropriation of 1500 dollars to meet immediate demands for the dry squad.
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Seattle
British Investors Alarmed by B C Prohibition Act
London observers fear the proposed British Columbia Prohibition Act could ruin British capital invested in BC breweries and hotels. If passed without compensation, major London financial firms may advise clients to avoid future BC investments.
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London
British Columbia
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THE
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Cranbrook Herald, Limited
TI Kay
Caven
News-Advertiser
Vancouver
News of
Nelson
Vancouver Sun
Liberal
Sat
Liberal Party
Pligger
J. 1
Vincouver
Macdonald
Tris
Mr. Brewster
Brewster
Reid
Tim
Bow Vers
Wilson
Irs
the Grouch
New Liskeard, Ont
Nootenay District
Province of British Columbia
T. D. Caven
J. A. King
P. GE
Alaska Bedding Company
Calgary
Regina
IRA
R. Manning, Ltd
Neal
Neal Institute
P. Burns & Co., Limited
White Star Dominion Line
Montreal
Quebec
Liverpool
Disney
Beale & Elwell
J. W. Spence
Trail, British Columbia
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