Women's Institute Meeting Elects Two New Directors
The regular monthly meeting on Friday July 4th welcomed American members as guests amid rising membership to 728. Two new directors were elected Mrs John Melore and Mrs F Constantine. A camel petition sparked discussion. A music program by Mrs FPM McPherson featured pianoforte and vocal duets. War time refreshments and a successful cookery silo fundraiser supported library books. District Member for the Advisory Board was chosen Mrs R W Chalmers Thrums. An upcoming Flower Show and Exhibition date August 28th was announced and prize lists are available from Secretary Mrs J W Burton. The National Anthem closed the afternoon.
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Women's Institute
K. Barrett
John Melore
F. Constantine
United
Mallarg
Mes. McClure
McPherson
Fenton
Parnaby
Leaniin
Agricultural Department
Institute
R. W. Chalmers
Thrums
J. W. Burton
Chiss
Phinte
Department of Agriculture
Chiss T
Dept. of Agriculture
Chidren
Pesdaere
Vancouver's First Real Aerial Wedding In Minoru Park
George Taylor, president of the Aerial League of Vancouver, marries Miss Caroline Allison in an aerial ceremony at Minoru Park. Two planes stood 100 feet apart as crowds formed an aisle, with twelve Vancouver girls and returning officers present. The couple then flew a first ride together and performed aerial stunts.
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British Columbia
George Taylor
Aerial League of
Vancouver
Caroline Allison
Minoru Park
Minoru
G. H. Trim
Dr. Henderson
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Mr. Taylor
Mike McDonald
Compton
D. F.C
Mrs. Taylor
Windermere Rod and Gun Club Proposes Conservation Measures
East Kootenay group pushes for a East Kootenay fish hatchery. They seek banning bear trapping for provinc ial licensing to British subjects and align hunting seasons from September 1 to December 15. A Dunn pledges to review and support these conservation resolutions.
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Windermere
Rod and Gun Club
East Kootenay
Elf
East Jootenay
A. Dunn
Cranbrook
Game Conservation Board
Fort Steele Notes July 2 Distinctive Village Items
Tom Leask visited town. Joe Walsh’s three sons returned from overseas. Miss Curly guest of Mrs Galbraith. Sowerby in town on business. Walsh, Attree, and Garbutt went to Wasa for a lake dip. Al Doyle reports first cutting of alfalfa. July 4 dance draws large crowd with Mrs Edmondson’s orchestra. A patriotic dance planned for July 18. Binmores leave for coast. Capt. Lucas returns to Calgary for duty. Witney in Fernie for competition. J H L Attree travels to Cranbrook on business.
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Tom Leask
Thursaday
Joe Walsh
Bddie
Walter
Johnnie
Curly
Fort Steele
J. Walsh
H. Lattree
J. Garbutt
Attree
Wasa
Arthur Fenwick
al Doyle
Cranbrook
Weasel kills sixty chickens at Gol den. river drownings and fires reported
A bloodthirsty animal killed about 60 chickens at R Crosby’s chicken house in Gol den. Fred Martin Dominion Government ire ranger at Golden drowned in the Columbia River near Beaver mouth. Seven forest fires reported in Golden district. Grand stand at Lethbridge ball park burned. The Privy Council deems initiative and referendum not good British law. Revolutions noted in Spanish America and Canada. Dempsey defeats Willard in three rounds. Eight Fernier booze dispensers each get six months.
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R. Crosby
Golden
Fred Martin Dominion
Columbia River
Beavermouth
Golden District
Lethbridge
Privy Council
Spanish America
Canada
Mexico
Jack Dempsey
Williard
Cranbrook
Tickle
Dempsey
Fernier
Bargains at The Star Second Hand Store
Want ads list numerous furniture bargains including Duchess bedroom stands with bevel glass, a pent 12x8 oven range, New Perfection cooking stoves, portable Turkish bath, drop head sewing machine, and kitchen cabinet all offered at good prices with buy sell or exchange options via phone.
Drought Widespread in Central and Southern Alberta
A July drought survey shows crops generally fair in the Peace River district but harsh conditions across central and southern Alberta. Wind and heat dry out fields from Pincher Creek to Medicine Hat with many areas near failure and hay stocks stretched for winter feed. J McCraig chief publicity.
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Edmonton
Macleod
High River
Peace River
Alberta
Red Deer
Innisfail
Olds
Bowden
Didsbury
Carstairs
Pincher Creek
Saskatchewan Line
U. P. Bs
C.P.R
Calgary
Gleichen
Cluny
Bassano
Medicine Hat
Aldersyde
Crows Nest
Burdett
Lethbridge
Department of Agriculture
J. McCraig
War Veterans Bonus Resolution Passes
Vancouver reports the Dominion Convention endorses a compromise plan urging Canada to adopt a cash bonus for returned soldiers. The plan caps bonuses by the nation's ability to pay and sets a commission to determine eligibility and distribution. It applies to Imperial forces members resident in Canada before August 4, 1914.
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Vancouver
Calgary
Canada
Imperial Forces
Land For Sale At Premier Lake 246 Acres
246 acres at the north end of Premier Lake lot 8846 offered as a ranch or summer home site. About one million feet of saw timber on the lot. Sale cheap or trade for live stock or other property. For details write Box 189 Laeth Bridge Alberta.
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Premier Lake
Laeth‘bridge
Alberta
Marketing of Poultry Products
Guidance on poultry marketing stressing quality, timely selling, and price optimization. Instructions cover egg handling, packing, culling, and timing for broilers and roasters, plus storage and preservation. Directed to producers with contact to the Experimental Farm Ottawa for further circulars.
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Plymouth Rocks
Wyandottes
Poultry Division
Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Saving for Citizenship and Thrift in War's Aftermath
The author urges continuing thrift to support postwar citizenship. Citizens funded bonds and loans during the war, raising huge interest burdens. The piece lauds wartime sacrifices and calls for ongoing saving to sustain national credit and civic duty in Canada.
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Canada
Vinol Health Claim Advertisement Targeting Children and Elderly
An advertisement promotes Vinol as a tonic to strengthen delicate children and restore vitality to old people. It lists ingredients such as liver, beef peptones, iron, manganese, citrate, lime, soda glycerophosphates, and cascarin, promising refunds if not satisfied. Cranbrook Drug & Book in Cranbrook BC backs the claim with an offer to prove its benefits at the advertiser’s expense.
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Vinci
Beecham’s Pills Promised to Beautify Complexion
Purports to improve complexion by cleansing blood and organs. Claims include clearer skin, bright eyes, rosy cheeks, and red lips as effects of using Beecham's Pills. Describes elimination of poisonous matter and purification of blood to tone digestion.
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Beecham
Thrift Stamps Aim to Raise Fifty Million for Reconstruction
The message urges thrift stamps to fund reconstruction needs with small personal economies. Each stamp costs 26 cents, and a W. 8. 8. may be mentioned. It promotes citizens saving, teaching children to become responsible savers, and contributing to a national effort while benefiting individuals.
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Canada
Notice of Lost Title for Lot 1 Block 12 Kimberley
Land Registry notices a lost Certificate of Title 4669 I for Lot 1 Block 12 Kimberley Map 114 Kootenay District in the name of John Donald Mason. The registrar will issue a fresh title after one calendar month from first publication dated July 10, 1919. Anyone with information should contact the Land Registry Office Nelson B C.
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Town of
Kimberley
Kootenay
John Donald Mason
Land Registry Office
Nelson
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Prise
Invermere
the Star
Vinol
Ty Ben
UG Wilson
Thana Sealey
McLeod's Store
RV. Hoyt
Eyesight
Speetitini
Oueen’s
Geo
Y. Chown
Wallace
Fernie
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