Third Party Enters Field of American Campaign in 1920s
The United States Farmer-Labor Party forms after a Chicago convention with Charles Parker Christensen of Salt Lake City as presidential nominee and Max S. Hayes of Cleveland as vice president. The piece compares its rise to Roosevelt's insurgent era and notes uncertainty about its fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Farmer-Labor Party
Chicago
Charles Parker Christensen
Salt Lake City
Max S. Hayes
Cleveland
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Farmer-Labor Party
Canadian Tourists Urged to Carry ID at U S Border
Consul Brand reports to Hastport customs authorities that Canadian autoists entering the United States must present a certificate of identification or an invoice from the consulate. Those failing may be bonded for their automobile deposits. June trade figures show autos valued at 2,900 and various commodities including coal, lumber, and ore totaling 676,827 dollars.
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Norton
Brand
United States
Aternie
Hastport
Fernie
Gateway
Consul Brand
Jead
High Water Record Compared With Previous Years
A late season flood described in the Creston Review notes F G Littles diary from 1894 showing the highest water ever and timing. It records water rising to its peak on June 8 with flow starting June 9 and flooding flats by July 9 allowing boats on the Kootenay to reach J C Rykert’s verandah.
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Creston
F. G. Little
Kootenay
J. C. Rykert
Aspirin identity emphasized Bayer Cross branding
An advertisement warns that only tablets with the Bayer Cross are genuine Aspirin and cautions against imitations. It explains Aspirin’s trademark status in Canada, notes uses for headaches and various pains, and mentions Bayer Canada produced tablets in 12 count tins and larger boxes at drug stores.
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Canada
Bayer
Tablets of Bayer Company, Ltd
New Tariff Enquiry May Start Shortly
Ottawa reports the Canadian Tariff Commission may be named soon with Sir Henry Drayton as chairman and Wigmore as a member. Hon. J A Calder likely joins, representing Western Canada. The commission will be the third since 1896 and precede Parliament’s winter session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canadian Tariff Commission
Meighen
Henry Drayton
Hen. W. R. Wigmore
J. A. Calder
Canada
W. S. Ficking
Great Britain
W. 8. Fielding
Drowning Tragedy at Elk River Claims Young Girl
Fernie Marjorie Harper seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W Harper of the city drowned last Thursday in Elk River Canyon near Elko British Columbia. A picnic party had been exploring the upper falls when she fell into the river. Constable Gorman and many helpers struggle to recover the body as swollen waters hinder the effort. The death drew wide sympathy comparable to a recent tragedy.
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Fernie
Marjorie Harper
Elk River
Telfer
Americans Set Sights on Western Canada Holidays
American visitors flood Canadian rail offices with inquiries as wealthy travelers from New York plan a western tour this summer. June records show a sharp rise in arrivals and bookings, with many seeking adventure in the Crows Nest and Kootenay districts. Mountaineering draws New Yorkers to climb Mount Assiniboine, amid growing Alpine Club of Canada participation.
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United States
New York
Canadian Railways
West
P. R
Canada
Canadian Rockies
Crows Nest
Kootenay
Kreat
British Columbia
New York Railway
Alpine Club of Canada
Mount
Assiniboine
Banff
Mining Convention At Nelson Attracts Industry Leaders
The International Mining Convention opened in Nelson on Tuesday July 20 and runs to Saturday. Attendees include L K Armstrong M J Carrigan Glenville A Collins Sidney Norman and officials from the American Mining Institute the Oregon Bureau of Mines and Geology and the Vancouver Chamber of Mines. A strong mineral display is promised with ore samples and smelter products from the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada and other prospectors expected to send specimens.
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International Mining Convention
Nelson
North America
L. K. Armstrong
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Spokane
M. J. Carrigan
Seattle
Glenville A. Collins
Sidney Norman
Northwest Mining Truth
Rt. B. Green
Boyle
Nevada
Bradley Stoughton
New York
American Mining Institute of Engineers
Wm. Sloan
Eastern Survey District
B.C
H. M. Parks
Oregon School of Mines
L. O. Howard
School of Mines
Pullman, Wash
J. J. Warren
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada, Ltd
Vancouver Chamber of Mines
J. W. Mulholland
Freezone promises painless corn removal
Airtight ad claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain and lets you lift the corn away with fingers. It says a small bottle, sold by druggists for a few cents, removes hard and soft corns and corns between the toes and calluses without soreness.
Land grants to returned soldiers reach 1.73 million acres
Up to the end of June the soldiers' settlement board has made 7,195 grants of free land to returned soldiers. Each settler gets 160 acres and may also claim a further quarter section. About half take civilian grants, totaling 1,726,800 acres of free land granted to returned men.
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Ottawa
Soldiers’ Settlement Board
Water Diversion Notice for Trail Mine in British Columbia
The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada files to take 25 cubic feet per second from Mark Creek near the Power House for mining milling and power at the Concentrator Site Lot 6626. Objections due within thirty days of first appearance in local paper. notice posted June 26 1920.
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Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada, Ltd
Trail, B.C
Mark Creek
St. Mary’s River
Marysville
B.C
Water Recorder
Cranbrook
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
Consolidated Mining & Smelting CO. of Canada, Limited
E. G. Montgomery
Tender for Wharf at Graham Landing Is Open for Bids
Sealed tenders addressed to the Department of Public Works Ottawa will close at 12 noon on August 17 1920 for the construction of a public plating wharf at Graham Landing Arrow Lake District of Kootenay British Columbia B C. Submissions must use department forms and include a 10 percent bid bond by cheque or War Bonds.
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Graham Landing
B.C
Arrow Lake
Kootenay
Nelson
Minister of Public Works
Basic Biscuit Dough Preparation Steps
Mix two cups of four, four teaspoons baking powder, half teaspoon salt, two teaspoons sugar. Sift twice. Rub in onequarter cup butter. Add a quarter cup Pacific Mk plus warm water to make threequarters cup. Combine gradually. Roll on floured board and bake twelve minutes in hot oven. Split and spread with butter.
Notice to apply for water license at Ta Ta Lake
Peter Webster Bull of Skookumchick British Columbia applies to divert 1765 acre feet of water from Ta Ta Lake into Kootenay River for irrigation and domestic use on Lot 082 61 1 Kootenay. Water Recorder file in Cranbrook. objections due within fifty days after first publication July 22 1920.
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Peter Webster Bull
Skookumchick, B.C
Ta-Ta Lake
Kootenay River
Kootenay
Water Recorder
Cranbrook
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
B.C
Peter Bull
Gurd & Sproul
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Moeta
Muriel Hall
British Columbia Prospectors! Association
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