Rumor Circulates on BC Conservative Leadership Hopefuls
Ottawa report notes strong rumors that Dr. 8 F Tolmie a Victoria MP and ex minister of agriculture may become Conservative leader in British Columbia. Tolmie confirms approach but offers no statement. Another name in circulation is H H Stevens Vancouver Centre former trade minister. No leadership decision until August Vancouver convention.
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Provincial War Declared on Potato Beetle Invasion
Victoria officials report the Colorado potato beetle spreading inland from the south by rail and on wings and feet. Provincial experts act to halt the invasion as poultry researchers struggle to find chickens that will eat the insects.
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Questions and Answers on Forestry in Canada
A Canadian forestry Q and A covers artificial silk from spruce pulp, employment in lumber and wages, free trees from government nurseries with municipal ownership of mature timber, and the unlikely return of cheap lumber. It warns Canada has been exploiting forest capital, with fires and pests eroding gains and calls for stronger protection and funding to sustain future supply.
Farming reports from E K district and wool markets
The article notes expected fall agricultural fair in Fernie and cattle herds, with potential cross-district cooperation. It discusses Cranbrook wool shipments via the co operative association, a July shipment, and rising wool prices with diverse grades. It highlights Boston and London market trends, and praises the Canadian Co operative Wool Growers organization and its national pooling impact.
British Columbia logging regulations season fire fighting tools
During the May 1 to October 1 season loggers must keep fire fighting tool sets. Camps employing up to 12 men require 3 axes 6 mattocks 6 shovels 6 10 quart buckets and these must be in good repair painted red and reserved for fire fighting only. Each additional unit of 12 men requires an extra set of tools as outlined.
British Columbia to ease beer sales and curb liquor abuse
Announcement from Vancouver indicates the October legislative session will amend liquor laws to permit freer beer sales with the aim of reducing hard liquor consumption. The plan follows Vancouver city council calls to license hotels to sell beer on draught and close down illicit beer clubs. Attorney General A M Manson said voters oppose prohibition and favor government controlled, cleaner liquor sales.
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British Columbia
A. M. Manson
Nanaimo
Kimberley Falls to Cranbrook in District League Clash
In the Central Division standings Kimberley suffered their first loss of the season at home to Cranbrook. Cranbrook pitcher Green shut down Kimberley with solid hitting led by Adamson behind the plate. On Yahk’s diamond Wardner squeezed past Yahk 12 to 10 as both sides piled up runs with Baim hitting a homer and Yahk’s Brayne and Redman handling the batteries.
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Crea
Ton
Telford
Salvation Army Hall to Undergo Repairs in Calgary
Salvation Army property will be repaired and painted after contractor selection Jones and Doris. Mission building will be straightened and officer quarters improved. Calgary report notes Central American capitalists eye large scale wheat farming in the Canadian West, planning 30000 acres. Wycliffe team beat Kimberley 14 to 10 in an exhibition with McPeake homer.
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Wycliffe Notes and Local Travel Log
Wycliffe notes report E M Simonson and George Dewey, well known Moose Jaw lumbermen, visiting on business for a few days. RK Porter visited from Clarin dale stock farm in Vauxhall Alberta, returning from Wycliffe to Vauxhall. Mrs E L Staples and two children return from Pasadena California. Floyd Albertson comes home from Coeur d Alene Idaho where he attended school. Pat Logan and J H Buster Huffman left for Nelson and other places with Buster serving as shortstop and Pat as center fielder or umpire. Buster will be missed by district ladies.
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Moose Jaw
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RK. J. Porter
Clarindale Stock Farm
Vauxhall
Alta
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Time for Soldier Insurance Scheme Getting Short
Early in July the principal Koot away center will be visited by W. J. Hooper of the soldiers' civil re estab lishment department Vancouver who will give addresses on soldiers' insurance under the auspices of the various G. W. V. A. branches. While the itinerary is only now being made up provisionally July 8th had been set for the meeting In Cranbrook. The time for making applications for soldiers' insurance is fast dwin lling and another corner was turn ed on June 1 only three months be ing left after that date. No doubt after September 1 there will be thousands of men to kick be cause applications will be no longer accepted. There will also be some to claim they never knew there was a time limit—there always are—even in a case like this where for two years everything has been done to get men to make a little provision for their dependents. Winnipeg Man The Financial Times in its latest survey of Western Canadian crop conditions states that the wheat yield this year should be the most valuable the West has ever produced worth at least half a billion dollars.
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Salvation Army Swell-M Appeal Exceeds Campaign Goal
The Cranbrook district appeal by The Salvation Army was a splendid success. Headquarters set a goal of $250.00 and the raised amount surpassed it by $110.00. The Army Captain thanks all who contributed.
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Cranbrook
Pisos
South
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