Food and labour reform notes amid wartime unrest
From the Department of Agriculture reports it notes city residents neglecting lot cultivation as population grows and war's end brings unrest. Citizens can aid reconstruction by growing vegetables and lowering family costs. In May a railway strike mass meeting in Winnipeg signals possible service disruption with strikers firm on a fair deal.
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Department of Agriculture
Winipeg
West
Calgary
Woolworths Small Change Path To Fortune
A 5 and 10 cent store magnate built a vast empire from modest beginnings. From $8.50 weekly, F W Woolworth saved $50 for his wife and child, then used $250 borrowed to start a chain of penny and dime stores. He grew to 1,070 shops and amassed millions, urging saving and thrift through War Savings and Thrift Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
F. W. Woolworth
United States
Woolworth
Canada Product trade mark and its nuances
The Canadian Trade Commission adopts the term Canada-Product as its trademark. The hyphen is integral to avoid the awkward feel of Canada as an adjective. Product, understood in about four-fifths of world languages, offers broad appeal for both agricultural produce and industrial manufactures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Trade Commission
Canada
Strike at Peg Camouflage Says Trade Unionist
A Calgary trades unionist returning from Winnipeg says the current strike is camouflage for a nationwide labor fight to control profiteering. He notes 30,000 workers struck in Winnipeg with sympathy strikes forming, police ready to act, and the first Western Labor News to be published by the strikers. The Calgary halt is only temporary, he argues, with unrest spreading across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary Herald
Winnipeg
Calgary
Metal Workers’ Union
Canada
Western Labor News
Summer School for Teachers at Victoria Notice
Arrangements underway for a Victoria summer school for teachers from July 7 to August 8. Courses mirror 1917 offerings including Burial Science Manual Training Art Domestic Science Vocal Music and Elocution General Science and Art for video. Attendees may take courses singly or in combination. full program and instructors to be mailed before end of May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Experimental Farm Notes on Sprays for Pests and Diseases
The article outlines seasonal spray strategies to prevent plant diseases and insect pests. It divides sprays into three classes fungicides poison sprays and contact sprays with examples such as Bordeaux mixture lime sulphur wash lead arsenate and nicotine sulphate. It also describes combining sprays into a single application to provide both fungicidal and insecticidal effects.
Water Licence Sought for Provenzano Land Irrigation
Frank Provenzano and Felix Provenzano of Cranbrook BC will apply to take and use 1 cubic foot per second of water from an unnamed stream feeding Moyle River for irrigation on Lots 7927 and Block A Lot 9388 Group 1 K D. Notice posted April 9 1919. Objections due within 30 days to Water Recorder Cranbrook or Comptroller of Water Rights Victoria.
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Frank Provenzano
Michael Provenzano
Felix Provenzano
Cranbrook
B. C
Moyle
C.P.R
Water Recorder
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
B.C
Feliz Provenzano
Macdonald & Nisbet
Imperial Bank Manager Active Since 1875 Era
A brief notice references the Imperial Bank established in 1875 in Canada, noting an active manager role associated with the institution. The item records the bank’s historical origin and a personnel position tied to its operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Bank
OF Canada
Spray calendar guidance for pest and disease control
A wartime style advisory explains mixing Bordeaux mixture arsenate and nicotine solutions for insect and disease control on crops. It urges timely, multiple fine sprays, covering all plant surfaces, and recommends consulting Experimental Farm calendars or Central Experimental Farm Ottawa for detailed mixing and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Notice of Estate Administration in Cranbrook
On March 10 1919 Judge George H Thompson ordered James A Arnold Official Administrator for Cranbrook Electoral District to manage the estate of Steve Hawrylkch deceased In intestate distribution creditors must file claims by June 11 1919 by registered mail and those not claiming will be excluded from distribution Dated Cranbrook May 7 1919 J A Arnold Official Administrator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Thompson
County Court of
East Kootenay
James A. Arnold
County of Kootenay
Cranbrook
Steve Hawrylkch
Applications for grazing permits in British Columbia
The Department of Lands issues notices for grazing permit applications under the Grazing Act of 1919. Applications must be filed by July 1, 1919 with district foresters in Cranbrook Fort George Kamloops Nelson Prince Rupert Vancouver Vernon or with the Commissioner of Grazing in Victoria. Blank forms and prices are available from district foresters or the Department of Lands in Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbian
British Columbia
Cranbrook
Fort George
Kamloops
Nelson
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
Vernon
Department of Lands
Parliament
Victoria
B.C
Vinci for Children Proved by Williamson Parent
A Williamson West Virginia parent testifies that Vinci improved his weak and tired boy. He says the product built strength and energy, allowing him to romp and play like other children, and endorses Vinci for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
W. Va
Vinci
Harley Clav
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Calgarian
H. R. Hinton
W. M. Bush
Pincher Creek
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J. A. Arnold
Victoria BC
Brunswick
Raworth Bros
Jewelers & Opitchins
Bainbridge
N.Y
Lester Andrews
Ates
Ranbrook Drug & Book Company
Tlimited, Drugelst
Jameson
Jameson’s
Mrs. Edmondson
Cranbrook, B. C
VORY
IVORY
Coeur d'Alene
Spokane, Washington
Hite
Procter & Gamble Factori
Hamilton
Pee Dominion of Canada
Alumba
Minarivs
Liniment
Clarke & Sainsbury
P.O
Women’s Institute
D. Campbell
Secy
Mre
J. W. Burton
Greer
Res
MacKinnons and Surgeonscience
Armstrong
Sand Ho
Key City
Fraternity Hall
W. M. Harris Becy
W. D. Gilroy
N.G
E. B. Miles
Hanson
Cranbrook Cottage Hospital
A. Crawford
P. O
Garden Ave
TUE Home Bakery
Brent
Norbury Ave
City Hall
Monuments Kootenay Granite & Monumental Co., Ltd
General Stone Contractors and Monumental Works
Front St
John Gard
Knights OF
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C. G. Borgstrom, C. C
C. H. Collins
K. R
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Parker
Lethbridge and
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Marapodi
F. M. MacPherson
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City Mall
Montana
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Bank of Commerce
Devan
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Dave Co
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Ontario
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