Budget and Taxation in Canada Under Drayton Budget
The Vancouver Province reports that the 1920 budget preserves tariff policy while abolishing the customs war tax on imports. A luxury tax shifts revenue to the treasury and aims to curb extravagance, with economists noting the need for taxpayer clarity. The plan broadens indirect taxes, raises income taxes, and seeks to avoid harming industry while meeting national obligations.
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Vancouver
Henry Drayton
Sir Henry
Harry Drayton
Minister Sets Prices Tone For Prudent Buying Policy
The minister outlines a policy to limit prices and offer inducements to curb selling costs while urging prudent buying. He emphasizes the need to raise money to meet war obligations with current expenditure largely directed to war interest pensions and reconstruction. The path forward rests on expanding national resources production population and trimming unproductive public and private outlays.
Canada Deserves World Leadership Says British American
A British American (Chicago) editorial compares Canada to world powers, praising its vast landscape and industrial growth. It argues Canada should be ranked with great commonwealths rather than infantile nations, urging recognition of its leadership potential.
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Canners Avoid Sugar Market Over High Prices
The National Preservers and Pratt Products Association announced last week that its members will abstain from the sugar market until prices fall. The group says it represents eighty five percent of U S manufacturers who produce jams jellies and preserves.
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National Preservers and Pratt Products Association of
United States
Miss A McKowan Relates Red Cross Work in Siberia
At the Baptist Church last Sunday Miss A McKowan gave a thrilling account of her Red Cross service in Siberia. The Young People’s service is set for Friday at 7 p.m. and the illustrated story "God's Wonderful House" continues.
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Siberia
Prospecting scheme seeks returned soldiers for provincial work
In 1920 Revelstoke BC a government plan would send 24 returned men to the Master Mineral Survey District No 6 to form three prospecting pairs. Each pair includes one experienced prospector and one learner. The government provides camp gear and $50 for equipment. food allowance of 150 and monthly pay. At season end experienced men receive 125 and learners 100, with medical certificates and character references required. Applicants must sign for a defined season and may indicate preferred prospecting area. G Langley Resident Engineer invites applications and doctor’s certificates.
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Cranbrook
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Murther
Department of Mines
G. Langley
Astern Mineral Survey District
Revelstoke
B.C
May Lith
Duke of Kent and Victoria Ties Shaped Nova Scotia History
The Duke of Kent arrived in Halifax in 1741 to command the garrison and later helped shape imperial policy in the New World. Previously he commanded the Seventh Musiliers in America and stayed in Quebec, where he was beloved by settlers. His 1701 voyage and 1741 Halifax stay influenced British interest, and his daughter Victoria would become queen. Subscribe for the Herald, $2 year.
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Local notes and figures from Cranbrook in 1900
Hon Smith Curtis, minister of mines, spoke at Forrest Hall as Martin government candidate BH. C. Smith canvassed the district. W N Clarke writes on transport to South Africa for Boer War service. A solid six foot galena body found near the North Star on Dean property boosts the silver lead camp prospect. James Taylor, Mastodon discoverer, visits town. William Fernie, Fernie soul mines owner, visiting. he is a political candidate. Governor Harding discusses liquifying frozen loans to ease prices and curb hoards. Congress considers food storage regulation. credit withdrawal suggested to curb speculation.
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James Taylor
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Crows Nest
Fernie Soul
Harding
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Bankers policy forces liquidation of Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes
New York reports stringent credit conditions trigger extensive selling of Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes and recording of new law records on the stock exchange. Heavy over the counter and private sales liquidation noted by bankers and bond dealers. Washington reports adoption by American bankers of the recommendation.
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