Origin of the duty evander in Canadian lumber trade
An analysis in The Canada Lumberman of how United States lumber imported into Canada may avoid a 26 percent ad valorem duty by edge dressing, the use of a machine called the "ahity vader," and the blame shared by manufacturers, Canadian consumers, and officials. It notes that some U.S. makers seek profits by deceptive dressing, while Canadian producers seek fair play and enforced tariff rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Lumberman
United States
Canada
Ue Lumber World Review of
Chicago
Lumber Work Review
Canadian Railway Company
Canadian Consignees
Lumber World Review
Annuity Schemes Warn Trudeau Era Readers in Canada
Peninsula Picture: A Canada post office annuities branch faces many improvident investments. A Winnipeg lady passed on a $600 annuity three years ago hoping for a better deal and a future fortune by her 55th birthday. This week another letter arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Government of Canada
Savings Bank
Insurance Company
Ottawa
Dominion of Canada
Post Office Department
Conductor Martin Sentenced by Lethbridge Court
A. 47. Martin, CPR conductor from Macleod, was sentenced to eighteen months in Lethbridge jail for theft of fare from Macleod to Macgillvray on February 5 and two fares to Michel. The case drew wide attention with witnesses from Montreal and local legal counsel T. M. Tweedie, K.C., among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macleod
Martin
C.P.R
Lethbridge
Harvey
Macgillvray
Michel
Crows Nest Pass
Montreal
T. M. Tweedie
K. C
M.plpl
AL A McGillvray
Court hearing over conductor fare case prepares June appeal
McNeill of Mackeil led prosecution with W M Campbell and Calgary solicitor George Walker for the PLR. Witness Miss Barry from the CI R audit office testified on conductor trip reports and notes that conductors often correct shortages later. Pinkerton agent J A Bedard described trips and unissued receipts while Weir and Parsons faced tough cross examination. Defense argued shortages were routine and chargeable to Conductor Martin. Case set for June 4. Also small ads note cheap warehouse, a traction engine, a six room rental, and Leghorn egg sale offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bedard
Pinkerton National Detective Agency of
Montreal
Martin
Macleod
Macgillivray
Whch
Weir
Bedard
Anil Parsons
Michel
P. Weisbrod
Conway
C.P.R
Cranbrook
Locals Seek Cook and Local Horse Trades
Local classifieds list a cook position with Mrs F W Green in the city, a sale of a young horse via Dr Brennan, a 1050 lb hay gelding for sale through Dr Malls office, eggs for hatching from Toulouse geese at 4 for $1.00 via T E South, and a notice of a stray brown gelding with a diamond M brand offered for proof of ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mall
Toulouse
T. E. South
City
G. W. Oversby
Jaffray
Titanic Disaster Report Blames Captain Smith
In Washington on May 28 the senate subcommittee released its inquiry findings on the Titanic disaster. The report holds Captain Smith responsible and accuses the White Star Line and its officials of crudity and incompetency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Su-Committee
United States Senate
Smith
White Star Line
Notice of Prospect License for Coal and Petroleum Land
J Brault locator announces intent to apply to the chief commissioner of lards for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum in South East Kootenay Block 4593. Land bounds described from a post near one mile south of the southeast corner of lot 8363 and forming a 80 chain square. Dated March 6 1912.
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Lards
Kootenay
S.E
J. Brault
J, Livingston
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Evander
U. S
PEN
Martin Sentenced
PenAngle L
Coldstream Estate Nurseries
Vernon, B. Cc
Coldstream Estate
DE Vere Hunt
Imperial Bank of Canada
DR. Wilkie
Robert Jaffray
Savings Department
W. Supple
Mgr
P. Burns & Co., Ltd
Calgary
Alta
Newbro
Herpicide CO
Dept
Detroit
Michigan
Waithe Hair
Lotter Harbor
Beattie- Murphy Co., Ltd
Special Agente
THE
Riverside Nurseries
F. H. Worthington
Herald Office
Fort Horse
A. H. Payle
Claresholm
Alberta
H. Slater
F .W. Green
Brennan
Captain Smith
the Land Land and Development Co., Ltd
P, Lund
Kootenay Valley
Wandner
B. C
Marysville
Queen's Hotel
H. L. Stephens
Prop
Calgary, Alberta
Royal Bank OF Canada Incorporated
Quebec
H. 8. Holt
E. L. Pease
T. B. O'Connell
British Columbia
Jos. Brault
Canadian Hotel
Cranbrook Plumbing, Tinsmith & Heating Co
W. F. Johnson
Edward
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