Bonar Law dies. wartime leader who shaped postwar policy
Friday November 1925 obituary notes Andrew Bonar Law Canadian born premier of England who led during wartime coalition and faced postwar reconstruction. The piece highlights his firm convictions, political maneuvering, and enduring influence as a key British statesman. It also references political tensions in British Columbia with Premier Oliver and Gen. A. D. Meline, signaling broader postwar political strain.
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Andrew Bonar Law
England
Bonar Law
Lloyd George
Bonard Law
No. 10 Downing Street
Bonai Law
Erin
B.C
Oliver
A. D. Meline
McRae
Government policy praised while soldiers struggle on returning land
The note claims government settlement policy for veterans is a success yet many soldiers at Lister abandon land and few plan to return. Across Alberta plebiscite debates loom over liquor, with both sides trading excesses. Greenwich Observatory to be moved Englandward due to progress.
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Lister
Alberta
B.C
Greenwich Observatory
England
Greenwich
A Life of Public Service and War-Time Sacrifice
An obituary tribute notes a man who sought the public good, left a pattern of service, and faced opposition without rancor. His career spanned business success into a wartime role, with two sons killed in battle and the man himself a victim of the era’s demands.
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Asquith
Attendance fears threaten one teacher Creston school
Public school inspector Manning warned trustees last week that if attendance does not rise before Christmas Lister will become a one teacher school. N Moore, Cranbrook forester, visited Hast Kootenay. Last week’s rainfall caused an 18 inch snowfall near Moyre delaying the new forestry lookout project. Calgary auto record attempts dominated local traffic news with several speed runs, distances and timings noted.
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Manning
Lister
Creston
N. Moore
Cranbrook
Hast Kootenay
Moyre
Greenwich Time and Meridian History of Navigation
The passage notes Greenwich time as world standard and the prime meridian used to fix global points. It recalls 17th century buildings from 1675 built to aid navigation and nautical astronomy.
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Greenwich
Quiet wedding ties two local residents at Christ Church
Twenty years ago, Edgar Home and Miss M A Hamilton wed quietly at Christ Church. The groom works as bookkeeper for East Kootenay Lumber Co. Cranbrook talks of incorporating face opposition from big interests due to higher taxes. Chas Campbell sells undertaker business and plans move to Duluth. The McBride hardware store building sells to Paul Handley of Kimberley. J G Cummings returns from Sheep Creek after ranch survey work. A B Fenwick buys the McLeod cottage on Rocky Mountain Avenue Fort Steele.
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Edgar
M. A. Hamilton
Frank, Alta
Kootenay
Provincial Ag Minister Barrow Attacks Farmers in Print
The article accuses Minister Barrow of making a tirade against farmers drawing backlash before the provincial election. It notes Bowser opened northern fall fairs, possibly provoking Barrow's broadside. Jos. W. Bell heads to Kimberley for two months of work and Ellen Andeen returns from St Louis after treatment with health improved.
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Mr. Barrow
Bowser
Okanagan
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Kimberley
Creston Review
Ellen Andeen
St Louis
Local Clothing Store Promotes Seasonal Wear
Latest styles for men women and children highlighted with jackets sweaters and underwear. Shop offers black and striped machinist caps and heather pullovers with full stock from Wolsey Robin Hood Penman and Hewson brands. See window display each week.
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Wolsey
Robin Hood
Penman
Hewson
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