Fort George Tribune Preview From John Houston’s Editorial
John Houston launches the Fort George Tribune asserting neutrality while attacking Conservative politics. He cites Premier McBride and Finance Minister Tatlow over railway subsidies and questions the rail project’s cost to British Columbia residents. The piece condemns graft and urges scrutiny of subsidies benefiting supporters.
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Fort George
New Tribune
R. G. Tatlow
McBride
Where Credit Is Due in Prosperity Debate in Alberta
The piece argues McBride era credit is overstated for prosperity. It contends demand from prairie settlers, coal field expansion, and Grand Trunk Pacific construction drove revenue, while federal actions and immigration policies mainly opened markets and routes. It notes rail and land deals shaped growth and invites inquiries at the Herald for housing.
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McBride
Grand Trunk Pacific
Dominion
Crows Nest
Great East Roote Hay
Alberta
Great Lone Land
Green
Karen Island
Thompson
Prince Rupert
Blake seeks permission to purchase four hundred acres lands
James W. Blake of Skookumchuck B G a farmer gives notice of intention to buy described lands. Boundary begins 949 chains east of Lot 6022 south east corner then follows a 400 acre parcel via a series of 40 to 80 chain segments ending at the starting point.
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James W. Blake
Skookumchuck
Higgins Purchase
Elizabeth C Cummings Seeks Land Purchase in Cranbrook District
Elizabeth C Cummings of Cranbrook B C married woman applies for permission to buy land described as Lot 8752 Group 1 Kootenay District containing 140 acres more or less. The plan begins at a post at the south-east corner and traces 80 chains each way to form a rectangle. Dated 15 October 1909.
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I. A. Doyle
Fort Steele
B. C
W. Carlin
A. Doyle
Elizabeth C. Cummings
Cranbrook
Kootenay
Water gauge burst injures fireman in Fort William
Fireman Geo H. Duffus of Robertson Street Fort William Ont suffered severe burns on the left side of face and head when a locomotive water gauge burst. He used Zam-Buk which reportedly eased pain and aided healing. Zam-Buk advertised as a herbal remedy available from Zam-Buk Co Toronto for 50 cents a box.
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C.P.R
Geo
H. Duffus
Robertson Street
Fort William
Ont
Westford
Dustus
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
Gentleman's burglar moved by plea in Ferguson home
Mrs. Beulah Coleman of Ferguson appeals to a dimly seen thief and convinces him to return money and jewelry. She explains her family’s need, including an invalid husband and dependent children, and the burglar leaves with his conscience unsettled and the stolen items left behind.
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New York World
St. Louis
Beulah Coleman
Ferguson
Proper Painting Now Saves Roof From Rusting
Short note from The Paint Stop promotes painting as a cheaper option than replacing a tin roof. It urges homeowners to consider coating to prevent rust and extend roof life.
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I. H. Short
Tuppers Onslaught On McBride Riles BC Rail Policy Debate
Premier McBride faces Conservative challenges over railway policy as Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper campaigns, denouncing the government deal with Canadian Northern. Tupper argues the terms are worse, using platform speeches to sway voters before the polling next Thursday, per the Winnipeg Free Press.
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McBride
Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper
British Columbia
Canadian Northern
Charles Hibbert Tupper
Winnipeg Free Press
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cough Relief
The advertisement proclaims Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cures coughs and colds quickly. Sold by all druggists and dealers, the slogan notes this is a timeless health story told for 56 years.
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Chamberlain
Notice to creditors in winding up Watun Supply Co
Creditors of the Watun Supply Company limited are required to send their names and addresses and details of debts with proof to N I Harrison the liquidator at the Cranbrook office on or before December 18 1909. If not submitted a creditor is excluded from any distribution until proof is made. Dated Cranbrook BC November 12 1909 BF Gurd solicitor for the liquidator.
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N. 1
Harrison
Cranbrook
B. C
Dominion
Railway Belt
British Columbia
Hiss
W. W. Cory
Interior
Water license request near Cranbrook irrigation site
On December 20 at 11 am Joseph Brault of Cranbrook will seek a license to divert one cubic foot of water per second from Joseph Prairie Creek near Lot 9556 for irrigating about 60 acres north of a ditch across Malcom Hotle property. Riparian owners affected include The Robinson McKenzie Lumber Co and Malcolm Home. Notice posted November 18, 1908. W F Gurd solicitor.
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Joseph Brault
Cranbrook
B. C
Joseph Prairie Creek
Malcolm Hotle
Robinson- McKenzie Lumber Company, Limited
Malcolm Home
Coal and Petroleum Prospecting License Notice
Thirty days after date an application will be made to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect coal and petroleum over lands in Block 4593 SE Kootenay BC the N W corner of Lot 8726 Group 1 H Gorman claim details follow located Sept 14 2041
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Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
Kootenay
British Columbia
H. Gorman
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