Train orders and wreck verdict at Medicine Hat junction
The inquest details how operator Calder failed to deliver a train order leading to a head on collision near Medicine Hat and Dinmore Junction. The jury found Oliver killed by the crash caused by the missing order and urged a night agent be stationed at the junction.
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Hiv
Medicine Hat
Calder
Candler
Lim
John Colter
Tle Biel
Mr. Oliver
W. G. Oliver
Dinmore Junction
Kenny
Carder
Dunmore Junction
Win
A. Rose
Wan
Oliver
Woolas
Editors Speak On Whiskey And Canadas Immigration Push
A roundup of editorials argues against whiskey influence in public life and highlights Ontario farm declines. It notes plans for a cobalt mining boom in the Cobalt region and critiques low tariff policies affecting western Canada’s development.
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Wihskey
Stratford Merald
British Empire
Seaforth News
Cobalt
Garments Finished in Canada Reflect Fit Reform Idea
The note mentions garments fully completed in Canada and references the Fit Reform idea as a guiding concept. Further context is limited, with fragmented phrasing about design and manufacturing alignment to reform ideas.
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Canada
Agricultural supremacy and political charters across provinces
A collage of editorial briefings and notices from Canadian papers appears, urging the primacy of agriculture for future generations, criticizing British Tory policies, and urging settlers in Ontario Quebec and the new provinces to adapt. Includes a land purchase notice by M B King in Cranbrook and a discussion of labor, education, and domestic life in early 20th century Canada.
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Witte MA Land
Nanaimo
B. C
British Columbia
Great Britain
Transvaal
London
Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
Old
Canada
November Parliament to debate lavilts report
The Dominion awaits the lavilt commission report when Parliament convenes on November 22. Traders are content with current fiscal policy, and no radical changes are expected. A land and water rights notice in Cranbrook advertises hearings on October 29 for apportionment and diversion of water from Josephs Prairie Creek.
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Nelson News
Lavilt Commission
Pecae
Migration crisis sparks timber notices in St John Sun
The St John Sun reports a mass migration of over 4 000 able bodied men from the Maritime Provinces to the west in one day, sparking reaction as provinces urge measures. The Waterford Star notes farming thrives in the west with high wheat yields and rising fortunes, contrasting city life. A farm wife jokes about setting hens and saying hens, turning to a rural quip.
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Canada
St. John
N. B
Sun
Maritime Provinces
Maritime Board of Trade
West
St. John Sun
Maritime
Waterford Star
EL Dorado
Marysili Employment Agency notice and timber license bid
An employment ad seeks five hundred men for bush, smelter, lumber mills and mining with wages listed. A separate notice states an intent to apply for a timber cutting license covering 640 acres in South East Kootenay.
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Chenette
Marysville
Purchase Intent for 160 Acre Lands in South East Kooten
John S. Jones locator and J R. Edmundson agent declare intent to apply within sixty days to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works in Victoria for permission to purchase 160 acres described as commencing at a post adjoining Tracy townsite. The boundaries are 40 chains each way returning to the start. Location in South East Kooten, dated September 12, 1906.
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Victoria
Kooten
Tracy
John S. Machray
J. R. Edmundson
Land Notice Victoria seeks permission to purchase in Southeast Kootenay
Land notice records John S. Machray as locator with J. R. Edmundson as agent, for a 20 acre parcel described from a post at S B 1 corner lot 6021 to the river, including bounds along river and distances in chains, dated September 12 1906, reference 25 61.
Pete's Barber Shop Ad Near Post Office
An old time barber shop listing offers shaves haircuts shampoo sea foam massage and more. Located opposite the post office in Cranbrook B Cj with the familiar welcoming service.
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Pete
Post
Cranbrook
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