Bowser Leaves for Cariboo trip with Conservative team
Victoria reports that W. K. Bowser K C leader of the Opposition in the Provincial legislature departs for a two weeks Cariboo trip. He will visit Vancouver Lytton and Ashcroft and will be accompanied by J A MacKenzie Conservative member for Similkameen. The journey aims to study conditions and connect with party leaders while not framed as a political excursion.
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Victoria
Cariboo
W. K. Bowser
K.C
Mainland
Vancouver
Lytton and
Ashcroft
Quesnel
Bowser
J’. A. MacKenzie
Similkameen
British Columbia
Foreign Loans and the Question of Repayment
The United States loaned about six billion dollars to allies, with rhetoric that repayments may not occur. The article argues that while allied nations hold patriotic motives, their domestic debts strain finances, and relief must be offered by governments rather than requested from foreign creditors.
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United States
Congress
Russia
France
Paris
Debt is not a debt to be paid says ally supporters
The text argues allies funded the cause as a gift not repayment due to the war effort. It warns against returning funds that would boost speculation and insists loans are an investment in world freedom. A joke about naval terminology highlights public misunderstanding of military titles.
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Congress
Red Cross
World Freedom
Adm. Mahan
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Jack
Field Marshall
Court Marshall
Leap for Life: Balloon Crew Survives Desperate Jump
A British observation balloon at the Western front had its cables cut by enemy aircraft and rose into the clouds. Viewers in London watched as the crew freed themselves from the basket one by one and leaped into the void, trusting parachutes to open. The fall and opening of parachutes led to safe landings.
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London Mail
Mike Survives Rail Accident With Witty Quip
In a lighthearted tale from The Argonaut Mike survives a railroad wreck and jokes about the injuries. He explains he was trying to stop a collision between a road roller and a mule and jokes about getting damages and repairs as he recovers.
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Mike
Argonaut
Pershing Prioritizes Toiletries to Boost Soldier Morale
General Pershing told Washington that a clean appearance aids morale, and the government has added razors soap and other toilet articles to the supplies for every soldier going overseas.
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Pershing
Washington
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Canada
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Marcell
Sprott - Shaw
Victoria Business Institute, Limited
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Wireless
Jas. H. Beatty
Pemberton Building
Dong Fong & Co. Merchant Tailors
Dong Fong & CO
Dunsmuir Avenue
Cumberland, B.C
British Columbia Telephone Co., Ltd
British Columbia Breweries, Limited
Alexandra Stout
U.B.C
Silver Top
Cascade Beer
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