Synopsis of Land Act Amendments Pre-emptions and Purchases
A BC government notice outlines pre-emptions for vacant Crown lands by British subjects over 18 and eligible aliows, with residence and improvement requirements. It details land limits, required five year occupancy, and $16 per acre improvement value before crown grant. Purchases, leases and homestead options are described, including minimum prices and timberland rules, plus grazing districts and permit policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Lands
Victoria
B.C
Coast Range
Land Commissioner
Land Recording Division
Land
Tald
Noted scientist outlines eggs and dairy as key to health
Dr McCollum argues small stature in China and Japan stems from faulty diet lacking eggs and milk. He cites Europe and America as general model consumers of both foods with lower death rates and longer lifespans, urging more eggs and dairy to combat tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCollum
China
Japan
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Europe
America
Changes Made in The Pas Dog Derby
The Pas Dog Derby Association announces a new 150 mile race replacing the 200 mile event next year. Teams run 50 miles daily for three days on a circular six to eight mile Saskatchewan River course with a last-time prize each day. A freight race of 10 miles daily for three days and 100 pounds per sled will also be staged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dog Derby Association
Saskatchewan
Pas
Record Car Loadings Break Two Year Canadian Peak
The week ended November 7 saw Canadian railways load 77 370 cars, beating 1924 by 2 769 and topping 1925’s prior high by 773. The year to date surpassed 1924 for the first time by 4 594 cars, per the Dominion Bureau of Statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Mastering No Trump and Spade Bids in Bridge Auctions
Auction players struggle with bids for strong two suit hands as dealer. The article weighs when to bid no trump or suit, analyzes example hands, and advises precise signaling to partner. It explains counting and lead strategies to secure contracts and avoid misleading bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiere
Hearts
Lease Notice for lands on Denman Island Henry Bay
Jean Trea nor of Calgary Alberta a housewife intends to apply for a lease of lands in Henry Bay on Denman Island beginning at a post three chains north of the wharf running three chains west to the low water mark then fifty chains northward dated September 6 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Treanor
Calgary
Alta
Henry Bay
Denman Island
Wharf
Christmas Mail Rules Issued by Post Office
Vancouver postal officials publish tips for Christmas parcels with slogans Pack carefully Address fully Mail Early. They urge careful packing in strong containers and proper labeling including destination street number return address and sufficient postage. Fragile items should be marked and customs forms attached for international mail. Disraeli quote ends note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Antipodes
Europe
Vancouver
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cavin’s Shoe Store
Cumberland
DR. Middleton
Marocchi Bros
Cumberland, B.C
British Columbia
British Columbia Telephone Company
Dunsmuir Avenue
DSM
Cunard
Donaldson
Halifax
Plymouth
Cherbourg
London
Dick K. Whitham
Hastings St. W
Lowell
Diogenes
P. P. Harrison
Notary Public Cumberland
Toyland
Office of
Cumberland, B. C
Vaneine Bridge
Wynne Ferguson Chuther
Ferguson
Hoyle, Jr
Diamandy
City Meat
P. Symons
Nanaimo Land Recording
Nanaimo
P.O
Disraeli
Star Livery Stable
Alex. Maxwell
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