Oliver and Stewart in British Columbia election tour
A provincial election report notes Premier John Oliver and Hugh Stewart visiting the district to defend their record. It accuses Oliver of claiming credit for laws started by the Conservative government, cites taxation burdens on farmers, and questions provincial spending including road projects and Prohibition costs.
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John Oliver
Hugh Stewart
Comox
Oliver
British Columbia
John
Farris
New York
Canada
Seattle
Government Control Dominates Despite Premier’s Silence
The passage notes the public voice has spoken and Government Control carried the day, while the Premier delays disclosing what that control will be before the election. It highlights the Premier’s failure to clarify policy on the eve of voting.
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Liberals
Farris
Gale
Vancouver
Vancouver ‘Sun
Oliver
the Sun
Four candidates vie for Comox electoral seat in diverse slate
The Comox district fields four nominees: W E Anderson Conservative from Quathlaski Cove, Vancouver Independent W W B McInnes, Liberal Hugh Stewart of Comox Valley, and Presbyterian clergyman Thomas Menzies tied to the People’s Party. Voters across Cumberland Courtenay Powell River and islands face a choice on roads, mills and district development.
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Comox
W. E. Anderson
Quathinski Cove
Campbell River
Cumberland
Courtenay
Powell River
Heriot Bay
Alert Bay
Lund
Denman Island
Anderson
Quathlaski Cove
W. W. B. McInnes
Vancouver
McInnes
British Columbia
Mr. McInnes
Farris
Macdonald
Hugh Stewart
Comox Valley
Stewart
Thomas Menzies
Sandwich
People’s Party
People’s Party, and To Name Mr. Menzies
Menzies
Bowser and Anderson rally against Oliver government
Bowser argues Liberal finances failed with deficits and debt rising under Premier Oliver. He cites borrowed sums, per capita plans for municipalities, and misconduct in public works while promising a businesslike Conservative administration with strong candidates and local development.
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Oliver
John Oliver
Bowser
Two Nominations for Cowichan Seat
In Cowichan a straight contest is set between Conservative G. A. Cheeke and Independent K. F. Duncan. Both candidates were nominated to run in the election.
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Cowichan
G. A. Cheeke
K. F. Duncan
Four Nominees Named for Newcastle Riding
In the Newcastle riding four candidates are nominated: John Bickle, Wm Gilbert Fraser, Samuel Guthrie, and Jas H Hawthornthwaite. Best selection of Christmas Cards now at Frosts.
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Ladysmith
Newcastle
John Bickle
Wm. Gilbert Fraser
Samuel Guthrie
Jas. H. Hawthornthwaite
Frost's
Hamlin's Wizard Oil Offers Quick Relief for Pains
An old advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe simple remedy for headache and neuralgia. It claims quick relief when rubbed on the painful area and promotes antiseptic benefits for sprains cuts and bites. Also promotes Hamlin's Wizard Liver Whips as pleasant pink pills for constipation or sick headache.
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Hamlin
Mick
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