Shortage of Coal in Vancouver A Threat of Winter Famine
Veteran coal dealers warn a coal famine could hit Vancouver as public demand for winter supplies lagged. They note limited storage and financing, predicting swamped dealers and possible shortages unless orders are placed now. An alderman proposes city backed mine investigation to secure high grade coal at modest cost.
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Pettipiece Pushes Municipal Coal Yard Plan
Aid R P Pettipiece urges Vancouver to enter coal business at next city council meeting he will outline a scheme under which the city government could establish a municipal coal yard and related operations.
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From the Printer's Devil Roosting in a Dream Vision
Reflections mix humor and social satire as verses evoke a roadhog punished in a traffic-laden street and a string of brief, caustic vignettes. Bittersweet sketches touch on sermons, manners, and appearances with playful irony.
Ottawa Public Works Secretary Role Noted in 1923
A 1923 notice dated October 4 records the Ottawa Department of Public Works filing related details. The brief item notes official steps in public works administration and the secretary's involvement.
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Department of Public Works
Ottawa
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