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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
2
The Liberal Convention in Vancouver last week adopted party principles and a stable platform to clear the province's political air. Support is urged for Mr. Martin to honor his pledges, with delegates from Vancouver Island withdrawing over policy, signaling a shift away from Victoria control.
The Vancouver Liberal Convention opened on February 6 with a stormy start over credentials. A committee was appointed, a protest by Victoria delegates led to a temporary walkout, and G R Maxwell was named chairman. J G Martin backed Liberal alignment with Laurier and opposed a mixed government, signaling plans for redistribution legislation. Delegates totaled 18 from various districts including Victoria and Cariboo.
The Liberal convention adopts a new constitution reducing executive power and establishes a six on the executive. Jos. Martin wins the leadership on the first ballot with 47 votes to 61 against, and pledges to pursue the party platform including railway expansion, public ownership, and reforms. Delegates set Revelstoke for the next convention.
An advertisement touts a South American Kidney Cure claiming to cleanse impurities and relieve symptoms in hours. Sold by C. W. Field, the notice emphasizes rapid, near infallible results for kidney ailments.
The Pocket Cure Dr von Stan Pineapple Tablets claim to ease indigestion and relieve cramps. Packaged as portable tablets, they promise gentle digestion, increased gastric flow, and better bowel movement with no distress after meals. Sold by C W Field. six to ten tablets per package.
An 82 year old woman from Eden Lake Nova Scotia reports eight years of rheumatism relief after using Dr Clarke’s Wonderful Little Red Pills. Letters from Canada Chemical Co and others claim cures for rheumatism heart weakness and blood diseases with high praise for the pills.
Personal testimonies claim Dr Clarke's Little Red Pills cure headaches indigestion catarrh grippe rheumatism and many ailments with two boxes lasting years. Advertised price sixpence per box with a money back offer and promise of ten dollars for any cure not achieved.
Parish listings announce services every Sunday at 11am and 7:90 pm with Holy Communion and Sunday School. Vicar O F Yaims and Pastor Rav J Hoa are named. Methodist in a nearby location is noted with midweek prayer and a Thursday practice. A potential relocation of church headquarters to Geneva is mentioned.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention deaths including Judge Lister formerly of Sarnia Ontario and reference to Emperor William beginning a strong crusade against faith founders.
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