City Council Considers Military Aid and Milk Standards
City council members and Aldermen met to discuss sending convalescent and wounded soldiers to the city with the doctor pledging cooperation. Milk samples were mostly satisfactory except for two below standard. A National Service card coordination was promised, and John A. Hutton named returning officer with nominations set for January 8 and polling January 11 if needed.
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Acres
Ald
National Service Commission
Ald ‘McArdle
Sam Shanoop
John A. Hutton
The Prospector and the Mining Dream
The article profiles the prospector as the essential spark behind mining, noting his risk, colorful habits, and uncertain rewards. It describes the harsh, changing conditions in British Columbia, the costs of required permissions, and the rising competition from educated Canadian engineers entering the field.
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Canada
National Service Week Calls Canadians to Duty
As Canada enters National Service Week, every citizen from age 16 to 65 is urged to fill and return the government-sent cards. The article emphasizes collective duty, urging prompt mailing, and highlights the Prince of Wales motto I Serve as a guiding principle for a stronger, better nation in the coming year.
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Canada
Dominion
Prince of Wales
British Empire
Mining Prospector Vital to Province Weighs Fair Return
W R H argues that the prospector is the key unit in mining enterprise and must receive fair recognition. He urges reviving interest in mining with government support to keep workers motivated and the industry alive.
Canada Copper plans mill and rail line to Copper Mountain
The Canada Copper Corporation, Ltd proposes a 2000 ton mill at Princeton and a railway 13 miles to Copper Mountain. Estimated cost under 2 million dollars. 200 ton experimental mill in operation to refine flotation. A 2000 foot tunnel advances about twenty feet daily with 200 workers. Diamond drilling under Frederic Keffer of Spokane preceded tunnel work.
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Princeton
Copper Mountain
Canada Copper Corporation, Ltd
New York
Greenwood
Similkameen
Vancouver
Frederic Keffer
Spokane
Temperature highs and lows from Laws ranch week
Government records show daily minimum and maximum temperatures for the past week at Laws ranch. Readings list the coolest and warmest days, reflecting typical weather patterns in the region.
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I, I, Laws
New Plant at Lucile Dreyfus Expands Ore Output Near Danville
The Lucile Dreyfus mine near Danville ships about two cars of high grade ore weekly to the Granby smelter. The historic Ferry county property was idle for seven years until recently leased by a new operator. Aiming to boost output, improved machinery will be installed. Five furnaces operate at Granby, while three remain cold due to matte shipments from Anyox and delayed coke from Crow's Nest. The Admiral Watson vessel carrying 600 tons from Fidalgo Mining reached Annox for Granby smelting. Greenwood smelter reports 3,455,578 pounds copper and 8,585 ounces gold and 33,060 ounces silver in eight months.
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Lucile Dreyfus
Danville
Granby
Ferry County
Anyox
Crow's Nest
Pacific Steamship Company
British Columbia
Admiral Watson
Annox
B.C
Fidalgo Mining Company
Landlock Bay
Alaska
Granby Company
Greenwood
The Fun of Farming and Diversified Crops
The article urges diversification in farming to avoid crop overreliance. It highlights chickens cattle bees and fruit trees as profitable, engaging the farmer and wife with steady income, pollination benefits, and varied practical interests.
Fly speeds and coach swat question sparks railway thought
A playful mused dilemma asks if a fly inside a railway coach moving at fifty miles per hour must fly at the same speed to avoid being swatted. The brief brainteaser riffs on relative motion and everyday physics.
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