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Newspaper
Grand Forks Sun
Location
Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for Canada Great Britain and the United States with payment in advance. Communications to The Gaaxa Mocs Sus office at Ghasy Forks B C Columbia Avenue and Laurenthe.
In the international America Cup yacht race Shamrock LV and Resolute each win two heats and the next heat will decide the race. Expect an exciting bout as both boats contend for the title.
An Ottawa era piece argues western coal will supply Ontario as Atlantic provinces and Alberta holds a major share of the world supply. It notes Alberta’s 16 percent of global coal, industrial substitution in Winnipeg, rising U S coal prices, and Niagara energy safeguards, with coal remaining essential despite alternative power sources.
The report discusses Marquis wheat breeding aims to produce early ripening and disease resistant varieties, advances in binder twine production, and use of waste straw turned into valuable byproducts. It highlights research to reduce reliance on foreign goods, notes a memorandum on molybdenum by the Department of the Interior, and cites a Canadian mine with standout global production.
The report states Canada produced 189000 tons of copper in 1919, about one third of global output, with Manitoba showing rich mineral potential. It cites copper ore valued at 180000000 from a single territory deposit, plus timber, fish, and farm outputs. City council criticism concerns bond option timing and sinking fund handling, urging steadier financing and cooler judgment.
About a dozen taxpayers attended the Friday evening session despite the city’s good name being at risk. The editor notes that such indifference to civic affairs leads to councils acting carelessly and can end in disaster for the community.
Calls for an eventual expenditure of 30 900 000 to develop the Bridge river power site near Lilloog British Columbia. Preliminary work is under way with tunnel plans a mile and a half long under Mission mountain discharging into Season river six miles from Lilood. Fall 1400 feet, estimated 400 000 horsepower. would be the world’s largest power site besides Victoria and Niagara Falls.
Een. T. J. Pattullo minister of lands announced a new immigration plan for Bai Columbia. Major J. W. Clark will lead the initiative to gather detailed population data and determine where newcomers settle, aiming to safely integrate immigrants and provide assistance.
An odd scene unfolds as a property master and innkeeper react to a pre historic man found on Jim White's farm amid a coroners inquest. The town buzzes about the strange discovery and the back Jews mystery while villagers await answers.
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