Minister Burrell Enchants Ontario Farmers With Aid Plans
Toronto Feb 7 Federal Agriculture Minister Martin Burrell told delegates at the Ontario Association of Fairs and Exhibitions that the Dominion government will soon take aggressive steps to cooperate with the province on agricultural schemes. He said financial or other aid would be provided to lift agriculture, inspiring cheers and a jolly performance as he left for Ottawa. The minister confirmed the government’s intent to act decisively to improve provincial agricultural conditions and asked for the wisest approach to maximize assistance.
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Toronto
Martin Burrell
Ontario Association of Fairs and Exhibitions
Dominion
Burrell
Ottawa
Kingston Inspires Confidence in New Mining Prospect
Geo J. Gardiner reports on Kingston group of claims purchased by C H Brooks. As soon as taming aid machinery is installed, Brooks will begin active development. Kingston is praised as a top undeveloped prospect near Hedley, likened to Nickel Plate for potential earnings. Hedley is expected to grow into a major mining camp.
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Geo. J. Gardiner
Kingston
C. H. Brooks
Brooks
Hedley
British Columbia
A. H. Crookes
W. van Meter
Spokane
Two Kinds of Economy at Toronto University
A Toronto University talk urged engineering students to keep precise cost records. An experienced engineer warned that the knack for making $1.09 do the work of two could win capitalist and financier support, though he cautioned against wasteful practices that damage safety and reputation.
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Fay
Toronto University
British Columbia fur trade and wildlife sale figures
A fragmented report notes beaver, otter, wolverine, mink, and fox skins sold in the province with totals around 1,0000 units and average prices. Bryan Willkie plans an annual report as the legislature prepares to convene. Beaver skin sales at Vien Lonver totaled 1,500 at an average price of 56. overall wildlife sales exceed 11,000 in value with various species priced per head.
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BOC Ph. P
Columbey
Bryan Willkie
Promis Il Bownties
Vien Lonver
Hedley Hospital Financial Statement for Ball Year 1911
The 1911 hospital ball financial statement audited by S. J. Smith shows receipts and disbursements totaling a good balance of 303.35 for the hospital. Donations include 83.00 from John Cosgrove and 2.50 in supper supplies, with Shiel and Sproule adjustments and waived fees. The report notes uncharged donations and venue costs of 15.00 each for Shatford and Fraternity halls, plus a 7.00 printing value left uncharged.
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S. J. Smith
John Cosgrove
K.G. Shiel
Grant for the Hospital Aid Approved in Hedley
The Hedley Vital secretary reports Dr. Young has informed that the Board’s appeal for aid through Mr. Shatford has been granted. An appropriation of 1000 dollars will boost cash flow at the hospital and fund necessary improvements, including improving operating room light. Additional improvements are planned as funds permit.
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Hedley Vital
Young
Shatford
Demolition and political notes from New Westminster week
Report covers two men caught demolishing nesofe at Brack & Kere Milling in New Westminster. Viniv hospital secures agent JOO HOND from the provincial government. Case against bank robbers at Montreal Westminster may fail to convict. Liberal senators Choquette and Clovan seek repeal of mural Hill law. Green hockeyists beat Phoeniseans in international cup at Rossland carnival last week.
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Brack & Kere Milling
New Westminster
Viniv Hospital
Joo Hond
Bank of Montreal
Westminster
United States
Enogh
Choquette
Clovan
Kinder
Whey
Short Courses for Fruit Growers in Similkameen Gatherings
Department of Agriculture launches province wide short courses for fruit growers with expert lectures across Keremvos Midway and Greenwood. Meetings run February 26 to 28 featuring pruning pest control soil, planting and marketing, with free public lectures and question sessions for farmers.
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Similkameen
Départment of Agriculture
B. CG
Department of Agriculture
Keremvos
Similkiameen
Keremwos
Midway
Greenwood
Stricter Liquor Laws Move Forward in Victoria
Attorney General Bowser gives notice of a bill to amend liquor laws, targeting ponds houses and county hotels. The measure seeks harsher standards, removal of licenses, and action against establishments used for improper purposes or where intoxication is served.
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Victoria
Bowser
Speedy Olsen found dead in Edmondsbarn barn
Albert Olsen known as Speedy, living at 4 Swede, was found dead in a barn in Edmondsbarn yesterday morning. He had been drinking the night before and how he entered the barn remains unknown. He had told of being a widower with a 9 year old daughter in Minnesota.
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Albert Olsen
Hedley Forwaor
Edmondsbarn
Minnespolia
Mining Notes on Canadian Sunset Oil and Copper Prospects
The Monetary Times critiques Canadian Sunset Oil of Vancouver for overestimating Californian oil prospects. It reports cobalt ore shipments through 1911 with tonnage figures and values, notes Voigt Copper properties under BC Copper Company development, and cites Sim Spencer's high assay results.
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Monetary Times
Sunset Oil
Vancouver
The
UWS
B.C. Gopper Company
Sim Spencer
Elaine
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