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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
Simitkemeen advertiser notes a publication at Hedley in Cy 1 Buks with a dubious imprint from Pristine Ax Publishing Company. The fragmentary entry hints at a local advertising insert or promo, but participants, dates, or full titles remain unreadable.
The Greenwood Times is accused of bias in coverage of the Brideville road controversy. The Similkameen Star defends Mr. Shatford, noting no injustice to landholders and praising his conduct despite political opposition.
A local political skirmish critiques Duncan Ross’s Times for pressuring Similkameen on road-building funding. It recalls the West Fork fiasco where Greenwood and allies allegedly diverted funds to pouches instead of roads, while current transit waste is trimmed and roads funded, with a former fiasco figure again backed by Greenwood.
The piece argues that Canada should consider outsider views on the Aylesworth bill and defend the secrecy and integrity of the Canadian franchise. It cites a Taconin journalist’s critique, and notes Roosevelt’s stance on fair elections in Panama as evidence of upholding square dealing for electors.
Two thirds of states restrict liquor sales as Sunday closures prevail in Washington, Seattle, Spokane, and Encorik. Kaiser hotel in Spokane fined on two counts for violation. Police push strict Sunday enforcement, while liquor store owners seek gains with window card displays inviting Sunday bottle purchases.
A year after Rev J G Shearer rose to prominence in the provinces for backing the Sunday Observance Act, published correspondence with Sir Wilfrid Lawrie reveals a politician behind the preacher. The letters suggest how Lawrie should word communications to influence the Presbyterian Assembly to yield a perceived gain.
Notice to Contractors. REALED TENDERS for schoolhouse erection and improvements in Similkameon Electrical Districts 12 to be received by noon July 6, 1908. Tender forms, specifications, and deposit requirements issued from Government Agent Fairview Keeenidos Lands and Works Department Victoria. Include bank draft or certified deposit equal to ten percent of tender. contracts may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with performance security and deposit refunds after award.
Fragmentary OCR from a 19th or early 20th century mining and geology notice. Mentions copper mines, book offer, price five dollars, readers urged to return the book and contact authors. text is garbled with many misspellings and misplaced words, readability limited to scattered names and phrases.
A sweeping temperance movement takes hold nationwide, with communities adopting abstinence measures and reform groups gaining momentum. Local leaders urge turnout for moral improvement and social reforms amid rising prohibition sentiment.
Tender notices call for bids on clothing waterworks project by the undermentioned parties. Specifics include itemized details and contact points for submission and deadlines.
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