British Columbia’s Century of Growth Across Land and Trade
A sweeping historical overview traces British Columbia’s development from early exploration and fur trade to the rise of Vancouver Island and a vast Canadian rail network. It highlights explorers like Cook and Vancouver, the Hudson’s Bay Company era, settlement patterns, mining booms, and the province’s emergence as a key link in Canada’s transcontinental rail system.
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Beundar
Tina Miles
North Pacific
Pacific
Strait of Amnion
Atlantic
New Spain
Alaska
James Cook
Nootka Sound
Vancouver Island
Pos
Cook
England
George Vancouver
Strait of
Juan de Fuca
Puget Sound
Gulf of Georgia
Queen Charlotte Sound
Great Britain
Alexander Mackenzie
North-West Company
Montreal
Arctic
Mackenzie
Burkes Channel
Vancouver
Great Lakes
Columbia
Simon Fraser
New Caledonia
Fraser
David Thormapsoh
Columbis River
Pacific Fur Company
John Jacob Astor
New York
North Wear Company
Windsor Bay Company
Western Department
Fort Vancouver
Sandwich Islands
Victoria
Columbia River
Nanaimo
San Francisco
Hudson Bay Company
Oregon Country
Oregon
British Columbia
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Ocean
James Douglas
Hudson's Bay
Vittoria
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
Canada
Prince Ripert
Canadian Northern
Canadian National Railways
Plofic
Mexico
United States
Beauty of nature lifts man above common clay
A reflective note on how nature elevates people beyond base instinct, shaping character toward refinement, virtue, and nobility through its silent influence.
Pedigreed Cattle Trade Potential Between Canada and Trinidad
The Commercial Intelligence Journal says improved steamship service between Canada and the West Indies will boost shipments of pedigreed cattle to Trinidad. Trinidad has high demand for imported animals and current herds include 10,448 cattle and 15,864 pigs and sheep goats. A new law on contagious diseases now covers measures to prevent cattle disease introduction.
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Canada
West
Trinidad
More Trees for Alberta Petitioned by Horticultural Society
The Calgary Horticultural Society plans to urge federal and provincial governments to require planting trees on lands with government bonds or backing. The resolution calls for arbor culture in dry Alberta regions, with trees to be specified by the provincial agriculture minister and promoted by the CPR department of natural resources, the United Farmers of Alberta, and horticultural societies.
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Calgary Horticultural Society
Canadian Pacific Railway Department of Natural Resources
United Farmers of Alberta
Canada First Resolution Calls MPs to Study National Needs
The Calgary Board of Trade urges MPs to study Canada first before taking office to boost knowledge of railway, agriculture and development issues through firsthand observation. The article notes Angora goat hair is used in the fur coats on display in shop windows.
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Calgary Board of Trade
Canada
Grain Feeding Western Sheep At Fort William Ontario
The article reports 7000 Western Canadian sheep grain fed this winter at Fort William Ontario. Feeding used grain screenings from elevator companies at no cost except a transfer fee. Sheep gained weight, were in prime condition, and sold to Eastern buyers. The Fort William Board of Trade supports and promotes the venture. Shipped by rancher Mr. R. C. Harvey of Lethbridge Alberta.
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Fort William
Ontario
Lake Superior
Fort Williamd
Canadian Colonel Warns of Famine in Soviet Volga
Col H J Mackie of Ottawa reports from visits to famine zones along the Volga, describing dead crowds, cannibalism rumors, and Red Army guards protecting food. He credits Soviet effort to aid starvation relief and advocates Canadian support through the Save the Russian Children Fund to feed children via organized kitchens and local clubs.
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Russia
Eolden
Lenine
Trotsky
Red Army
Canada
United States
H. J. Mackie
Ottawa
North Renfrew
Save the Russian Children Fund
Volga River
Col. Mackie
Moscow
Volga
Col
Mackie
Red Guards
Col. Mackle
Volga Basin
Wrangel
Denekin
Kolchak
Volga District
Save the Children Fund
Colonel Mackie
J. John
Trans-Pacific Aerial Service Idea Promoted by J Roach
J Roach former Royal Air Force pilot discusses a near term plan for a trans Pacific air service. He aims to qualify for commercial flying in Canada and obtain a Maurice-Farman machine in Rouen. The route would run from Canada along the Alaskan coast to Kamchatka and down the Asian coast with fuel stops every 5000 to 1000 miles.
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J. Roach
Royal Air Force
Canada
Maurice-Farman Aeroplanes Ltd
Rouen
France
B.c
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Behring Sea
Kamchatka Peninsula
Roach
Dominion
Saskatchewan Pledges and Grain Drive Aid for Armenian Relief
Relief for starving Armenians gains strong Saskatchewan support as of mid February, with 12 143.88 collected including 6516.59 in cash and 5628.29 in grain. About 500 to 600 bushels of grain remain unsettled. Towns like North Battleford Humboldt Aberdeen Lloydminster and Rosethern are raising a car of wheat. Authors note difficulties in matching pledged and received amounts and cannot estimate final provincial total yet.
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Saskatchewan
North Battleford
Humboldt
Aberdeen
Lloydminster
Rosthern
Alberta to regulate grasshopper pests by provincial act
The Alberta Department of Agriculture will push legislation this session to compel landowners in affected areas to take pest control steps against grasshoppers. Municipalities and the department will enforce the measures, requiring timely poisoning where hoppers are numerous, addressing farmers who neglect pest control.
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Alberta
Department of Agriculture
George Hoadley
Peking Streets Described as Wide and Straight
The article notes that Peking's streets stand out from most Chinese cities for their broad, straight layouts, offering a striking urban contrast.
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Peking
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Irene Todd
Gariog
Ita
New Westminster
Port Hope
Lytton
Canadian National
Pacific Province
Cagary Board of Trade
Canadian National Railway
Sia
Air Force
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