Fruit exports and reciprocity divide Canadian farming regions
The Victoria Times argues British Columbia should favor free US fruit imports, noting Nova Scotia exports and BC’s growing apple industry. It cautions reciprocal tariffs and urges BC farmers to resist protectionist measures while foreseeing rising export potential. The Hamilton Spectator reports on Grain Growers Association shifts away from reciprocity and toward supporting farmers within the Conservative outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Times
British Columbia
United States
Templeman
Halifax
Cornwallis
Annapolis
Nova Scotia
Canada
News- Advertiser
Justified by Events Borden West Tour Shifts Reciprocity View
The article argues R L Borden's western mission dented the reciprocity cause by exposing Liberal controlled Grain Growers' pressure and his firm opposition. It suggests his speeches altered western opinion, contrasting pre trip ridicule with post tour credibility. A stray dialogue ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden
East
Dominion
Association
Laurier
Hamilton Spectator
West
Grain Growers’ Association
Fewer Ships in World Chart Reveals Shifts in Tonnage
Lloyds Register lists 30 087 ships worldwide down from 30 203 in 1907 08. Big ships replace fleets as sailing vessels vanish and steamers meet cargo needs. United Kingdom tonnage rises despite shipbuilding, with the red ensign flagging nearly half of world tonnage. Major fleets include United States Germany Norway and France with varying gains in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd's Register
United Kingdom
Mercantile Marine
United States
Germany
Norway
Great Lakes
France
Boy Scout movement hailed as a global rise in discipline
The London Standard extols the Boy Scout movement as a significant early 20th century development. It notes rapid growth from Baden-Powell's first camp to 145000 UK scouts, praising manners, honesty, and physical benefits while predicting widespread adoption abroad and lasting historical impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
Japan
Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Boy Scout Movement
Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Dover
Knights of the Round Table
United Kingdom
Great Britain
London
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Marion McDiarmid seeks land purchase on Kitwancool River
Marion McDiarmid of London Ontario a nurse intends to apply for permission to buy land on the Kitwancool River. The parcel begins at a post on the northwest corner near Kitwancool Lake and measures about 640 acres adjoining Lot 1878. Agent Daniel McDonald. Dated July 24 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion McDiarmid
London
Ontario
Kitwancool River
Kitwancool Lake
Daniel McDonald
Sealed Tenders for Naas River Police Station Construction
The Honorable Minister of Public Works invites sealed tenders for the erection and completion of a timber framed aericel station at Naas River Skeena Electoral District. Tenders close noon September 12 1911. Plans available from August 17 1911 at Prince Rupert Government Agent Naas Harbour and Victoria Department of Public Works. An entry cheque of 150 to the Minister of Public Works is required with each bid. lowest bid not necessarily accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naas River
Skeena
Prince Rupert
C. P. Hickman
Naas Harbour
Department of Public Works
Victoria
Bank of Canada
Minister of Public Works
Water Licence Application in Skeena District Power Plant Plan
Merton A Merrill of Masset applies under the Water Act 1909 to divert 1000 cubic feet per second for a power plant at the Ain River mouth near Tsu Skundale Lake. Works cover a dam plumes on Crown land about 10 acres. return water to Ain River about 100 feet downstream. Public posting dated November 28 1910. formal hearing June 1 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena District
Merton A. Merrill
Masset
In-Tsua Lake
Teu- Skundale Lake
Ain River
Tsu-Skutndale Lake
B. C. Noth
C. N. Pring
Prince Rupert
B. C
Lake Lakelse
Skeena Land Division
Coast District
N. Pring
Prince Rupert, B. C
Orland P. Merrill
Massett
Graham Island
Ain Lake
Sueny
Orland PF. Merrill
George S. Mayer
Public Highways Widths Set by British Columbia Minister
Notice from the Ministry of Public Works announces all public highways in unorganized districts and main trunk roads in organized districts are sixty six feet wide with thirty three feet on each side of the mean centre line. Thomas Taylor, minister, Victoria, B C, July 7, 1911. jy18-018
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Thomas Taylor
Canadian Canning Co seeks land purchase near Wallace’s Wharf
The Canadian Canning Company Limited of Vancouver applies for permission to buy a 40 acre coastal parcel at Naas Harbour B C. The land runs east 20 chains south 20 chains west 20 chains and along the coast north to the starting post. Agent H Leslie Peru dated June 6 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Canning Company, Limited
Vancouver
B. C
W. N
Wallace’s Wharf
Naas Harbour
Canadian Canning Co., Ltd
Peru
H. Leslie
Land purchase notice in Coast district for 160 acres
T H Hughes of Lakelse Valley a farmer intends to apply for permission to purchase lands in Coast district Lot 4128. The description begins at a post on the southeast corner and runs 40 chains north, east, south, and west to the starting point totaling 160 acres more or less. Dated June 6, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeenar
Coast
T. H. Hughes
Lakelse Valley
Tom Hugh Hughbhs
Skeena Land District
Thomas Stewart
Prince Rupert
John Kirkaldy
Coast—Range VY
John Y. Rochester
Skeena River
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
J. Y. Rochester
Coast—Range
T. M. Turner
Omineca
Hazelton
N. B
Skeena Land Notice
District of Coast—Range
Daniel W. Beaton
B. C
Carpenter
Hxchumsik River
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R. L. Borden
The
Pioneer Steam Laundry
Russia
Nogi
Ogi
Scout Movement
Italy
Belgium
Holland
South American
Cassiar
H. Griffith
A. Renwick
Department of Lands
Cassiar District
William Jordan Larkworthy
William B. Burritt
Dirict
Land Registry Office
Notich
Truman
Baxter
Albert D. Durham
William E. Burritt
Robert A. Renwick
Lands Department
Journal
Daniel W. Bhaton
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