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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1915
Page
2
The Prince Rupert Journal announces its daily edition with delivery in the city and prepaid rates for one year six months and three months. A weekly edition circulates Fridays outside the city with international rates. Advertising rates are available upon application.
The piece argues for a plebiscite on prohibition but warns government power to hold one is unclear. It notes rising prohibition sentiment across the Americas, stresses respecting public opinion, and cautions against premature legislation linked to temperance. It cites Ontario as an example and calls for tighter liquor regulations.
Multiple notices dated 1915 in Skeena District urge actions on Crown Grant applications for the Harvey claim and other mineral lands on Graham Island with permits to prospect coal and petroleum. Names include I W G Humble and Peter Piambo. locations include Maple Bay and Lot areas. dates range from July 38th 1915 to June 26 1915.
The article notes steady progress in temperance sentiment and legislative advance, urging British Columbia to heed the example set by another province as it pursues reforms.
Paris dispatch notes the Matin says Russia has perfected mobilization of industrial resources. Within a few weeks Russian factories will produce 200000 shells daily in addition to imported supplies.
Directors and shareholders are reminded that no company with powers in Schedule A may carry on business in the Province unless registered under the Act. The final registration date is 4 September 1915.
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