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Newspaper
Queen Charlotte Islander
Location
Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
1
The writer laments a boy labeled THE ROAD Boss after a and recalls a prior newspaper challenge over a suggestive joke. It notes his rush to defend himself, denies falsehood, and questions his reaction to criticism while criticizing his conduct and motives.
The Wallace Fisheries will install a small cold storage and ice plant at their Naden Harbor cannery to chill mild cured salmon. The steamer British Empire recently moved part of the plant, lumber, and several workers there. Spring salmon runs have been strong locally, supporting a planned specialty in this packing.
Mrs. Oscar Wright departed after an extended stay, taking the last steamer toward Carbondale, Ps. Ed Singer has returned to the Mayer Lake ranch.
The Tassoo mines at Tassoo Harbor on Moresby Island plan 2300 foot tramway to tidewater with 1200 ton bunkers and initial ore shipments to a smelter. Manager R R Hedly leads operations as crews expand, while Royal Commission calls for an Agricultural Credit Commission to loan funds for farm improvements and rural development with loan limits up to 10000 and 60 percent loan values.
A Massett orchestra formed by musically inclined residents will debut at a concert to aid the Hospital fund. Led by J. Thomas, the group includes Miss Orr on piano, James Martin on violin, Claude Cornie on cornet, Clarence Martin on piccolo, Dr. Graves on clarinet, Harold Orr on cornet, Robin Martin on flute, Arthur Thomas on drums, and others.
Dave Taft, a horticulturist and progressive farmer near Queenstown, visited town last Thursday. He works on his ranch experimenting with flowers and plants and is focusing on roses. He recently received a shipment of a climbing rose variety believed to adapt well locally.
The new mission power boat Iona completed a trial trip from Hazelton and Campbell's boat-yard at Woden with complete satisfaction. The 22 foot craft features a deck house and is powered by a five to six horsepower Detroit motor. Rev. Mr. Greene plans to use the boat to visit parishioners along the inlet.
Queenstown Tennis Club opened the season with a bustling Friday match and daily practice. New residents join a strong roster as the club plans its annual meeting at Yakoun Hotel on April 4 at 8 p.m. Voting rights extend to new members who pay before the meeting.
Hazelton Bros of Woden toured town Friday with the Iona on her maiden voyage. Local news notes list visitors and plans including L Bullock Webster new Prince Rupert exhibition manager and alterations planned at Yakoun Hotel.
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