Reclaiming Land and The Swamp Land Question
A discussion on reclaiming interior Graham Island land for settlement notes muskeg as a deterrent but cites Washington state pioneers who proved swamp land can be productive. The piece references Seattle Post-Intelligencer ideas, agricultural bulletins, and the moral theme of wealth, peace, and the Golden Rule, concluding with a tribute to wartime and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Island
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Puget
Atlantic Seaboard
Eve
Gallilee
Peculiar World Warns Against False Millennium Dreams
A reflective editorial notes that after two thousand years and despite science philosophy and theology humanity remains far from the millennium. It emphasizes ongoing conflict between individuals and groups despite modern schools of thought.
The Prospector And The Hen
A Canadian Mining Journal item jokes that chickens could aid prospectors by scratching for gold in crops near Winnipeg. The piece notes chickens as a potential resource, with eggs and meat counted as additional benefits if the fowl helps find riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canadian Mining Journal
Estate of Haakon Edwardson Notice to creditors
In the Matter of the Estate of Haakon Edwardson deceased all creditors must send verified claims by October 10 1912 to the executors Keren and others at Queen Charlotte BC. Debtors are asked to pay their indebtedness promptly. Dated September 7 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haakon Edwardson
Queen Charlotte
B.C
Keren
Lost cuff button with turquoise inset near church
A single cuff button with a turquoise stone is missing between the Presbyterian Church and a sawmill. Return to Frank D. Rice for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Frank D. Rice
Also Mentioned on This Page
Queen Charlotte Islander
J. M. Campbell
Canada
Wharf
Cochrane
British Pacific Coal
Slate Chuck
S. C
J. B. Gillatt
Sandspit
P. O
A. M. Miller
Skidegate
B. C
J. L. Barge
Islander
Queen Charlotte, B.C
Prince Rupert and
Prince George
Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
Prince Rupert
S. S. Prince John
Massett
Naden Harbor
Queen Charlotte City
Pacofi
Lockeport
Jedway
Queen Charlotte Island
Cumshewa
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Skeena Crossing
Hazleton
Grand Trunk Railway
Chicago
Pacific Coast
A. E. McMaster
Atlantic Steamship Lines
Wearmouth Bros
Birnie
Massett, P. O
GEO. D. Tite
Third Avenue
P. D. Drawer
Marine Motors Gasoline Engines
Canadian Rand CO
S Products
C. H. Handasyde Jr
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