March 27, 1924
Fifty cents to see a feature film
One hundred years ago this week, The Silent Command, starring Bela Lugosi, premiered at the Rex Theatre. The film centres on a plot to blow up the Panama Canal, as well as the US Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. As you can see, tickets were 50 cents for adults and 15 cents for kids.
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March 29, 1934
Kellogg’s All-Bran to keep you regular
Ninety years ago, an ad for Kellogg’s All-Bran can be found on page four of that day’s six-page edition. Kellogg’s pitch to readers is to replace the traditional tonic of taking sulphur and molasses with All-Bran, to ward off the listlessness of spring, usually caused by constipation. All-Bran, along with many other Kellogg’s cereals, were made in their factory in London, Ont. That facility has since closed and is now an amusement park.
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March 28, 1974
Everything comes full-circle
For our first photo from this edition, “little Lynda Roberts” and her dog, Taku, were captured while out for a rainy stroll in Connaught Hill Park. Judging by the lack of snow in the photo, March of 1974 looked to be in line with what we’re experiencing this spring.
Further down the front page from the same edition as Lynda and Taku at the park is an item about the Greater Prince George Master Plan, which was unveiled to the public in draft form for comments by the residents it would affect. The draft plan was touted as a “general concept for future growth of the urban area which could accommodate more than 150,000 people in 20 years.” Speaking of full-circle, the city of Prince George is hosting two Official Community Plan open houses on April 9 and 10, from 4:30-8 p.m. at the House of Ancestors.
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Lastly, 50 years ago this week, Prince George Minor Soccer advertised its registration for the 1974 season. Registration cost $6 for the season, plus a $5 uniform deposit, and was open to boys aged eight -17. According to the PGYSA’s website, registration costs for the 2024 season range from $100 for U3 (children born in 2021), to $325 for U-12-to U18.
