Expansion of the Lumber Industry in British Columbia
The article notes eleven years without a saw mill in the prairies and Kootenay Lake region, BC lumber production rising from under 25 million to 250 million annually, aided by scarce railways now to be joined by three transcontinental lines. It predicts rising demand, US timber opening, and BC forests as a valuable asset, potentially doubling timber value on the stump.
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Prairies
Kootenay Lake
B.C
British Columbia
Canada
United States
Reforestation urged to meet future timber demand
The writer laments rising per capita timber use and dwindling Canadian timber supplies. He urges government promotion of reforestation, bonuses for tree planting, and perpetual land holding with planting quotas to sustain forest wealth and crown revenues. He cites Swedish forestry success as a model.
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Crows Nest
Canada
One Road
Catalpa Speciosa
Roosevelt Admired by London Ont Mayor in White House Visit
Mayor Streviy of London Ontario praised President Roosevelt after meeting at the White House. He said Roosevelt would receive his vote regardless of party and noted the president’s friendliness to Canadians. C. W. Cross, formerly a Cranbrook veterinarian, was fined $26 in Kelowna for practicing without a license.
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Washington
Streviy
London
Ont
Roosevelt
White House
Representative Hennett
New York
Viayor
C. W. Cross
Cranbrook
Kelowna
Cross
Cranbrook's Little Scotland Sees New Dwellings Rise
In Cranbrook north suburb Little Scotland new cottages appear along the Sash and Door factory and King Lumber Mills area. Builders include J McDonald, J Mackay, A Hood, H Greyson, C H Knocke, and others. Growth continues year round with houses for living, not speculation, though water supply lines are debated.
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Cranbrook
Sash and Door
King Lumber Mills
Little Scotland
J. McDonald
Thomas Leask
Ihim J. Mackay
A. Hood
H. Greyson
C.H. Knocke
Brechen
Shackleton
Baldwin
WR. Sallat Hand J. Sims
George Leask
Edwards Street
Transcontinental horse race pits Shamrock II against Davenport Arabian
Alberta stockman Fred T. Cromwell funds a transcontinent al race from Pacific to Atlantic. Shamrock II replaces the injured Shamrock I and will race against Homer Davenport s Arabian with four mounts total including a government army horse and a Denver Post mustang ridden by a cowboy. The start is San Francisco in June with expected three and a half months to reach Washington.
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Fred T. Cromwell
Alberta
Pacific
Atlantic
Mr. Cromwell
Shamrock
Homer Davenport
Cromwell
Shamrock II
Canadian
Rockies
Oregon
Kentucky
San Francisco
Washington
Elliott
Denver Post
Rebuilding Crow Line A Aimed at Safer, Smoother Freight Route
Winnipeg despatch says CPR will abandon the old line south of the river between Lethbridge and Macleod and build a new track this year. A 0.2 percent maximum grade will create a near level road, easing freight handling. A high level bridge over the Kelly river at Lethbridge is part of the project with tenders called and early April start planned to have the line ready when the bridge opens.
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Winnipeg
Crows Nest
Lethbridge
Macleod
C.P.R
Kelly River
Tierney wins CPR contract for bridge work in British Columbia
W P Tierney & Company secured a large contract from the Canadian Pacific railway to fill and replace several bridges on the Castlegar to Cascade line, plus work on a new spur and grade change at the Mother Lode mine near Greenwood. Operations start soon with many workers sought. head office in Nelson. Salvation Army established in Cranbrook since January 1907 with Captain Moore in charge, praised for devotion and uniform bearing.
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W. P. Tierney & Company
Canadian Pacific Railway
Castlegar
Cascade
Mother Lode
Greenwood
F. F. Busteed
C. P. R. Pacific
Cartwright
W. P. ‘Tierney
Tierney
Nelson
Salvation Army
Cranbrook
Moore
McMillan
George Hilliard Dies Pioneering Cranbrook settler
Word comes of the death of George Hilliard a longtime Nicola B C resident and early Cranbrook settler arriving in 1898 He was Cranbrook s first blacksmith shop proprietor Details on the cause of death are unavailable.
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George Hilliard
Nicola
B. C
Cranbrook
Soo Spokane train to resume service April 19
Spokane International announces the Soo-Spokane Limited will resume operation on April 19 between Spokane and Minneapolis Saint Paul. Three equipment sets will start the service, with an identical St Paul to Spokane departure, aiming for a 48 hour running time and updated time cards.
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Spokane
Twin Cities
Spokane International
Canadian Pacific
Minneapolis, St. Paul & Saulie Saint Marie
Soo-Spokane
Soo Line
Minneapolis
United States Mail
St. Paul
D. Corbin
Slabs for Sale 100 Loads Dry 16 Inch Cut
Dry slabs offered at $3.00 per load by Percy Haywood in tranhrook British Columbia. References to furnace length and contact details indicate sales and pickup terms.
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Percy Haywood
Tranhrook
B. C
Stolen Roan Cow Reported From Wardner B C
Wardner B C March 7 a four year old roan cow with long horns and clipped ears brand X on shoulder is reported stolen or stray. Reward offered for information leading to return, S. J. Harrison Wardner B C 623.
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Wardner
S. J. Harrison
Breeder Offers Golden Laced Wyandottes and Bull Rocks
Cold season stock listing from 52-4 Stocks and Jackson Creston BC selling Golden Laced Wyandottes and Bull Rocks. Notes good winter layers and infertile replacements per setting of 13 a0.
Garehilly Offers Prime Irrigated Tracts in B C
Gar ehilly selects wild and improved Janis tracts in British Columbia at attractive prices with easy terms. Five and ten acre irrigated parcels offer good soil level land and scenic location. Large tracts available for subdivision. Call for list. Insurance partners promote fire protection for homes and businesses.
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Garehilly
B.C
Local Real Estate Listing Teases Quick Sales
A terse ad invites property listings with assurances of best service and fair treatment. It promises a full property list on application and emphasizes quick sales and trustworthy representation by the firm.
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Norbury Avenue
van Horne Street
Beale & Elwell
Cranbrook, B.C
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Artistrong Avenue
Leask
Henderson
Teddy
Welle
NIN Cranbrook
Crow Line
Spokane Flyer
Stocks & Jackson
Creston, B.C
Cranbrook Trading Co
van Horne and
Durick Ave
Telephone
Frost Investment CO
Fruit
Rock Bottom
the Frost Investment Co
Cranbrook, B. C
Imperial Bank of Canada
J. F. M. Pinkham
Mgr
Arnold & Roberts
Cranbrook Cafe
Bly's
G. M. Blake & W. Rogers
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Great Northern Ry
Cranbrook and District
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J, McDermid, Prop’r
Letitia
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Rhone
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