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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
4
The Cranbrook Herald promotes its value for South Kootenay readers, urging subscriptions and local advertising. It touts independence from political manipulation, highlights news coverage, and calls residents to improve streets and business support, noting regional events and notices.
The piece discusses April Fools Day origins from East to Europe and mentions Hindoos, medieval customs, and Rabelais style pranks. It also notes Camrose Board of Trade booklet Camrose The Rose of Alberta, Gleichen Call politics and mail delays affecting notices, plus Herald coverage of upcoming Dominion election and local meetings.
The council met in the chamber with Mayor Fink and all members present. Minutes were read and adopted. Reports included a government building matter, steam fire alarm costs, bank overdraft rate increase, fire department debt settlement, monthly accounts, and orders for street crew pay. Budget notes mention a skating rink lease and by-law readings for tax, fire limits, pounds, and road taxes.
In the House of Commons W A Gallitier argues for stronger protections for travelers while criticizing how railway workers could face criminal code prosecutions. He urges immediate railway act amendments to shield engineers and other train staff from misconduct charges when not at fault, praising railway men for risking their lives and stressing the need for proper governance and safety.
Mr. T. Wilton, superintendent of fumigation and Dominion Fruit Tree Inspector, warns orchidists of unusual tent caterpillar activity. He reports more pests than any year and urges early removal before May and June hatching. Caterpillars stripe branches and can be cut away to rid trees.
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