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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
2
Dr Hewett warns the housefly as a serious infection source in milk and food, spreading typhoid, infantile diseases, and other illnesses. The text cites experiments and past outbreaks, noting flies carry pathogens mechanically and contaminate meals, utensils, and environments, urging sanitary measures.
Dr Hewett cites Colorado data showing a dairyman’s wife and 19 cases died from typhoid linked to contaminated milk carried by flies. Flies breed in manure and filth, and can contaminate milk cans and equipment. Prevention focuses on sanitation, screening, and insect control.
The Premier Diamond Mining Company at Klandsfontein near Pretoria expands to a vast open workings covering 8570 feet by 40 feet. It employs white and native labor, ships heavy gear, and aims to increase native workers to 11,000 as production scales up. The mine pays 0 percent profits to government under the Transvaal law and reports rising outputs and profits in its latest fiscal year.
Samuel J. Rork's musical comedy drama The Queen of the Moulin Rouge comes to the Auditorium on Thursday April 27 promising a sensational season. The show has drawn wide attention for its Parisian setting and has previously played six months in New York venues.
An advertisement touts Dr de Van's Female Pills as reliable French regulator for the female system sold at 6 a box or three for 10 with distribution through Scobell Drug Co and opportunities in Chicago and eastern cities. It also previews a musical comedy production featuring the Dance d Apache and a pantomime scene of Apaches praised by critics. Chamberlain's Liniment recommended for rheumatic lame shoulders.
A reader notes many store advertisements use the phrase probable profit to imply benefit. The piece observes individuals must decide ad value and cautions against assuming guaranteed gains. It emphasizes personal judgment over advertiser promises.
Mary Gamble of Wimberley British Columbia a mine foreman asks approval to buy eighty three acres as described in the land claim sequence. The notice lists numerous lot boundaries and mineral claims including Empire Comet and Mispali with precise chain and link measurements. The application is dated March 15 1911 and signed by Harry S. Gamble.
Dominion Lands within the Railway Belt in British Columbia are open to sole‑head families or males over 18 for up to a quarter section of 160 acres. Entry must be at the local land office with specific residence and cultivation requirements. Coal rights may be leased for 21 years at $10 per acre, with a five cent royalty per ton on merchantable coal, limited to 2,570 acres per lessee. W. W. Cory, Deputy of the Minister of the Interior. 29-261
Tenders addressed to the undersigned for an Examining Warehouse in Vancouver British Columbia will be received until 1 00 PM on April 21 1811. Plans and contract form available from J E Cyr Manitoba Public Buildings Winnipeg Win Henderson Victoria and this department. Tenderers must use printed forms signed and include occupation and residence. Firms provide signature occupation and residence for each member. Tender must be accompanied by a 10 percent cheque to the Minister of Public Works, forfeited if contract not entered or work not completed. department not bound to accept the lowest. Ottawa March 22 111 Rh Desrochers Secretary G-21
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