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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
2
Experts commend Alice Brady for convincing golf scenes in The Indestructible Wife at Rex Theatre. On set she admits golfing was new to her yet she learned quickly with help from expert players, delivering natural athletic form and engaging onscreen performance.
The Victoria Colonist notes the largest budget introduced by Finance Minister John Hart with a forecast deficit of about three and a half million dollars. It criticizes minimal relief for municipalities and calls out higher taxes on farmers while noting proposed road loans and motor tax funding.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteed to produce a vivid red color on all fabrics including wool silk linen cotton and blends. It mentions a color card and directions booklet in the package and urges buyers to consult dealers for matching.
The piece argues municipalities deserve a share of the personal property tax used for fire and police protection. It contends Mr. Hart frames fiscal stability while ignoring local requests, expecting spirited House debate over taxation proposals and officials' support for municipalities.
Dustin Farnum stars in A Man in the Open based on Roger Pocock's novel. The film follows a shipwrecked sailor who becomes a cowhand and ranger in the Northwest with a sweeping romance and a final twist. Supporting cast includes Trene Rich, Claire Du Brae, Joseph Dowling, Lamar Johnston, and Hershall Magill.
Jack Pickford stars as a Blue Ridge youth in a First National release to be shown at the Rex theatre Friday and Saturday. The plot centers on a burglary accusation in a mountaineer setting with Buddy Apperson as a key defendant. The girl’s testimony frees him.
Salvation Army notes list Sunday school and praise service times and various youth and guard meetings through the week led by Officer H R Gray. A Police Commission meeting was held Tuesday night at City Hall reviewing jurisdiction matters.
The British general Sir Ian Hamilton praises German Field Marshal von Sanders for fair combat and urges Americans to value British fair play as a national trait. Ottawa Club quotes D. B. Hanna optimistic that Canadian government rails will soon pay their way, with free management free of political interference and a path to pay wartime debt.
Brigadier McLean of Vancouver who has led Salvation Army efforts across British Columbia Alaska and the Yukon for five years receives farewell orders. He will visit Cranbrook to deliver a farewell address at the Salvation Army hall on Monday April 12 at 7 30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
The notice states train No. 07 and No. 08 run daily excluding Sunday with a 12 15 pm and 4 05 pm departure from Cranbrook to Kimberley and arrivals from Kimberley to Cranbrook at 2 10 pm daily except Sunday. No changes to Kootenay Central Branch services.
Tobacco culture in Canada has emerged in Ontario Quebec British Columbia and Alberta. Ontario counties Essex Peel Kent Prince Edward Elgin and Lincoln used 1226 acres in 1919 yielding 10 709 400 pounds. Quebec produced about 10 million pounds on 22 404 acres with major activity in Berthier Joliette Montcalm Portneuf Richelieu Rouville Terrebonne Vercheres Yamaska.
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