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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
2
In a Cranbrook Herald opinion piece dated April 22 1017 the editors discuss Premier Brewster and the Liberal victory. They note the difficulty of governance amid patronage pressures, claim the Liberal win reflected broad democracy, and vow to monitor pledge fulfillment despite factions and graft concerns.
The piece argues Germans will shed autocratic rule as they awaken to power, noting a Russian revolt as a catalyst and the United States declaring war as factors driving reform. It frames gradual change with a forecast of swift, decisive action.
The weekly home paper provides community pride and progressive spirit beyond subscription cost. It stays close to readers, offering neighborhood news and a familiar voice that the daily paper cannot.
Neutral and belligerent losses align with British submarine policy estimates. Germany’s blockade boasts are empty, while neutral states like Norway protest the northern coast blockade. Such protests may not deter Berlin but will carry financial weight in any settlement.
Western provinces rally reinforcements for the 196th Battalion along the Somme front. The University of British Columbia opens an officer post at Brock and Ninth, while Op Company builds its reputation at Camp Thurres and in England. The unit aims to recruit students, alumni, and willing volunteers with rapid Bramshot training to reach the front by late April.
City readers urged gravel over graded roads to end mud and dust and keep streets usable while criticizing slow legislative progress in Victoria. The piece advocates affordable street improvements and notes the value of open debate in government.
A liberal doctor, Dr Mackintosh, is praised for keeping conscience in politics and urging truth over loyalty. The piece argues that political rebels improve governance by addressing wrongs and becoming nuisances to remove evils.
Great Britain holds about 1000 prisoners of war including 550 Germans while Germany and Austria hold 32 400 British prisoners. Exchanges proposals are advanced with Turkey but no reply from Germany or Austria. Petrograd workers appeal to German and Austrian workers to revolt. Rheims shelled with 401 shells. Spanish unrest grows from food shortages and suspended guarantees. US envoy in London and British cabinet adopt war rations. Sir Edward Kemp probes a claim about a wet canteen in Canadian camps in England.
Pastor Rev. Thos. Keyworth leads special Easter services with morning 11 a.m. sermon Christ is Risen and a duet Abide with me. Sunday School and Adult Class at 3 p.m. open session with address by the pastor. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. discusses Our Resurrection Bodies What are they.
D D D liquid wash described as a remarkable remedy for skin diseases including ulcers pimples scales crusts and eczema. The Cranbrook Book & Drug Co Cranbrook B C guarantees it as a master preparation and invites readers to try the product.
The university urges rapid enlistment in a platoon training at the Royal School of Instruction Work Point Care, with a week or so left to join before overseas reinforcements. Business and professional men and two university professors have enrolled, and about thirty five to forty more recruits can be admitted. Apply to Lieut. B. L. Jordan or to Soret. Mackfastman at 935 Tenth Avenue West.
The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook invites applications for the position of City Engineer. Applicants must submit by April 21 and include experience and salary requirements. T M Roberts City Clerk announces the vacancy in the April 11 notice.
Tenders will be received until April 21 for cleaning streets lanes and alleys. Specifications available at the City Clerk’s office. T M Roberts City Clerk Cranbrook April 11 1917.
The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada Limited, Trail BC, applies to take 25 cubic feet per second from Mark Creek near Marysville to use for mining milling and power on timber limit 6627. Notice posted March 30 1917 with objections due within 30 days at Cranbrook Water Recorder or Victoria Parliament Buildings.
Good Friday services include a quiet half hour at 4.15, a three hours service, and a 8 pm children's service. Easter Day features 6.30 and 8 am celebrations, a 11 am choral service, a 7.30 pm children’s service with special music.
Jackson Mississippi carpenter recalls lasting cough from the grippe. After trying many syrups he used Vinci and reports improvement after one bottle and full cure after two. The tonic is promoted as a non secret remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and general weakness by Cranbrook Drug and Book Co and other retailers in British Columbia towns.
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