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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald notes it is published every Thursday with F A Williams as Editor and Manager. Subscription is 2.00 per year in the United States 2.60. Advertising rates are available on application and changes must be in the office by Wednesday noon to secure attention.
A Cranbrook article surveys Hastertide origins from pagan spring rites to Christian observance. It links the season to renewal in nature and the immortality theme, arguing science and philosophy support progress and moral order as humanity advances.
The passage argues that history shows human progress and that the future rests on hope and faith. It cites Hastertide as reinforcing the desire for something beyond death and passing.
The Cranbrook Musical Society postponed the second concert from April 12 to April 26 following a condolence resolution for conductor Lee Edwards who left for Yakima, Washington. Tickets remain valid, sales paused to April 24, and practice schedules proceed at Y.M.C.A. and G.W.V.A. halls. Edwards plans to return in time for next week’s activities.
Mrs Violet Robertson, widow of Sgt William Robertson, denounces war veterans for an insult by not inviting her to the Cranbrook memorial unveiling. She cites respect for her France grave and 54th Battalion, demanding a public apology. Calgary reports CP Rail transported snow for the winter carnival ski-jump from Lake Louise.
Ottawa Journal features praise for Arthur Meighen as a vigilant, skilled opposition leader in the Commons with strong critique of his bold attacks. The piece notes his experience as ex-prime minister and his courage to strike hard without wounding. A mix of admiration and warning marks his profile.
Captain Armstrong plans a steamboat trip up the river to N Hanson’s place. A big sawmill project is set for Wardner. Four Cranbrook men in the Boer War at Hart’s River. Private Wm. Peterg killed, Privates Lissert Grafius and McDonald wounded. Canterbury Outcrop ceases publication amid local sport notes and medical staff changes. BC 192y production totals by sector reach 410,235,725 with agriculture 75,000,000 and minerals 24,000,000. bank clearings near 1,000,000,000.
The Trail smelter in B C owned by Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co of Canada offers concessions to independent shippers. A new lead schedule increases shipper returns by about four dollars per ton of Slocan ore. Changes include larger exchange allowance on gold and silver, reduced deduction on London lead quotations, and lower zinc unit charges.
Miss Clara Larson visits from Minnesota staying with Mrs. Quick and Mrs. Crosby in Golden while Bert Johnson Jimmy Jones and George Tanner work on lumber grading changes in Wardner and Waldo. Russell Redman travels to Yalik for future work. Chester Belton of Laidlaw Belton Lumber Co. visits Wycliffe for days, Carl Gill heads to Clarindale Stock Farm Alberta for summer office. The Mirth and Mystery Show performed in Wycliffe Wednesday night.
A vintage ad touts Freezone as painless for corns with a tiny bottle lasting for many removals. It claims quick numbness and no soreness, urging readers to buy from their druggist for a few cents.
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