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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
2
An editorial condemns liquor sellers for flooding the province despite Moderation Act aims. It argues only broad public cooperation can restrain use and warns excessive sale could push voters toward absolute prohibition. The piece cites Alberta and other provinces as failed examples and calls out greed among dealers.
Premier railway analysis cites Lord Shaughnessy recommendations for CPR running CN system. Critics warn against harming CN routes vital to settlers and markets while seeking national balance. Authors urge clear plans to avoid self interest and safeguard existing CN business.
The Vancouver Sun voices plain speaking about the attorney-general and expresses skepticism about legislation from the attorney-general's department. The piece notes growing animus and doubts any good may come from future bills.
Protest over wages from 4.25 to 3.50 a day affects government road workers in the Nanaimo and adjoining districts. Hon. Wil Hunt Sloan and Rev. Mr. Menzies appeal to Minister J. H. King, citing hardship for new settlers and families in isolated areas. Fernie Fort Steele Brewing Co. annual meeting noted with visiting delegates. Mrs. F. W. Ash hospitalized after operation. husband Mr. Ash at her side and reports of improving condition.
A Victoria announcement says the new liquor board will open a chain of stores in the Chinese and Japanese quarters in the province displacing sake sales with a stronger spirit. The move is framed as a money measure, while noting Oriental residents lack referendums like whites.
Moyle store manager visits Cranbrook. New Baptist church slated for mid May dedication. Cosmopolitan hotel renovation under Mr Small. CPR head G J Bury connects home to water system. Local Oddfellows mark 82nd founding anniversary. Rev Fortune leads service. Fireman James Powers dies at Sirdar after engine fall. body found in lake. Forest campers urged to use fire care to prevent fires.
A French portrait painter reads an old newspaper declaring hard times and adopts a chain of economies from bottle to dressmaker to builder. The tale ends with the moral that times are made by us and life cycles through our choices, leaving what we give or take.
Reports from Victoria say the newly named liquor control board is focused on staffing and offices under the moderation bill. The act may not be in force before June 1 and a large shipment of liquor is arriving from the Old Country in May.
Canada begins a domestic linen era led by Dominion Linens Limited based in Guelph Ontario. After Russia’s collapse in 1918 and age old import reliance, a modern flax spinning mill there will spin Canadian grown flax using dry and wet systems with workers trained in water retting to rival Flemish quality.
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