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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
7
The article outlines BC sheep farming practices with range conditions, breed stock, and management. It notes 1000 to 1500 head flocks, breeds like Cotswold and Shropshire, lambing timing mid April, and separate care for twins. It covers prices, labor, feeding, and predator issues including panthers and coyotes, plus breeding efforts and regional associations.
Chicago July 29 Jack Johnson world heavyweight champion says he fought his last match and vows never to draw a glove again He cites price disputes and aging timing as reasons He plans to stay away from fighting and notes his wealth as about 200000 The rest of the text reports company losses and mining figures unrelated to Johnson including coal and coke production and a few classified notices
The Outlook notes a provincial government grant of 250 per year to the association and highlights strong opportunities in the sheep sector. With mining, timber, fisheries, and agriculture just developing and scarce arable land, the province's sheep prospects look favorable. current sheep numbers are under 40,000 across about 300,000 square miles.
The Burk's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co presents the New Version of the historic play. A large traveling company with its own train brings actors singers dancers and props for a grand spectacle. The production features a capable cast and impressive scenic effects and headlines a major show this weekend.
Roy Allen agent for Kootenay Coal Co announces intent to issue a duplicate Certificate of Title for Lots 1 and 2, Block 41 Wardner, Map 639 to W M Leete. The dated certificate 1093K from July 25 1898 may be duplicated after one month from first publication.
The Lind Land and Development Co Limited of Cranbrook British Columbia will apply for a license to take and use 50 miners inches of water from Horse Shoe Creek for irrigation on sub-lot 35 of Lot 590. The notice was posted June 28 1912 and objections may be filed with the Water Recorder in Cranbrook or the Comptroller of Water Rights in Victoria.
Multiple notices report applicants in Cranbrook Wardner and Jim district seeking licenses to take and use water in 1912. Peter Tavid aims to divert 80 inches from Mud Creek for irrigation on Lot 1003. Edward Anderson plans to take 1 cubic foot from Ha Ha Creek for Lot 5982 irrigation. Kootenay Coal Co. plans coal and petroleum prospecting across several blocks in the South East Kootenay district with multiple public postings.
A notice states that 90 days after the date, commencement occurs at a post planted one mile east of the 86 mile post. The text is fragmentary with uncertain jurisdiction or official details.
30 days after date apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on CPLR survey in Block 4593. Begin at the N W corner post of Kooter Nay Coal Co. Ltd. claim. Boundaries: south 80 chains, east 80 chains, north 80 chains, west 80 chains. Area 640 acres. 112. tor. 28-5t
The notice states that 30 days after date the company will commence at a post about 3 miles east of mile post 28 on the CPR survey in Block 4593. It describes the NW corner post near Koo, with directions south 80 chains, west 80 chains, north 80 chains. Made in May by Kootenay Coal Co Limited.
Property description states 640 acres located 30 days after date near 4 miles east of 28 mile past the northwest corner post of Koo, then south 80 chains east 80 chains north 80 chains. Located this 1th day of May.
Notice records a land claim survey in the District of South East Kootenay near 4 miles east of 30 mile post on the C P L R. The Block 459% and Tenay Coal Co Ltd claim acreage 610 acres. Located this 7th day of May tor 28 5.
A notice states an intention to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license. The application must be filed within 30 days after the date indicated. The local authority requests prompt consideration to avoid delays.
Legal notice describes a land parcel in the District of South Kootenay near the 30 mile post on CLR. The N F corner post of Kootenay Coal Co Ltd marks the start and the survey uses a series of 80 chain lines to define 610 acres more or less.
On May 11, 19 for Lands and Works a survey locates a coal and petroleum prospect near 3 miles east of the 26 mile post on LPR survey Block 4593. It runs from the N E corner post of Koo tenay Coal Co Ltd in a 80 chain square. Agent Rey Allen notes the claim location and boundaries.
Description notes lands about 3 miles east of the 26 mile post near the northwest corner of Koo mencement, totaling 649 acres. Property associated with Kootenay Coal Co Limited, Lota.
A land parcel description dated May 13 outlines a 649 acre tract located near one mile east of the 28 mile post on CPLR in Block 4593 with a starting point described as common reference and a westward leg of 40 chains to the commencement point.
The text outlines a parcel description near the S W corner of peat of Koo, with a boundary path of 80 chains south and 80 chains west to a commencement point forming a 640 acre area. Dated May 1912, Roys Allen as agent for Kootenay Coal Co. Limited signs off the notice.
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