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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary notes discuss a late 19th century newspaper scene in Cranbrook and surrounding regions. Mentions John Jacob Astore, Sullivatt, and editors forming a society to advance printing, with praise for Winnipeg Free Press coverage and a push to boost local journalism through patronage. References to South Hill districts and industry figures appear, alongside unstable excerpts about editors, profits, and local clubs.
Report of a trip to Pint Stwele by Mrs Wells and Capt. Armstrong Fher two daughters from Golden Wintermere on Friday. JH Taynton travelled to Golden Ty Sweek for instructions from the game warden for North East Rootenty district. Collett returned from Kort Steele, work to start on Howbutious Paradise nine. S Greenough, a frontmen mining expert, to inspect mining properties. Randolph has a contract for dunes near Kootenay Qeewni and Toby Creek with plans to continue work. if the contract completes another will follow.
The Prackmen at the Keher Hthslind branch of the GTR reported they would return to work as no official news came on the Montreal strike effort. Workers felt ignored and waited for settlement updates, then resumed tasks.
The piece memorializes Archie Becumper, praising his intellect and descriptive writing. It notes his genial nature and influence on readers, recounting his status among notable writers and his vivid, entertaining prose. The text reflects a reverence for his work and social impact within literary circles.
A fragmented report describes Wallington’s peculiar dinner ritual as workers aboard the pier entertain guests while a labor dispute unfolds nearby. The piece notes hostility from laborers and the return to work after contractors' wage demands, with reference to shore facilities and a May date.
George Laurie advertises a variety of firewood cut to different lengths. See him before buying to choose the size you need.
A garbled OCR piece lists numerous historical figures, places, and events with many misspellings. It mentions Civil War era names, soldiers, places like New York and Dimfries, and scattered references to trials, whiskey, and revolutions, all in a jumbled narrative.
Langton Finland interview with Hon Fisher on date references a cabinet minister and the public’s view of government function. The fragmented text notes a Canadian statesman addressing voters and policy, with emphasis on trust and leadership.
Promotes good accommodations for the public with liquors and cigars. Invites readers to visit the Perry Creek district, noting quartz and placer mining operations about 8 miles from Cranbrook.
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