Firefighting effort intensifies in summer 20 years ago
The CPR deployed 250 men between Kootenay Landing and Crow's Nest to combat fires this summer. Two major blazes threaten the area near town, including Robinson and McKenzie's about two miles away. The Moyie Cranbrook telephone line began operation this week by the Electric Light Co. Mrs J B Wall has returned from...
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C.P.R
Kootenay Landing
Crow's’ Nest
Robinson & McKenzie
Moyie
Cranbrook
Eleetric Light Co
Advertising price and copy changes notice 1924
Subscriptions drop two dollars annually in the United States at two dollars and fifty cents per year for pears. Advertising rates are available on request. Copy changes must be handed in by Wednesday noon to secure attention. Communications for publication require the writer’s name, not necessarily printed. Friday August 15 1924.
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United States
ALL FOR THE KIDDIES AND A BC BY ELECTION CRISIS
Rotary Club and partners promote children centered play and a city playground while British Columbia faces a strenuous by election. Government position in Nelson, absentee vote irregularities, and a potential unified opposition challenge threaten Premier Oliver’s political future.
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Rotary Club
Cranbrook
Nelson
B.C
Oliver
Premier seeks Nelson by election and road reforms
Rumors swirl of a Nelson by election aimed at seating the Premier. Promised pre election works include paving the Nelson Ymir road and a new bridge to connect hinterland areas. Reports say education policy for Nelson and interior areas is under review with talk of a normal school for the interior.
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Nelson
Nelson-Ymir
Interior
Fernie Plans Open Air Pool Despite Setbacks
Fernie residents press ahead with plans for an open air swimming pool. A site has been offered and preparations are under way with expectation of opening next year. Cranbrook diversions aside, the community strives toward the same goal. Provincial police warn against automobile speeders, noting reckless driving endangers others and will not be tolerated.
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Cranbrook
Fernie
Secession from the Progressive Ranks at Ottawa Split
The High River Times reports a rift within the Progressive ranks led by figures like Crerar Forke and Miss McPhail. Alberta members oppose being guided into the Liberal ranks, while Crerar clashes with Western wheat pool advocates led by Henry Wise Wood. The lid on the Progressive party’s future rests on remaining aloof from the two old parties.
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Ottawa
Miss McPhail
Alberta
Messore
Forke
Crerar
Johnston
Liberal Party
High River Times
Political Boss of Essex County Turns Bostonite Retailer
A noted Essex County political boss left the county for Boston at 32 and opened Harry Allen & Co on Hanover Street. At 40 he sold the department store for $100,000 and retired, declaring the first forty years were well spent and he planned the next forty as a heaven. Now enjoying the fruits of his wealth, he remains a prominent figure.
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Gloucester
Allen
Essex County
Mass
Boston
Hanover Street
Harry Allen & Co
Store expands with 24 by 16 addition
Increased business forces Atmore Brox to add an extension 24 by 16 feet to their existing store.
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Atmore Brox
Bible Thought Daily Devotion Highlights Aug 16 22
A dated devotional roundup presents Bible verses for August days. Verses span 1 Corinthians Galatians Proverbs Isaiah Numbers and Psalms, urging faithfulness reconciliation kindness seeking the Lord praise his works and guidance.
Crow's Nest Pass towns near end of coal strike
The Coleman Journal reports town rumors of a near end to the miners strike with possible resumption by August 11 or end of August. Officials warn the Calgary outlook remains uncertain amid a ministerial conference with operators and miners. Ottawa notes Canadian railways earned six million dollars more than last year to April, reflecting higher commercial activity and freight volumes.
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Coleman Journal
Journal
Calgary
Jas, Murdock
Labor
Ottawa
Canada
Big Timbers Ordered For Dominion by British Columbia
An official from Ottawa arrived in British Columbia with an order for 125 squared timbers of unique strength and dimensions to meet an extraordinary engineering spec. The 126 pieces total nearly one million board feet, all defect free, requiring Douglas fir and costly modern equipment to yard, saw, and haul from the woods. Millions have been invested in BC’s timber industry to fulfill such global demand.
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Dominion
British Columbia
B.C
Pacific Coast
B. C
Ottawa
Prairie crop forecast by CN Railway head on western tour
Sir Henry W. Thornton, chairman and president of the Canadian National Railways, on a westward tour, predicted a 275,000,000 bushel prairie crop this year.
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Henry W. Thornton
The
Canadian National Railways
West
Prairies
Herald Classified Ads Invite Quick Responses
Replies to Herald classified advertisements arrived swiftly last week with messages from the city and Spillimacheen reaching the office before twenty four hours had passed. The notice invites readers to place ads to sell, rent, or trade property and to offer or seek work at low cost.
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Herald
Spillimacheen
Certificate of Improvements for Raith Hope Warhorse Granite
A. H. Mayland Mary Bennett and N. A. Wallinger holders of Free Miners Cert Nos 75042 76159 75161 announce plans to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain Crown Grant for the Raith Hope Warhorse and Granite mineral claims in Fort Steele Mining Division East Kootenay District. Sixty days from the date hereof to file with Mining Recorder under Section 85 before certificate issuance. Dated July 15, 1924.
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Raith “Hope
Fort Steele
East Kootenay
West Fork
Hell Roaring Creek
A. H. Mayland
Mary Bennett
N. A. Wallinger
A.D
Berry crop prospects good in Victoria region
Victoria British Columbia berry prospects appear satisfactory according to preliminary reports from the Dominion Department of Agriculture. The Fraser Valley strawberry crop is lighter than last year but fetches good prices. Raspberry output stands at about 75 percent of last year’s heavy crop and should rise with current rainy weather. Lovage berry? (No.) Lovanberry crop is turning out well.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Fraser Valley
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J. B. Wall
A. Williams
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DEG Big Bf
North Vancouver
Vancouver
Harry Allen
Cers
Pincher Creek
Christ
Tsaiah
Crow’s Nest Pass
B.C. Forests
Timber Industries Council of
Armstrong Avenue
Mineral Act
A. E. Jones Contractor & Buider Cranbrook
P.O. Box
Bruce Robinson
Baker ST
Texaco Gasoline
Texaco
Dezan’s
Sutherland’s Garage
Kimberley
Lowering Lumber Company, Limited
Wasa
Gregory Tires
OCR
Iatag Works
Ranbrook
Quality Co-Operative Service
Ladies’ Guild
Cranbrook District Co-Operative Soc
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