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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1924
Page
6
The article criticizes Liberal tariff policy and fiscal forecasting. It cites Robb’s projected revenue losses from tariffs versus actual four month results, predicting far higher annual losses. It argues that revenue decline outpaces expenditure control and questions budget economy claims amidst large infrastructure authorizations.
Cranbrook readers hear a correspondent extol the Fairmont Radium Hot Springs resort in British Columbia. The 15000 acre ranch, managed by R W Bartman, features a warm cement pool 40 by 60 feet, depths from 3 to 7 feet, 31 private lockers, cold showers, and a well equipped community hall with dining and offices.
West Virginia resident Clem L. Shaver is selected by John W. Davis to chair the Democratic National Committee. The letter notes Shaver’s leadership role and outlines the sponsor’s preference for executive direction at the party's upstairs campaign. It mentions a screened verandah venue hosting up to 60 guests, a Chinese chef, well tended grounds, 24 tents with beds, self cooking options, and provisions from a ranch dairy. Water analysis shows lime and dissolved radium .8500 units per litre, a claim of special curative properties for rheumatic ailments. The site is 76 miles from Cranbrook and 30 miles from Sinclair Canyon, with future dances planned.
Halifax will mark its 175th anniversary with a carnival in August. A replica Sphinx will enter the harbor with Cornwallis re enactment on Point Pleasant Park shores. Events include yacht races regattas horse races athletic contests and a war memorial Cross of Sacrifice unveiling.
R E Beattie, Vancouver harbor commissioner, tells Calgary Herald Vancouver’s port can handle a record wheat flow. He cites storage growth from 1.25 million to 4 million bu and loading berths from 3 to 10 by next year. He envisions Vancouver as western Prairies distribution hub and notes rising Orient trade and cheaper farmer shipping. He farms 700 acres in Alberta and discusses a forthcoming film on Vancouver’s related industries.
The Windermere District Board of Trade met to discuss dissolution and unanimously decided to continue. New officers elected include President A M Chisholm Windermere, Vice President F B Coy Invermere, Secretary Treasurer Basil G Hamilton, and a council with members from Windermere Invermere Athalmer and Wilmer. New members joined the roll amid renewed enthusiasm.
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