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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
2
Cranbrook urged joint effort by Hast Kootenay and West Kootenay for the Nelson International Mining Convention next spring. A representative exhibit from Hast Kootenay is in preparation and the city seeks broad public cooperation to advance mining development and regional unity.
The article urges returning to nature to reset a restless mind after life’s trivial strains. It notes Cranbrook’s broad interests keep residents from provincialism and highlights nearby escapes like the Canadian Rockies for perspective and rejuvenation.
The article argues that if Ireland rejects Dominion Home Rule and peace talks fail, De Valera pushes Ireland toward independence and civil conflict. Loyal Britons are urged to let the law run its course, while Irish rebels backed by Irish American agitators press for action.
Cranbrook Herald notes opening day enrollment at Cranbrook School reached 112 pupils after holidays. A third room has been added to accommodate students, though it is expected to fill soon.
The passage expresses renewed vigor to resume responsibilities and to advance tasks with greater effort, signaling a resolve to press forward and lift heavier loads in pursuit of goals.
The Colonist notes the autumn session will be far more important than last spring as it tackles financial relief for municipalities. It argues the government must reveal plans for the fiscal year given the precedent set by this session and the wider unemployment challenge.
Organized labor should craft a policy to boost output and foster a frank aggressive insistence on proper production standards. A scientific wage basis review is urged, with union rule changes on machine operation, apprentices, and craft worker restrictions. Workers must accept responsibility for waste from ill health and unsafe practices.
The London Times reports on Mackenzie King and Fielding shaping the Liberal leadership convention loyalty to Laurier. It notes King’s likely selection and Fielding’s aging influence as a steadfast elder statesman. Also cited are British Columbia timber values for 1920 and a Times remark on cats retaining primitive instincts.
Campers, prospectors, surveyors, river-drivers, and others who use the woods cause thousands of conflagrations in valuable timber by dropping matches or pipe ashes or cigarettes in the dry duff or leaving camp fires half extinguished. In dry weather the forest floor is like a fuse of a powder barrel. A moment's thoughtlessness may cost a fortune. Let all Canadians who go into the forest show they are good Woodsen and good citizens by being careful with fire.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports dairy product values and production in 1920. Creamery butter output reached 110,030,399 pounds, up 6,189,692 from 1919 while factory cheese totalled 149,521,008 pounds, down 16,000,000 from the prior year. Ninety‑three dairy factories operated?
No. 67 daily routes to Nelson Vancouver Spokane show arrival at 12.10 p.m. and departure at 12.20 p.m. No. 68 daily service to Fernie Lethbridge Medicine Hat Calgary with 4.10 p.m. arrival and 4.20 p.m. departure. Cranbrook Wycliffe Kimberley service Nos. 823 leaves 7 a.m. No. 884 arrives 2.10 p.m. Cranbrook Lake Windermere and Golden service: No. 821 leaves 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. No. 822 arrives 8.30 p.m. For details contact J. E. Proctor, Calgary district passenger agent.
Canada reports 6000 miles Atlantic coast 7000 miles Pacific and 220000 inland waters. Production value reaches 60000000 dollars with half exported. The industry employs 100000 men and requires 60000000 dollars in capital. British Columbia leads in fishing due to salmon fisheries.
Visitors reach Alert Bay on Vancouver Island to view the famed Totem Poles and Indian Community Houses. The piece praises the totems as world wonders, notes the Thunder Bird, Bear, and Whale carvings, and invites readers to experience the living tradition through a coastal gallery tour.
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