The Herald of Cranbrook and its Stated Worth
A local Cranbrook Herald article extols The Herald as a financially sound, publisher-driven newspaper with $2 annual price, first-class job plant, and broad community coverage. It urges subscriptions, advertising rates, and independent policy free from cliques while noting Saskatchewan election context and international trade commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Ie
Southast Kootenay
Ho More
Herald
Cranbrook
Circulation Statement for Cranbrook Herald
F. Simpson manager of the Cranbrook Herald testifies the pressman’s books show the paper’s circulation for the past seven months at 46 760 copies with monthly figures including August 4 830 September 4 486 October 4 planned. For the last four months 6 630. The sworn statement dated March 30 1908 in Cranbrook B C is witnessed by John Murchison notary public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. &. Simpson
Cranbrook Herald
Herald
Rinbrook
B. C
Observations on Canadian papers and political shifts
The piece notes Keser Willian Blakemore and the Weekly Filled the Week eulogizing Mr Willson former Globe editor and Toronto News editor now said to lean Conservative. It questions independence after Finvyelle turning the News to Willison and associates amid alleged Conservative ownership and a shift in editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Blakemore
Mr. Willson
The
Globe
Toronto News
Partes
Timeserver
Willison
Laurier
Finvyelle Lis
Canada
Blakemore
Mr. Willison
Poli
Cranbrook Mayor Receives Provincial Thanks for Fire Aid
A dated August 15 1908 letter from Richard Meride expresses gratitude to Cranbrook Mayor and residents for prompt aid after a fire at hernie and surrounding areas. It commends Cranbrook for its admirable response and conveys province wide appreciation for the support.
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Eee
BR. C
Ak Asy
Cranbrook
Hernie
Pass
British Columbia
Hanks
Wardner Social Roundup Mixes News and Banter
Mrs S C Smith and child visited Cranbrook last week while Dr King of Cranbrook was in Wardner Tuesday. World batsman Sy Cobb and bride anticipate post game success. Various Cranbrook and Nelson travelers gathered, jokes about mail addresses and politicians Taft and Ryan. Local accidents, hospital visit, and holidays noted along with visits by Mrs S A Thylis and Mr Lester J Albright in town.
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Dr. King
Cranbrook
Wardner Thesday
Sy Cobb
Lawthorne
Tudson’s Bay Company
Nelson
Professor Lake Discusses Farming Prospects in Cranbrook
Prof. Lake of the Oregon College of Agriculture spoke to Cranbrook farmers and fruit growers on agricultural development. He urged alfalfa for soil and stock feed, warned about variety choices without local trials, and suggested government support for an experimental station. Demonstrations on grafting were well received as attendees praised a profitable, informative evening.
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Cranbrook
Farmers’ Institute
Lake
Oregon College of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
W. P. Hamilton
Mast Kootenay
Shooting Affray at Vernon Ends With Fatal Wounding
On Pleasant Valley road Thursday morning a land dispute led to a shooting affray. J R Brown was wounded in the stomach but not seriously, F I Layton was killed, and John Anderson fled before surrendering to FE Simmons, the provincial constable, after firing at the group.
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Vernon
Pleasant Valley Road
F. Ei. Layton
J. R. Brown
J. 2. Brown, Jr
George Postill
John Anderson
F. 1
Layton
Anderson
House of
C. Simmons
Killed On The Track Becco Amid Train Beam Incident
Wyoming youth John Becco was killed near Ryan when struck by a pirate while attempting to board a brake beam. He reportedly tried to ride the train several times, fell under the wheels, and was cut in half. Papers showed he hailed from Rock Island Wyoming and belonged to the U M W. of which the group was notified. Body at Hearty's undertaking parlors.
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John Becco
Wyoming
Ryan
Becco
Rock Island
Heatty
Prince Rupert raised funds for Fernie relief
Telegraph lines along the Skeena River have been unreliable due to railway work and careless subcontractors. Residents formed a relief committee led by George W. Morrow, M. Christie, and Rev. Connor, opening subscriptions that total over 700 dollars. Donations are held at the Canadian Bank of Commerce and will be sent to Fernie as soon as possible.
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Prince Rupert
Skeena River
Grand Trunk Pacific
Dominion Government
Skeena
Fernie and
Michel
Prince Ripert
Vancouver
Fernir
George W. Morrow
M. Christie
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Mr. Connor
Methodist Church
Fernie
Templeman and McBride Fernie Meet Relief Officials
In Fernie on August 18 Hon. Richard McBride representing the provincial government and Hon. Wm Templeman representing the Dominion met the city relief committee. Mayor Tuttle outlined urgent needs and asked for assistance. McBride asked for a detailed statement of public buildings sidewalks crossings and sewers to be prepared with cost estimates. He opposed funding rebuilt houses by loan yet supported a broader aiding scheme and cabinet review. Templeman pledged to report the situation to Ottawa promptly.
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Fernie
Richard McBride
Templeman
Dominion
Relief Committee
Tuttle
McBride
Wm. Templeman
Ottawa
Zam-Buk Saves Girl’s Hair from Skin Disease
Montreal mother credits Zam-Buk with curing her children’s eczema after doctors advised hair removal and other drastic measures. The remedy allegedly healed scalp sores and prevented further spread, saving the girls’ hair. Zam-Buk is advertised to treat blood poisoning, wounds, ulcers, eruptions, and skin diseases, with a Toronto company link.
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Butler
Bannockburn Avenue
Montreal
Annie
Herbert
Edith
Zam-Huk
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
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Werald Publishing Company
Ead * Limited
Saskatchewan
Scott
Haultain
Sushutchewan
Revina
Western Provinces
Ladysmith c Chronicle
Uley & Carley
Edward
France
Russia
Germany
Austin
Marienlad
Wilhelm
Josef
Fagland
William McManus
St. John
N. J
Regina
Saskatoon
Laird
Calder
Motherwell
Ielf
Richard Grige
Western Morning News
Plymouth
England
United States
Consul-Central
Richard Grice
South Africa
Tana
Australia
Whitehall
Cis
Itn
Advertiser
John Murchison
County of
Kootenay
Pimpree Keser
McV
Richard Mefiride
China
G. T. Rogers
G.T.R
Strong Stockings
Sox
Wardner
S. C. Smith
I Cranbrook
A. (. Bowness
Holis
Liia
South Affrica
Mr. Benedict
Mayock
J. Breckenridge
Mike
Dennis
Casty
Gold Creek
R. H. Bohart
Douglass
California
Mr. Craig
J. Draycott
Crows Pass
Cranbrook Hospital
Otto Wisner
Taft
Hepare
August Olson
Kay
Rube Webb
Alex Barnes
Messrs
Gomer Jones
A. Lund
Mr. Richardson
Mr. Adney
Ratbrook
S. A. Thylis
Jaffray
R. Hobart
Lester J. Albright
Ottawa, Ont
I’. Gaffney
Prof. Lake
Princh Rupert
Templeman and
McBride Fernie
OW Zam-Buk
Oxfords
FORD
Mighton's Cigar Store
Meerschaum
Ony
S. J. Mighton
Tobacconist
Queen's Hotel
Cranbrook, Bb. C
Gust. Andeen
Hakse
Crantscot
Hoggarth & Rollins Sone Proprietors
the Cosmopolitan
E. H. Shall
McDermot
Cranbrook Dair
Bardcett
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