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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
2
The document lists subscription price and policy notes for readers. It mentions a annual rate of $250 and references advertising changes and editor instructions. It emphasizes signatures with writer addresses and upholds union labor printing practices.
City Council and UC and Alberta Power Co representatives foresee lower rates for light and power consumers in Cranbrook. Cheaper power could attract new industries, cut distribution costs, and spur westward growth as manufacturers consider nearby production to reduce freight and energy expenses. A new era may begin with abundant power.
The annual report for the year ended March 31, 1920 details grants from the Honorary Advisory Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. It highlights removing Inland Revenue Act restrictions on denatured industrial alcohol, enabling cheaper production in Canada and broader industrial use.
A reader is urged to follow the Herald for daily news, with emphasis on timely updates and consistent circulation. The notice promotes staying informed through the newspaper’s 08.00 per year subscription.
The Standard Oil Company of New York directors announce a special stockholders meeting on September 1 to authorize raising the 76 million dollar capital by 150 thousand dollars in new shares, to be distributed as a 200 percent dividend.
Vancouver reports that October 25 is the probable date for British Columbia liquor referendum. Attorney General Farris notes lists may be ready by October 26, with provincial timing tied to Saskatchewan and Alberta votes. Government seeks a common election day to avoid favoritism amid Prohibition sentiment.
Cranbrook prepares for a white laundry under Mr A St Eloi as the town awaits its first fire alarm since forming the brigade last Saturday when a stovepipe in Hanson Avenue residence caused the alert. Perry Creek miner Dan Monroe and partner H Ellers report another discovery. Salty McKenzie former C P R conductor and ex Zypher Ananias Club official returns from Spokane. G W Hull and wife of Toledo with B W Layton and wife of Wapakonteta visit Sullivan mine at Kimberley with Col Ridpath of Spokane. Ohio visitors impressed by mining prospects.
The fall of Montreal in 1760 is recalled as a moment of national thanksgiving in America. Massachusetts Governor Bernard proclaims a day of thanks as Amherst’s British troops are celebrated. Clergy urge unity and progress amid hopes for a transformed continent under British rule.
The notice announces the opening of the grouse and big game season on September 4 with a sixteen day limit for grouse. It notes Canada’s Rod and Gun in Canada August issue and describes hunting tales by A. Bryan Williams in British Columbia.
Delegates from five continents attend the unveiling of the Evangeline statue in Evangeline's Land Grand Pre Nova Scotia. Lady Burnham delivers a ceremonial speech praising Evangeline as an American poet figure and noting healing over past Acadian history. The bronze statue by Henry Hebert, modeled by Philippe Hebert, is given to the park by the Dominion Atlantic Railway now part of CPR.
The Banff Alberta area offers summer drives to Lake Minnewanka with elk viewing and Bow River canoe trips. Tourists can see Vermillion Lakes, Shadow Creek, Castle Mountain, Sawtooth range, and Healey Creek while enjoying camping, tea houses, and nearby Castle Altid village ruins. Winter sports grow in popularity as M.S. W notes improvements in skiing skating swimming pools curling and hockey at Banff.
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