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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
2
The Herald serial describes Captain Blood and his crew defending against Rivarel and French forces aboard the Victorieuse. Blood leads grapnels, rescues Tage Thorpe, and watches the Medusa and The Elizabeth burned as battles rage on. Blood’s grim valor, wounded and masked, sustains victory amid the shattered ship.
The Megantic carried Hon. P. C. Larkin and the King Louis XV escutcheon back to Quebec after its 1759 removal by Wolfe. Hastings officials gifted a replica. Mayor Samson and Prime Minister Mackenzie King welcomed the relic, now safeguarded in Quebec. The 4 by 3 foot crest rests in a mahogany case aboard the Megantic. 60,000 railway workers and 900,000 cars move Canada’s wheat crop to market.
Lord Willoughby presses Captain Blood into the role of Governor-General of Jamaica. Blood wrestles with fear of the task and homesickness for Somerset as Willoughby insists he stay amid war, promising promotion if he proves capable. The commission is sealed in Mallard’s presence.
Captain Blood assumes authority as governor and plans to handle Colonel Bishop with mercy reining in vengeance. Blood contemplates sending Bishop back to Barbados while Major Mallard’s orders threaten an immediate arrest upon arrival. Miss Bishop confronts Blood as tension deepens before next week’s continuation.
Invermere notes a smoky Columbia Valley amid forest fires while farmers prepare for the fall Fair opening August 27. Visitors include Mrs. Fuller and family, Mrs. Mélatesh from Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Shaw. Local agriculture and potato crops show strong quality as marketing plans form. Dr. Best leads a party exploring unmapped terrain between Vermillion Crossing and Wolvertie, and a hotel at Athalmer anticipates renovations under new management.
Deaconess White ministers to church members during Rev Win Smith and daughter’s holiday absence in Kimberley. The United Church of Canada seeks spiritual leadership and notes temporary coverage by White at the local congregation.
Foresters note 160 million acres in Eastern Canada are better suited for tree crops than farm crops. The region offers exceptional water and rail access, making it highly marketable. With proper stocking this forest zone could meet global demand and raise local prosperity.
Nine of ten fires this season are caused by human activity including smokers campers land clearing by settlers and other reckless conduct. The report highlights the danger of careless behavior in forested areas and urges stricter enforcement and prevention measures.
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