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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
3
A reflective piece contrasts the bright light of home with the burdens of daily life. It critiques prodigal behavior, urges courtesy to women and elders, and emphasizes cheerful giving, church upkeep, and enduring family duties amid ordinary trials.
The passage urges generosity toward neighbors and kin, especially to one’s spouse as aging slowly, urging kind words and uplifting thoughts to prevent decay within the home. It emphasizes shared warmth and support as a moral duty.
Local reminiscences note wedding plans for Miss Annie Mckeewan and batty HRobinhaud, with church and hotel duties described. A Methodist aid society meeting at Mrs Reid’s, new lock-up and residences contracted, schoolhouse bids invited, and St Marys river works urged to support mining growth in East Kootenay.
The harvest and grain movement start two weeks earlier than last year. The P R company facilities for handling the crop dry products and an LMG suggest railway firms in the west will miss their business, a hopeful sign for buyers and sellers of grain.
Jin Jackson faced a Western court charged with harming chickens. The judge asked for clearer evidence while Jackson disputed the claim. A local adviser suggested buying chickens instead of stealing them, reflecting the sullen tone of the proceedings.
A patient asks if a neck boil is serious while the doctor cautions attentive monitoring. The exchange suggests possible concern but offers reassurance that the condition may be minor with watchful observation.
Winnipeg Man Auge reports on the Canadian Pacific and Canadian Northern railways as they prepare for the 1906 wheat movement. CP lines expand Kenora yards, double tracking advances, and total grain rolling stock reaches 10 000 cars and 650 locomotives, with 31 million bushels already sent to the lakes and plans to move half the crop by year end.
Notice dated August 18 1906 states plans to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works Victoria for two timber licenses to cut and carry timber from lands in Southeast Kootenay. Descriptions reference Lots 123 125 and 41 10 with bearings 60 chains 40 chains and river boundaries, totaling about UAv acres.
60 days after date I intend to apply to the Honorable Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase lands on the railway from Cranbrook to Kimberley in East Kootenay. Description begins at W. H. Moore's N E corner, 160 acres more or less, dated June 16 1906, W H Moore Fernie BC.
An offer states, If you have a cow not in use, you will receive pasture and free milk care. The note is signed with an address at 46 R. 8 Baroa.
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