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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
2
Baron Shaughnessy backs Sir Wilfred in a plan to force the government to withdraw CNR legislation and hand the railway to CPR. The move would remove a rival and recalls an earlier alliance with Sir Wilfrid Laurier against conscription, risking loyalty in the trenches.
Citizens call for government by the people not party driven. Liberal and Conservative leaders in Canada favor sinking party feelings to support a "win the war" convention elected by the people. The political machine resists a patriotic coalition and fears loss of control.
Cranbrook owes criticism to public life but weekly papers are mocked as weak. The critique targets clergy and local institutions while praising Mr Herbsman for courage though distant from the people. The writer recalls editor pressures, corporate threats, and advertiser withdrawals, and invites Mr Herbeman to answer what he would do under similar circumstances.
At a Cranbrook committee meeting the Chautauqua committee discussed honoring organizers with a resolution. Members noted the event provided valuable educational entertainment, praised lecturers, critiqued some performers, and urged continued local support and fundraising.
The Tenth Annual East Kootenay Fall Fair runs September 2 and 13, showcasing agricultural and stock raising. Invermere Government Experimental Farm provides 24 feet of exhibit space for grasses vegetables grains and other farm products. A varied program includes auto parade slow race Indian Horse races White Men's Races and a nail driving contest. A carnival company with ferris wheel dancing and a merry go round is planned. Organizers urge farmer participation and praise Dr. J W Rutledge for his efforts. Mineral specimen displays are invited from mineral property owners under Judge Ryan.
On Friday August 24 1917 at the Cottage Hospital a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jank Rosling. On August 25 1917 a son was born to Mr and Mrs B C Crepney of Sheep Creek.
The piece argues war does not create wealth or jobs. it generates only destruction and shifting promises. It rebuts the claim that wartime prosperity is universal and explains money and goods are distinct, urging focus on material production rather than financial instruments.
W. H. Bridge argues women must engage in politics and public duty. He links household comfort to global labor and urges action against ten percent rule, calling for a new democracy where all citizens govern.
An editorial imagines Cranbrook’s liquor savings from Prohibition could fund a free library district nurse lectures city parks scholarships industrial night school and youth programs totaling 30000 while liquor costs previously reached about 60000 annually in a town of 8000.
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