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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
2
Extract from the Monthly Commercial Letter notes that even with peace near the war will demand continued thrift and economy. It warns that fighting may end but workers must stand to for a long period while Europe is rebuilt and Allies fund the necessary aid.
The piece reflects on celebrations after the surrender of Germany, noting excessive drinking and social relief. It contrasts foreign temperance calls with spirited English, Scottish, Irish, Canadian and other reactions to the end of hostilities and the German fleet's surrender to Beatty.
Our soldiers return after four years of fighting in Europe. They earned fame for halting German advances at Calais Vimy Ridge and Amiens. Many return as married men, bringing back English wives to strengthen ties to the British crown and empire.
Citizens urge in city papers for an open air skating rink in Cranbrook. They note the Chateauqua site could be flooded to form a central city rink, with other nearby locations available within a few miles for winter skating.
The piece argues for a city run open air rink to benefit youngsters under ten or twelve. It contends that current ice is distant and a rink would shield health by reducing illness through safe outdoor recreation. The author urges the city council to act promptly.
A wartime column revisits Canada's heavy casualties 400000 reach the front 50000 dead 50000 disabled 100000 injured. It argues against purging older generations and calls for abolishing special privilege to boost production and repay debts. It also weighs extradition of the ex Kaiser and the futility of sinking surrendered German fleets.
Editorial from the Lethbridge Herald urges Canada and the world to embrace the Schwab ethos of doing something useful for humanity. It contrasts self seeking wealth with public service, praising war-time sacrifice and calling for leaders who serve their communities during reconstruction.
The Dominion Government will start a war savings campaign with War Savings stamps and Thrift stamps. War stamps cost $4.90 in December 1923 and mature at $5 with no interest, yielding just over 4 percent. Thrift stamps are 25 cents each, with a 16 space thrift card for a $4 face value, non redeemable for cash until converted to a war savings stamp.
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