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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
5
The article notes Premier Oliver is unlikely to force bye-elections if no cabinet reorganization occurs. Ministers elected to Legislature seats may retain them without immediate contests. A potential new Minister of Industries could be delayed until after the 1921 session, with Oliver possibly resigning from Delta or Victoria later.
Professor J A Allen of Edmonton reports tests near Burmis in the Crow's Nest may show commercial value for magnatite ore. Investigations under way for two years culminate soon with metallurgical tests to determine ore behavior. Burmis ore contains about five percent titanium oxide, metallurgists say not harmful to smelting.
A former McGill professor recalls the dormitory life missing in Toronto and argues for university housing as essential. He stresses living together for intellectual growth and outlines a program to fund dormitories, reading rooms, and faculty, urging donors to support campus life.
Hill's Store showcases apparel fabrics and ready to wear furnishings with price marks that promise great values of the season. The sale aims to set a normal lower price standard with discounts of 25 percent off regular selling price. Color and Design Contest for Favor in progress.
Exotic fabrics tracing to Egypt the Orient and China appear in winter textiles and silks. Wardrobe queries are settled as this storehouse of fabrics inspires apparel for the season. To clear 1920 stock for 1921 purchases a large sale offers ready to wear dresses suits coats shoes whitewear and dry goods in the Kootenay region.
All items at 75 percent of regular selling prices, offering a 25 percent savings. Purchasers may not see this discount again for many months. The note highlights sample lines below as representative of store pricing.
A newspaper note highlights lower prices for dresses frocks and wraps. It stresses affordable fashion without sacrificing quality or workmanship, encouraging women to shop for new apparel once more.
Fashion notes feature frocks in duvetyn velours and silk with iridescent beading or metallic embroidery. Also present are simple street wear dresses highlighting wise minimalism. Prices range from 18.50 to 187.60 with a 25 percent sale.
Soft tassels appear on loose wrap panels and cuffs adding an oriental touch to embroidered wraps. Fashions favor decorative beauty with many models available. Prices range from 17.50 to 126 with discounts at 25 percent off.
A clearance includes 450 pairs of ladies and children's shoes in baskets. All sizes are available and marked for sale at less than half price. The items are discontinued stock and must not be overlooked.
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