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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald notes Cranbrook’s mineral wealth and urges residents to spread the news in season and out of season. The editor emphasizes Cranbrook has the metal that makes the money and calls for stronger local promotion.
The Creston Review marks its eighth year with editor C F Hayes guiding a well edited local sheet. The editor’s plainspoken style and business sense earn strong community support and trust. He notes past advertising and printing spend were balanced by loyal citizen and business backing.
The piece regrets anonymous white feather mail to Cranbrook youths urging enlistment. It condemns covert pressure, argues for voluntary service as a citizen’s right, and calls for open, accountable action by those who urge others to enlist. It asserts Britain’s imperial values and the need to defend them against coercion.
An old advertisement argues lungs need inhaled relief not stomach dosing. It promotes Peps tablets of pine extracts and medicinal essences that turn into vapors, claimed to reach lungs and bronchial tubes. A box costs 60 cents and buyers are urged to order from a doctor or store with four letters.
The Medicine Hat News urges a careful mix of prudence and zeal in urging enlistment. It warns against antagonistic persuasion and stresses enlistment as both a duty and a privilege essential to freedom and the empire, urging loyal citizens to motivate others to serve.
Counsel for American lumbermen say British Columbia policies favor their industry and create a preferential tariff. The West Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association argues BC Government support is systematic and broad, aiding export and domestic trade, while the U S lags behind.
In Calgary and wider Alberta residents laugh at brutal cold and heavy snowfall while northern Ontario towns endure deeper freezes and storms. The piece contrasts prairie resilience with tougher eastern conditions.
In Lethbridge Herald notes Sir Sam faced criticism of the shell committee with calm by speaking softly and arguing the committee might have erred worse. His measured approach drew attention as a strategic ploy.
The Trail News notes metal prices are soaring during the frost days and advises readers to pay attention. It suggests the surge signals better times ahead for the Kootenays, though it may not last.
The writer notes town approval for the new city council will fade once conflicts arise. He recalls how each council is praised as the best, while departing ones are called the rottenest, and opines the 1916 council may be the worst yet in managing civic affairs.
A fragment argues that the German and Austrian peoples show a stark mental blow and lack of nerve in the face of events. It emphasizes a pessimistic view of their national character and reaction to recent upheavals.
The piece notes Montenegro's small size of under 6000 square miles and a population like a large city. It states Montenegro’s military strength fell from about fifty thousand to perhaps a third, and says with Serbia overrun by the Yeutons Montenegro ceased to matter in the Balkans, yet Germans and Austrians prize the incident for larger strategic reasons.
The article argues mining underpins Canada’s economy amid stress, noting vast gold silver and base metals output. It highlights Cobalt Porcupine Sudbury and British Columbia as key regions with multi‑million dollar yearly values, including 1915 and 1916 figures for gold copper and nickel.
The Cranbrook YMCA notes describe a social hosted by the Nation Auxiliary with music, a suessing contest won by Miss Beryl Cameron, and bowling led by Miss A Hickenbotham. A Sunday meeting features Captain Kerr of the Salvation Army and Parker Bros. performing. The Ladies beat the Comox Contingent by thirty-two pins, with a tickets gift to the Symphony concert. The Ladies Tournament schedule runs from Feb 1 to May 9 with eight oclock starts.
The Tuesday bowling match between married ladies and single ladies ended with the married team losing by 194 pins. Some teams have not yet submitted names, so the three man tournament schedule is not drawn and will appear next week.
The regular 1.0.D.E. meeting in Council Chambers on Friday January 28 reported a treasury balance of 149.12 dollars. Monthly output included 32 pro pyramids 11 surgical shirts 87 hospital pads dressing gown 3 night shirts and handkerchiefs. Members and convenors listed for sewing sessions across Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays. Donations for the month total 61.76 dollars with multiple donors named including Mrs Scott Hill Mrs Green Mrs Wilson Kimberley Ladies and others.
The regular monthly Women s Institute gathering drew 42 members and visitors. A lending library of 102 books was announced. Mrs. G Couldwell presented a paper on Business Methods for Women. Mrs. W B McFarlane shared Graham Gems recipe. A Hard Times Dance on February 17 was planned to fund Red Cross work. garments can be made by members via Mesdames Sarvis or Tisdale.
The Cranbrook Poultry Association announces regular meetings every two weeks replacing monthly gatherings. The next session is Friday February 11 at eight in W. J. Atchison's store opposite City Hall. Wyandottes variety will be discussed and shown with a sack of wheat prize for the best bird.
The Department of Agriculture announces a shift to Junior Farmers Institutes run by youths aged 10 to 17 with a 26c membership fee. Ten members minimum needed for recognition, and Ivor Bassett is named Club Organizer to supervise and organize meetings.
Private Robert Erskine of the Royal Highlanders writes from France greeting readers in a New Year note. He describes mud on the frontline, camaraderie with fellow soldiers including Harvie Handley, and mentions Canadians handing bouquets to troops. He notes some return home, others wounded or killed, and asks to hear from a brother in Canada.
In a lively missive from Elko, Fred Roo laments a stormy week and rail freight woes while praising a creamery plan. He jokes about shortages, praises his wife’s cooking, and urges regional farmers to adopt dairy progress once they shift from fruit to cows and pasture.
A humorous local note praises a planned milk and butter making venture in Roosville valley and Plngstone with joking warnings about ministers and dairy work. The piece hints at a Vernon vegetable evaporating plant buying frozen potatoes if delivered promptly.
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