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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
4
Jim Grier announces his retirement from the Kaslo Kootenalan after years of service. He thanks Kaslo and surrounding districts for patronage and explains the paper could not attract needed staff. He wishes the new editor similar respect and prosperity for the community.
A newspaper note touts Vital Tablets as a wonderful tonic for indigestion liver troubles and nerve issues. It claims the product clears the complexion purifies the blood and tunes the system. Available 50c a box or 2.50 for six from The Scobell Drug Co Montreal Cranbrook Drug & Book Co Cranbrook BC.
The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada begins its Jubilee year with a strong record. Since 1871 it has paid out over one hundred million dollars to policyholders or beneficiaries. Its assets exceed 114 million dollars and business in force stands at 480 million.
There is frequent loss of vegetables from rotting or drying during winter. With careful storage and vigilance, much of this damage can be prevented. This year the late blight of potatoes affected crops and storage practices.
The guide advises inspecting tubers for disease and removing rotted potatoes to prevent spread. Remove potato sprouts three times before spring, store onions dry, and keep carrots beets parsnips and turnips in damp boxes. Cabbages need air circulation with leads apart, avoid overly dry or damp conditions, and keep cool but not frost. Squash and pumpkins may rot. if still good, store above 50 degrees Fahrenheit in a separate cool room if possible. City cellars are often too warm for most vegetables.
In Victoria Mrs Ralph Smith M L A refuses to attend the Liberal caucus. Supporters press Premier Oliver to guarantee a cabinet place for the woman member. Suffragists and critics send letters to the Premier and newspapers amid a tight political majority and possible independence risks.
Kaslo residents report strict social surveillance as locals, from chip stacks to chalk marked clothes, prompt questioning by townsfolk and police. A letter laments churchgoers’ weekday pleasures and criticizes the secretive conduct of police commissioners as unfair to those seeking sociable moments.
Consumers urged to look for Bayer on packages or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin. The notice says Bayer tablets protect against colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and general pain. It notes ready-to-use 12 tablets tin boxes cost a few cents and larger packages sold by druggists. Made in Canada Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetyl ester of salicylic acid is the trade mark.
The Agricultural Gazette of Canada notes a global meat shortfall as population rises from 510 to 595 million between 1901 and 1914, while livestock numbers only reach 1.105 billion. It urges expanded livestock production to meet growing demand and avoid export curtailment. A Kaslo Nugget item mentions a Florence silver mine plan to ship concentrate via Lake Kootenay to smelters.
Premier Oliver addresses the Legislature urging house unity to craft a liquor bill reflecting the referendum. He argues for independent yet responsible liquor commissioners, permits system, store establishment, municipal cooperation, and revenue goals while detailing penalties for illicit liquor and possession without government seals.
The Windermere District Board of Trade notes increased imports of butter eggs hams lard onions and other farm products in the past year while urging local producers to curb imports. 1920 statistics show beef cattle milk cows bulls and sheep, with rising butter bacon and eggs figures, reflecting provincial trade patterns tied to railway and highway development.
The last link in the Sisirdar Kuskanook highway is nearly finished and will open to traffic within days, extending over five miles. Three bridges, 75 to 100 feet long, remain to be built by day labor under Kaslo road foreman J D Moore. A floating wharf at Proctor, built by the Dominion government, will connect with the highway across Kootenay Lake.
Ottawa report notes the Board of Commerce staff released and the board’s activities halted. Captain White remains the sole occupant, with valuable records kept under his care until Parliament decides on the board’s future status and possible revival.
Ore shipments received at Trail Smelter for the week ending eb 7th list mine locations Blubell Riondel Black Prince Slocan City Company Mines Wottons and total tonnage. Report highlights overall ore intake and source distribution for the period.
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