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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1927
Page
5
A mother sends her son to buy plums with half a dollar. She tells him to pinch one or two to test ripeness. He returns with the fruit and the money, saying he pinched one as instructed, then pinched the entire bag when the merchant was not watching.
A Cranbrook letter to the Cranbrook Herald outlines the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation plans. The Native Sons of Canada and local organizations push for united committee work, with meetings set for March 4 and March 18 to form a district wide celebration.
An enthusiastic Kimberley meeting of the Tunnel Football Club elected officers for the coming season. Patrons E G Montgomery N W Burdett and E H Attree. Hon President R J Burke. Hon Vice Presidents W Lindsay J Sanderson. President T Bray. Vice President G Taylor. Manager H Blatchford. Secretary D McLean. Trainer 25 J Ross. Official Linesman G Taylor. Captain G Scott. Vice-Captain J Taatt. The club expects a stronger season with Kimberley teams adding new players to boost field play.
Jack Gates of the P. Burns Meat Market in Kimberley leaves for Vancouver to reside. He was popular in musical circles and will be missed. Mr. Willington of Cranbrook fills the vacant position in the store there.
A chatty traveler asks a stranger questions on a train. The man reveals basic details about his life and family and ends with a joke about speaking plainly. The little man comments on love making fools of the wise.
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