Town topics boost for the market and visitors in town
Local notes record visits by R H Bohart and wife of Wardner and others including W F Cameron departing for Vancouver on business, J G Darling of Nelson visiting friends, A W H Webster on business in Nelson, and Mrs Lesie suffering a severe sore throat. Edward Elwell of Beale and Elwell expected home from England after Easter. Mrs J Crooks leaves for Seattle San Francisco and other Southern points. Mrs J Martin McCreery to receive for the first time on February 26. Fresh killed pork at Cranbrook Meat Market. Rex Theatre features two reels A Brother's Loyalty and Patsy's Weekly. Kitchen shower for Miss Darkis hosted by Mrs C T Davis. Miss Gracie McFarlane hosts a Valentine party on Garden Avenue. The Armstrong sisters of Nelson visiting Mrs M.
Local News Notes and Community Updates
A mixed page of notices reports and ads from Cranbrook in mid February detailing business stock for sale and staff changes. G8 Hougham named permanent secretary of the Retail Merchants Protective Association with offices in the old real estate rooms. W C T U plans a February 26 meeting at Mrs R P Moffatt home. Women mission circle met Feb 12 at Mrs Jos Woodman. Curling conspiel held with finals tomorrow and full reports next week. Cranbrook Meat Market promotes fresh killed stock and trials. A. H. Webb notes ten pruning school applications and local orchardists offer tree resources. Ker t Boffey of Creston dies Feb 14 at 42. Funeral arrangements in Creston via F M Macpherson. Rex Theatre Wednesday comedy night Edl- shows two reel Good Sport.
Beware counterfeit Herpicide claim and seek original
The advertisement warns against counterfeit dandruff remedies and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the genuine solution. It urges customers to demand the original product, noting it stops scalp itching quickly and supports natural hair growth. Samples are offered for 10 cents, with money-back guarantees if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istead
Newbro
Ted
Herpicide Co
Dept. R
Detroit
Mich
Beatthe—Murphy Co., Limited
Suffragists Press Local Legislature for Equal Suffrage Bill
A Monday meeting at the R Y M C A saw suffragists debate a provincial House Bill No 19 on equal suffrage for women. A resolution urged the local legislature to support the measure as they gathered with strong turnout and discussion. Lloyd Crowe & Co. opened a Cranbrook crockery and glassware firm in the former CCS stand last Saturday. The shop includes a summer soda fountain connected to the confectionery department. Crowe, formerly a clerk at Ira Manning and part of Crowe Bros grocers at Moyle, leads the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.Y.M.C.A
Lloyd Crowe & Co
Cranbrook
CCS
Lloyd Crowe
Ira Manning
Crowe Bros
Moyle
Farmers Institute Debate and Plans for Future Gopher Club
The Farmers Institute, led by President A B Smith, met February 14 in the old gym to streamline routine work and dedicate time to papers and discussions. Crop competitions, pruning courses, and gopher-raising interest dominated, with prizes planned for fall exhibitions. Papers on potato cultivation by John Levett and oats by B Palmer drew praise, while a critique of the BC Horticultural Report sparked committee work on fruit trees. A follow up meeting is set for February 28 at Wycliffe with talks on alfalfa and poultry care and a vet’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Smith
Farmers’ Institute
Mesars
Beale & Elwell
Cranbrook
Institute
Dodo
John Levett
England
Baker
B. Palmer
Pain
B.C
Wycliffe
Rutledge
H. H. McClure
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Ad Claims
In a store encounter two women praise Harmony Hair Beautifier for glossy soft hair and easy styling. The ad promotes Harmony Shampoo for dandruff control, pricing Harmony Hair Beautifier at $1.00 and Harmony Siebel at 60c, with a money back guarantee from Beattie Murphy Co Limited and Rexall Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Rexall
Beattie—Murphy Co., Limited
Notice of Estate Claims in Fort George BC
In the Supreme Court of British Columbia Clara Pickering administratrix of George Pickering deceased calls for all claims against the estate. Creditors must send names addresses and particulars verified by Statutory Declaration to K J Avison Quesnel BC solicitor. Assets to be distributed after April 1 1914 to those with notice. Dated Quesnel BC February 1014 ED J Avison solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pickering
Fort George
Brish Columbia
NOTIC
British Columbia
K. J. Avison
Quesnal
B.C
Clara Pickering
George Pickeering
Quesnel
J. Avison
Wants and ads blend in a rural town
Classifieds offer eight room house for sale near Fenwick Ave Baker Hill and ranch to rent. Domestic help sought for maid and nursery governess at Mrs W J Atchison Armstrong Ave. Also requests for four bear traps and a pine shop sawyer at Nicola Valley Pine Lumber Co Canford. Stenographer position advertised with fidelity bond and references Box 289 City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Fenwick Ave
Baker Hill
Pine Shop
Sawyer
Western Solt Pine Lumber
Edgerman
Nicola Valley Pine Lumber Co
Canford
J.C
Financial Office
City
VIGORAL Advertising Claim Promises Quick Health Boost
An early 20th century tonic ad touts VIGORAL as a Great French Tonic that strengthens nerves, purifies blood, fights rheumatism, and banishes disease. It urges readers to buy VIGORAL to overcome tiredness, lack of ambition, and pains, promising quick improvement for a few dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigoral
VIGORAL Offered For One Dollar At Local Drug Store
A local advertisement promotes VIGORAL available for one dollar per bottle at The Cranbrook Drug and Hook Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Drug & Hook
Free prescription offer targets nervous debility and vigor
An advertisement claims a so called prescription cures weak manhood and memory loss from excesses and youth folly. It promises a free copy in a plain envelope upon request, from Interstate Remedy Co of Detroit, asserting the remedy is superior and home-deliverable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Remedy Co
Goodyear Building
Detroit
Mich
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Reza
Kootenay’s
Beattie - Murphy Co., Ltd
A. E Jonken
T. J. Dowis
W. H. Wilson
Gillett
LYE
R.h.bohart
Wardner
W. F. Cameron
Vancouver
J. G. Darling
Nelson
A. W H. Webster
Edward Elwell
Beale and Elwell
Eastor
R. J. Crooks
Seattle
San Francisco
J. Martin McCreery
The
Rex
Essanay
Patlie's Weekly
Gracie McFarlane
Garden Avenue
Armstrong
Mra
Raworth Bros
B. C
A. Beale
Cranbrook Meat Market
W.C.T.U
R. P. Moffatt
Women's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Jos. Woodman
A. H. Webb
Kert Boffey
Creston
St Eugene Hospital
F. M. Macpherson
Farmers! Institute
Abuthi
P.O
Fiedler & Rosselli Cranbrook
Supreme Court OF
W. J. Atchison
Armstrong Ave
Coleman
Alta
Herald Office
Fred Hillman
Bull River
F. J. Deane
Vigorol
Cranbrook Drug & Book Store
Rena
Eno
Enos
J. C. Eno, Ltd
Fruit Salt” Works
London
Canada
Harold F. Ritchie & Co. Limited
McCaul St
Toronto
Sunkist
Rogers Silver
California Fruit Growers Exchange
King St
East
Cor
Charch Torente
Ont
H. R Binkley
BABY
C. White Legh
R.C. Legh
Rhode Island
S. C
Chilliwack Boy
Cranbrook Boy
E. H. Slater
Barhorst
Ft. Loraime
Ohio
Beattie—Murphy
City Transfer CO
W. E. Worden, Prop'r
J. Milne
MaeAte Yarmouth
Minard
Liniment
Devan
Etherioes
Ontario
C.F. Nidd
Methodier Church
Redviver Popils
Methodist
Sutton & Sons
King's Seedmen
A.J. Woodwerd
Fort
Esterane
Colummel
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