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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
3
Local druggists promote Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a nerve food tonic and builder of good blood and digestion. The Beattie-Murphy Co. offers the product for $1.00, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, sold in 7,000 Rexall stores and locally by Beattie-Murphy Limited.
The analysis shows American per capita water use far exceeds European levels, averaging about 150 gallons per person daily versus 50 in Europe. The excess raises city costs for pumping, filtration, pipes, and sewers by roughly $3.91 per inhabitant, suggesting district metering as a cheaper remedy.
The article profiles a mental hospital where insane patients work outdoors, raise horses, and supply milk and butter, noting therapeutic methods such as patient grouping, dietary concessions, and patient freedom under a rule of careful management. It cites Dr Doherty and a $2,000,000 Carnegie gift for church-led international peace funding.
Laws show 15 percent interest and depreciation on meters 7500. Inspectors 21000, Superintendent 2400, Clerks 1820. Rent light stationery misc 37820. Total about 40000 per annum. Urges conservation to avoid new reservoirs and long term waste.
A Jersey cow produced 14.00 pounds of milk and 727 pounds of fat while eating 12.4 pounds of meal daily. An Ayrshire cow was similar, about 12.8 pounds of meal per day. The author urges feeding at one pound grain per three or four pounds of milk and notes many Canadian cows could profit more with proper feeding and record keeping. Free feed and herd record book forms are available from the dairy division in Ottawa.
An early 20th century advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide as the original dandruff destroyer. It claims dandruff harms hair by blocking nourishment, promotes scalp cleanliness, and supports natural luxuriant growth. Sample requests and a 10 cent postage offer invite readers to Detroit for literature and a sample.
Ottawa reports a year over year spike in crime with Nova Scotia up 90.04 percent and Alberta 65.50 percent. British Columbia 43.80 and Saskatchewan 24.57 tied, Ontario 9.08, while Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick drop. Youth offender rates rise 30 percent with Ontario worst per 100 000 at 38.85. Foreign born offenders prominent in murder and overall convictions.
The Canadian Home Journal notes that in the fiscal year ending March 1 1913 Canada paid 11 500 000 in food duties, a hidden consumer tax. It cites baking powder imports of 667 904 lbs costing 67 000 and argues many foods produced domestically compare with foreign goods, urging readers to consider duties to save money.
In the Supreme Court of Drutish Columbia notices are given to all claimants against the estate of George Pickering deceased who died around April 14 1914 at Fort George British Columbia. Clara Pickering as administratrix requires claims with details by post or in person to her solicitor KE Avison Quesnel BC. After April 1 1614 the assets will be distributed to those with valid notices.
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