Cranbrook Herald Editorial Note
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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
2
British Columbia Bill Details Higher Timber Royalties
Editorial notes from Cranbrook report that the McBride government proposed amendments to the Forest Act. The changes reduce Mountain Lumber royalty to 50 cents per thousand feet and set rates for spars shingles piles and mining props. A new schedule fixes royalties after January 1 1916 including timber left uncut and future land grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Trade
McBride
W. R. Ross
Cranbrook Wins Prize In Amateur Production Contest
A Cranbrook amateur company won the national prize in Everybody’s Magazine contest for the best amateur production “What Became of Jennie Brice.” The March issue lists the winners with a first prize of $500 awarded to the Sorosis Club in Fort Worth Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Company
Everybody's Magazine
Jennie Brice
Sorosis Club
Fort Worth
Teras
Religious and civic groups donate funds across Canada and U S
A list details various church and civic organizations from Ontario Nova Scotia Manitoba and British Columbia along with donations or pledges ranging from 10 to 200 dollars. Mentioned are Y M C A St Matthews P E Church social clubs and multiple congregations in cities such as Cobalt Cranbrook Halifax Regina and Toronto with gifts noted in a regional fundraising drive.
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First Christian Church
Louisville
St. Matthews P. E
Homestead
Canada
Cobalt
Ont
Young Men's Civic Club
First M. E. Church
St. Thomas
Ladies of Christ Church
Guild
Cranbrook
B. C
St. Andrews’ Club
Niagara Palls
Local Self Detective Association
Antigonish
N.S
Young People's Society
Cornwallis Street
Baptist Church
Halifax
Kelowna Epworth League
Keowna
Knox Church
Mitchell
St. Barnabas
Church
Toronto
Dalhousie University
Delta Ganyma
Brotherhood Danforth Ave. Baptist
Canadian Order
of Foresters
Court of Elks
Elkhorn
Man
Metropolitan Methodist Church
Regina
Charity Ball Promises Brilliance For Easter Monday
The charity ball at the Auditorium on March 24 opens the social season in aid of St Eugene Hospital. City leaders coordinate the event under Harold Scott and A L McDermot with patronesses to be announced. The hospital offers care to all, seeks funds for improvements, and hopes for a large, generous turnout to meet a growing need.
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ST. Eugene Hospital
Harold Scott
A. L. McDermot
Winn Convicted At Trial For Robbery Sentenced To Twelve Months
Albert Winn appeared before His Honor Judge Thompson and elected for speedy trial. He was convicted of robbing the North Star Hotel safe and shooting at pursuers, sentenced to twelve months hard labor. A gain was found on his person along with some cartridges. Rumors that liquor influenced the sentence were mentioned to readers.
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Albert Winn
Thompson
Herald
North Star Hotel
Annual Meeting of the Board of Trade Held Briefly
The annual meeting ran from 8 p.m. to about 10 p.m. with only a brief summary possible. Officers elected include President W F Gurd and Vice-President H Darling. secretary W Halsall pro tem. executive members R T Brymner J R McNab I R Manning J P Fink T B O'Connell W TH Wilson W Halsall and W J McFarland. The secretary was asked to contact Mr Thomas Caven M L A at Victoria regarding the land registry establishment.
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Herald
W. F. Gurd
H. Darling
W. Halsall
Messrs
R. T. Brymner
J. R. McNab
Cranbrook district talks on land, farms and building aid
A Cranbrook council meeting examined the present Cranbrook land district boundaries with a lands department map. Officials discussed a Dominion experimental farm, provincial and federal interest, and possible building funding with 70 percent provincial support and 25 percent local. A two person committee was appointed to examine costs and interest, with delegates to city council to seek 1000 dollars. The body also planned to advertise for experimental farm grants and invite nearby farmers to submit 1 to 40 acre blocks for potential transfer to the agriculture department.
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Cranbrook Land District
Harold Darling
Lands Deparctment
Dominion
Halsall
Martin Burrell
R. Fytreen
Land
Price Ellison
T. B. O'Connell
Cranbrook
R. Brown
Victoria
Poultry and Pet Stock Association
O'Connell
Geo. W. Leask
E. H. McPhee
Department of Agriculture
Nelson News Reports Constitutional Amendment Bill Details
The Nelson News notes a bill amending the Constitution Act to extend the parliamentary term from four to five years and raise sessional indemnity by 400 per year. It would set indemnity at 1600 for this session unless the house votes otherwise. The paper highlights a likely majority of 38 in a house of 42.
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Nelson News of Today
British Columbia Plans Record Budget for Infrastructure Growth
In the legislature Hon. Price Willson outlined a 1913 budget with revenues estimated at 10.33 million and expenditures exceeding 12 million. He warned the year will see the largest outlay on record as rapid development in railways roads and universities is prioritized to turn natural resources into wealth.
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Victoria
B. C
Price Willson
British Columbia
Ellison
Expenditures for 1913 Rise in Civil Service and Public Works
Mr Pilison outlines 1913 estimates with civil service growth from 899,852 to 1,412,666 and a 9 head expansion with Vancouver agency and new salaries. Administration of justice, legislation, hospitals, and education all rise, while Public Works jumps from 8,236,363 to 9,657,600 to support vast provincial development under Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian North.
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Lands Branch
Lands Department
Surveyor-General’s, Forestry
Vancouver
Okalla
New Westminster
Essendale
Colony Farm
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Northern
Treasury
Provincial Budget Sketch Leaves Readers Asking For Details
The article outlines current revenue pressures in newer parts of the province and lists itemized district estimates including roads, salaries, and staff costs. It notes a later telegraph reply confirming specific amounts and mentions Bull River bridge funding.
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Victoria Press
Cranbrook
Bull River
Bull River Bridge
Fig Pills Restore Long Suffering Brother to Health
In St John New Brunswick on September 18 1911 J W Manners reports his brother a sufferer from kidney stomach and bowel disorders was given up by two doctors. After five boxes of Fig Pills he fully recovered and is healthier now. Sold at all dealers 25 and 50 cents by The Fig Pill Co St Thomas Ont Cranbrook Drug and Book Co Ltd lists Cranbrook as a distributor.
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St. John, N.B
J. W. Manners
Fig Pill Co
St. Thomas, Ont
Cranbrook Drug and Book Co., Ltd
Knox Presbyterian Church Service and Study Topics
Morning service at 11 led by W Kelman Thomson with the sermon I Am the Bread of Life. Sunday School at 3 pm. Evening service at 7 30 with Studies in Old Testament Characters Joseph.
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W. Kelman Thomson
Joseph
Baptist Church Revival Sermons Prompt Evening Conversions
Rev Kendall preaches at 11:00 am on A Personal Revival and at 7:30 pm continuing Conversions in the Acts with The Conversion of Saul. Evening service opens with singing and an invitation to all.
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Kendall
Saul
God
Machela Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Removal
A Cranbrook Drug and Book Co promotion touts Machela Nature's Scalp Tonic with claims of preventing hair loss and dandruff. The package includes Machela Dry Shampoo Powder, priced at $1.00 for a complete home treatment.
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Cranbrook Drug and Book Co
French Regulator Endorses New Female Pills
Fragmentary note describes a regulator in France and references new pills sold at Beatie Avenue, with mentions of names like G. A. Leitch and Armatron. Details are unclear and partially legible, but imply sale through Beatie Avenue outlets.
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