Call for a Strong Elective Police Commission in Cranbrook
The Cranbrook Herald urges voters to elect a fully independent police commission ahead of prohibition enforcement. It warns against patronage methods and stresses a mayor chosen by ratepayers, with two other members from the Liberal side, to uphold law and public morality.
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Uepublic
Brewster
Police Commission
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C Lief
Santo Tiny
Herald
Cranbrook
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the Herald
Santo
Bowser
Mayoral Candidate Santo Faces Scrutiny in Cranbrook
The Cranbrook Herald notes a single mayoral candidate, Santo, and argues any aspirant must withstand criticism. It cites concerns from his police and council service, claiming morals and law enforcement declined, housing, liquor sales, prostitution, and gambling issues persist, questioning fitness for 1917 leadership.
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Lold
Cranbrook
Santo
Anyoe
Mr. Santo
Police Commission
Halcyon
Clark Avenue
War Propaganda and German Ambition in World War I Narrative
The piece argues German peace propaganda aimed to spark a Christmas surprise and attack allies’ credit in Wall Street and in Washington. It warns Washington may curb credit and supplies while Germany holds vast securities and gold to settle obligations. It notes Germany’s manpower and munitions buildup and suggests cutting Berlin Constantinople communications could shorten the war.
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Boston
America
Wall Street
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Berlin
Constantinople
Germany
Minland
Editor argues for St Marys route in regional highway debate
A reader argues that the St Marys route offers the best feasibility for a west side mountain highway through East Kootenay. He notes petitions for survey and support from local interests and urges provincial planners to place this route on Public Works plans despite opposition from some mineral interests.
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Nelson Daily News
John Simpson
East Kootenay
Upper Columbia
Kootenay
St. Marys
Public Works Department
Cranbrook road plan would revive district trade and travel
The editor urges backing a continuous motor road from Cranbrook to Kootenay Lake and a ferry to shorten travel to Nelson. He notes potential by connecting Marysville Kimber Wycliffe and improving transport of farm staples from West Kootenay, with winter driving and winter routes aiding local workers and exporters. He cites existing routes Banff Windermere Christina lake Princeton Soyoos Keremeos and a proposed link west of Penticton and Hope, warning against the Kettle Valley toll road and favoring a southern crossing route for mountain passes.
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Paul
Cranbrook
Kootenay Lake
Nelson
West Kootenay
St Marys Prairie
Marysville
Kimbe
Wycliffe
Crvisers
Dominion
Banff
Windermere
Calgary
Creston
Christina Lake
Princeton
Osoyoos Lake
Penticton
Kettle Valley
Phackey
Hope
Rossland
Paulson
Nelson readers urged to back transCanada highway plan
A Nelson writer argues a federal highway across Canada will pass through Nelson and cites support from automobile owners in Toronto and Montreal. He outlines three possible routes via Kootenay Bay, Cranbrook and Creston, noting cost and rock-work considerations and urging public input to guide the government.
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Nelson
Canada
Dominion
Iit
Ottawa
Wesr
Globe
United States
British Columbia
East
Toronto
Montreal
Robert Rogers
Kootenay
East Kootenay
Kootenay Bay
Queens Bay
Wycliffe
Maryeville
St. Mary's Lake
Cranbrook
Kitchener
Goat River
Sanea Creek
Kootenay Lake
Creston
Sanca Creek
Windermere
Kuskanook
Prohibition Vote Nears Final Soldier Ballots in BC
Vancouver World of Saturday reports the last soldiers ballots on Prohibition and Woman's Suffrage will be cast in the Isles and in France. Suffrage appears secure with international results supporting women's rights, while Prohibition faces a heavy handicap as liquor interests push for success amid delayed soldier votes and lingering rumors.
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Vancouver
1 Isles
France
Brittel Columbia
Zam-Buk Herbal Balm Promoted As Best Ointment
An advertisement urges consumers to compare ointments and touts Zam-Buk as the most reliable cure. A testimonial from Isaac L. Phinney of Nova Scotia claims Zam-Buk cured a lasting leg ulcer after other treatments failed. The ad lists numerous skin ailments it supposedly treats and offers a trial box by mail in Toronto.
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Isaac L. Phinney
Lower Vive Islands
N.S
Audts and Stores
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
Prohibition Vote Trend Seen In France and England
Officials report very small pro to drys and wets in France and England with under 100 votes in France and about 500 in England by November 10. Prohibition leaders say figures from front cables show minimal impact, with a confident outlook for the existing large majority as vote counting continues.
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Prohibition Executive
France
England
Richard McBride
George Per
Wm, Savage
Dry Soldiers
W. 2D. Bayley
Prohibition
Births at Cranbrook Hospital This Christmas Season
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J Roberts at Cranbrook Cottage Hospital on December 25 1916. A second daughter followed for Mr and Mrs J H Cameron at the same hospital on December 29 1916.
Neal Treatment Endorsed by Business Leaders and Physicians
The Neal Prevent Institute booklet notes broad backing from business men bankers clergymen and doctors for the Neal Treatment. Cranbrook BC is listed as the institute location with a request to ask your physician.
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Neal Institute
Cranbrook
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