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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
5
A new serial titled Tiger's Trail opens Monday at the Rex theatre, touted as the greatest serial since The Million Dollar Mystery. It promises a novel treatment with multiple villains, lavish sets, and a fast paced plot featuring a tiger motif and perilous escapes.
A poem-like sketch portrays a scheming femme fatale who lures men with charm and fashion, drawing them into trouble and warning readers that her allure leads to downfall for youths and office workers alike. Strong imagery includes stockings, powder, and flirtation as the tale twists toward a cautionary moral.
An old advertisement touts Wizard Oil for rheumatic joints and skin irritations, claiming quick penetration and antiseptic healing for burns and bites. It also promotes Wizard Liver Whips as a 30 cent laxative with a money back guarantee, urging purchase from druggists.
The Railway YMCA displays a notably refreshed interior with a thorough cleansing and fresh paint. Members and visitors praise the new order, and Secretary Pow receives many compliments for the transformation.
An advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as the surest quickest remedy for indigestion acid stomach and related discomfort. It claims relief within five minutes and promotes the product as harmless and obtainable from any drug store.
Cranbrook public schools resumed regular sessions Monday after teachers and pupils enjoyed a holiday. Many teachers who traveled home returned to the city Sunday.
The Attorney General Parris says there will be no change in the provinces prohibition policy due to federal action. He notes Ottawa acts are outside provincial jurisdiction. Hon. Mr. Farris argues liquor import from outside won t be as easy as supporters hoped under the prohibition act. The 1916 act allowed bona fide interprovince trade but the 1919 amendment now makes canvassing for outside liquor firms and advertising illegal.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels, easing fever upset and various illness symptoms within hours.
Provincial Mines Department figures show lower output in 1919 due to labor troubles. Gold dropped from 180,674 to 150,050 ounces? Actually text lists 1918 and 1917 figures. Copper, lead, and zinc totals are cited with 1919 decline and 1918 high levels. Kaslo concentrator noted.
A Ketchikan report says a large mining rush may hit Hyder Alaska near the Canadian border as ore strikes at the Premier mine draw attention. Major holders include R K Neill Spokane W R Wilson Fernie B C and Guggenheim interests.
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