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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
2
Editorial urges British Columbia to adopt a food production policy and highlights a potential Cranbrook creamery as a lucrative venture amid big imports. It notes ice cream demand, dairy links, and farmer cooperation as paths, while praising Mayor Bowness and urging civic unity.
The writer denounces a political advertising campaign by Mr. Watts and the Postage Stamp as paid space, urging fair contest and condemning venomous editorial tactics. They demand Herald space be paid if used, citing pride in circulation and calling for a sportsmanlike resolution.
The Cranbrook Postage Stamp reveals that Mr. Watta funded his own advertising, a move that set off reactions as The Herald appears to be duped by the disclosure.
A Croston Review piece argues against shortening liquor sale hours in the upcoming legislature session. It questions targeting hotels alone, notes license fees paid, and warns such drastic changes could harm provincial welfare during the war, suggesting the Liquor Act should remain unchanged.
Canadians question why many officers who accompanied the first expeditionary force to England have been sent back. Over fifty arrived at Halifax last week following a cable from the militia department, viewed as a transfer back to Canada.
Canadian officers in England face surplus. Many could have joined Kitchener’s army but lack private income to live as officers abroad. Critics blame Major-General Sam Hughes for sending too many surplus officers to England, with political appointees likely staying. Despatches note Major Lawless of Winnipeg praised for controversial arrest of Knox Magee.
Fire Chief Foster submits the 1914 annual report to Cranbrook City Council. The department answered 17 calls, 12 in town and 5 outside, with total damages of about 585.00. Notable city incidents include chimney fires and a post office blaze with minor losses, while outside the city a passenger coach fire caused light damage and a grass fire near the hospital caused no damage. The report notes the need for new equipment and current hose limitations.
On November 14 at 6.20 p.m. a lamp explosion sparked a telephone call to fire in Slaterville with no damage. On December 16 at 11.25 a.m. a house fire, cause unknown, caused total loss valued at $600, partly insured. Ownership listed as C. F. Bathamley. Total calls 6, total damage $700. J. W. Foster, Chief.
The Cranbrook City Police report covers April to December 1914. It notes 216 prisoners received, $2,164.50 in fines, $632.50 spent on prisoner upkeep, and improvements such as street cleaning, cemetery maintenance, and keeping main streets clear.
District Deputy President Slater A Liddicoatt assisted by Grand Marshall J Turnley installed Rebekah Lodge No 19 officers at Fraternity Hall. Officers named include Noble Grand Sister M E Jones Vice Grand Sister Celestia Bennett Recording Secretary Ada M Hickenbotham Financial Secretary Alms Liddicoart Treasurer Nellie Baker R8N G Bro R W Russell L8N G Sister Ella M Taylor Warden Sister Adlard Conductor Sister Nellie Phillips Chaplain Sister Racklyeft R8V G Sister Flowers L8V G Sister Elsie Park Outside Guardian Bro Adlard Innalde Guardian Sister Bertha Hickenbotham Past Noble Grand Sister Lilia Blaine. Social time afterward with over forty members present.
The Cranbrook Poultry Association elected officers including President T. J. Dorts and Secretary-Treasurer A. H. Pigott. Auditor Alb. H. Webb praised finances, and officers McGregor and Smith were lauded for progress. Discussions covered building purchases, market committee duties, egg netting for a hatching contest, and new display packaging for eggs.
Card of Thanks thanks electors of Cranbrook for reelecting the Mayor by acclamation for the new year. He notes past efforts in city affairs were appreciated and pledges greater effort, but warns no large improvements like street and sidewalk projects due to the current financial low mood and strict economy platform.
Town discussion centers on high egg prices at the public market with a claim that hen fruit once fetched more there than in stores. Mr Atelil son argues farmers cannot expect cash purchases when 30 day credit is available from storekeepers. Mr W Harvey, a Plymouth Rock egg monopolist, backs high prices claiming buyers value strict freshness.
A long letter from Madge Robertson Watt secretary of the advisory board of the Women’s Institutes for British Columbia to the BC group. She discusses wartime needs, support for soldiers, and hopes for postwar farming growth, urging letters to Canadian troops, collection of mitts and belts, and the expansion of Women’s Institutes across the empire.
A letter criticizes Premier Fleming and McBride era policies. It warns of worsening famine like conditions, driven by railroad interests, banks, and land monopolists. The piece cites rhetoric about landlords and colonial governance, attributing the stance to Michel Reporter.
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