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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
4
An old styled advertisement touts Cascarets as a candy like laxative to ease headaches biliousness colds indigestion and sour stomach. It claims one dose will empty bowels by morning and that they work while you sleep. The copy notes no jittery effect and prices at ten cents a box.
Montreal Quebec pursues rapid growth as it edges toward a population near one million. Current Greater Montreal reaches 839,704 with 38,488 added in a year, up from 625,000 in 1914 and under 250,000 in 1891. It ranks as fifth largest on the American continent after New York Philadelphia Chicago and Detroit.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels of children. It claims a teaspoonful relieves constipation and illness, promises a quick return to playfulness, and warns buyers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup with proper labeling.
Vancouver could lack a cabinet minister after Attorney General Farris retires this month. Premier Oliver remains tight lipped about cabinet reshuffles while Vancouver politics suffer from beer policy fallout and an ongoing public inquiry. Mrs Mary Allen Smith, who quit portfolio duties, may be considered for a seat if her influence with women voters proves lasting, but party balance suggests she faces tough odds for one of two remaining Vancouver openings.
The Vancouver World reports the Liberal conference opening January 23 in Victoria will review resignations of J W de B Parris and J H King, discuss policy, and consider David Whiteside’s return to the party fold as hostility to the government softens after the game board inquiry.
Pape's Diapepsin offers relief from indigestion gas flatulence heartburn sourness and stomach distress. A few tablets provide near immediate relief and normalize the stomach so meals can be enjoyed again. Large cases cost only a few cents at drug stores and millions use it yearly.
Premier Oliver states the government will clear up the charges against the administration and asserts the caucus will decide party policy and by elections. He suggests executive members may meet with Liberal legislators and emphasizes no forecast on the conference outcome. Ottawa reports a new cheese called Meilleur from the Dominion Experimental Farm with a mild flavor and careful curing.
A reader asks about forestry education in Canada and government service training. The reply lists universities offering forestry programs in Toronto Laval Quebec Fredericton and British Columbia, notes four year courses and field work, and suggests writing for calendars. It also covers junior entry limits, a State Ranger School in Wanakena NY, and the need for four years college experience for senior roles. Additional items discuss newspaper production fiber needs, shade tree choices recommending Norway Maple, and that Canadians own forest lands though timber is leased to others.
Invermere Jan 14 Special to the Herald Mr R Gladwyn Newton superintendent of the Dominion Government Station for East Kootenay announces a potato fair will be held at Chilliwack February 28 to 26 in conjunction with the Dairyman's convention and the British Columbia Live Stock Association meeting. He says the Columbia valley district is one of the best for tuber growth and seeks good potato specimens for display prompting interested growers to contact him at Invermere Experimental Station for details.
Frank Stockdale’s rink won the Grand Challenge at the local comspiel. Team members were Godfrey Vigne R Gladwyn Newton and Peter McInnis. Rinks entered also from Wilmer Athalmer and three others from Windermere.
Auto license fees for 1922 will be about one third higher than 1921 after an enactment in the latest session of the Provincial House. The old system used units. the new uses 90 units with a formula based on selling price and weight, multiplying by units, trimming the last two digits, yielding figures such as $33 under the old rate and $45 under the new rate for a $2500 car weighing 3000 pounds. The Ford example shows old $15 rising to $22 under the new scheme.
Land registry notice states Myles A Beale and Agnes Elwell seek to register as owners under a 1918 tax sale deed from Cranbrook collector. Parcels Lots 19 and 20, Block 27, Cranbrook City BC Map 669 E. Deadline 45 days to contest. cites section 36 Chapter 127 A 8 1911 and amendments.
Notice of tax sale and impending registration of title to lands in Nelson B C. It warns Erastus Allen Lezert that Myles A Beale and Agnes Elwell seek a Certificate of Indefeasible Title and urges him to file claims to prevent registration. Publication required in a Cranbrook newspaper over two weeks.
Lionel Edward Jobin Booth of Alix Alfa Rancher applies for permission to buy bed lands in the Golden Land District. Description starts at a post at the southwest corner of Lot 10326, Kootenay District, proceeding 20 chains each direction back to the start. Dated 1 November 1921.
Land Registry notice declares loss of Certificate of Title 4620-1 for Lots 14 and 16, Lot 80, Group 1, Cranbrook City. Daniel Woodward owner. of fice to issue provisional title after one calendar month from first publication. Submit any information to the registrar in Nelson, B C, dated December 22, 1921. first publication January 8, 1922.
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