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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
2
The Neal Institute in Cranbrook BC promotes a booklet published by Neal Institute outlining why to avoid excess drinking and how the Neal Treatment guides recovery.
The Nelson News urges British Columbia to adopt right turn driving as the rule of the road. The Cranbrook Herald endorses aligning with U S practice to ease tourist traffic and reduce accidents. The Associated Boards of Trade of Southeastern British Columbia support the change and urge legislative action.
The Herald weighs overseas soldier votes and the Canadian prohibition outcome arguing soldiers share civilian morals and would unlikely defeat the measure. It suggests honest ballots will show prohibition carries by a strong majority, and warns of possible provincial countermeasures if manipulation occurs.
The piece lauds the Canadian Treasury and Finance Minister for wartime finance, praising interdepartmental co operation, bank support, and prudent spending. It urges Canadians to save, curb external purchases, and invest in war savings certificates to uphold solvency and prepare for postwar peace.
A six hour citizen tribute in Creston honors Kr. i. Beattle as chairman praised for timely remarks. Speakers including W. P. Attridge receive praise for wit on Humber industry, while residents celebrate harmony over political differences. A banner reading Vote for TD decorates Hayeeeloet Chipp’s place.
A provincial farming pamphlet review urges better seed, breeding, and honest labeling. Scott notes acceptance of breed similarity but calls out local dairy farmers who still seek grade animals. Lucas argues for farmer organization to boost bean and potato shipments, district branding, and fair prices.
The Creston Review reflects on Cranbrook leaders and the province honoring Hon. Dr. King, noting a balance of virtue and flaws among public figures. The piece instead urges measured praise, suggesting good in the worst and bad in the best.
Sir Thomas White spoke to the Toronto Board of Trade urging Canadians to restrain spending of wartime earnings and to support national savings schemes. He emphasized that the urge to spend freely is a recurring temptation in wartime.
Mrs Clayton's letter from Louisville praises Vincl as the best medicine for nervous rundown conditions. The missive claims Vincl, containing beef and liver peptones iron and glycerophosphates, revitalizes elderly and weak individuals and restores health and strength.
The church offers morning Holy Communion at 11 a.m and a special address by Pastor W H Bridge titled What can we do for our Evils? in the afternoon. Evening services follow with Evensong at 7 30 p m and Sunday School plus Bible Class at 3 p m.
Taxes due for 1917 on properties in the Fort Steele Assessment District are payable at the Assessor and Collector's office in Cranbrook Court House. Publication is considered a personal demand. Dated Cranbrook January 20 1917 N Wallinger Deputy Assessor and Collector Fort Steele AD Alt.
Notices announce applications to register Mary Serfield Bridge and William Cyprian Bridge as fee simple owners for parcels in Lot 4 Block 74 Lot 1 Block 78 Lot 182 Group 1 Kootenay District Map 1181. Caveats or Lis Pendens must be filed within 80 days from first publication January 25 1917. Dated Nelson BC January 12 and January 18 1917 by District Registrar Samuel Roe.
Notices record the registration of owners in fee simple for two parcels in the Kootenay District. Mita Aimate Pound is named owner under conveyance from Baynes Lake Land Company Limited dated December 1915 with a 30 day caveat window. Richard C. Barrett appears as owner in fee simple under conveyance from Baynes Lake dated July 1916 with a 30 day caveat window. Dated Nelson January 12 and 15 1917 by District Registrar Samuel R. Roe.
The Nelson street railway averaged a loss of 500 dollars per month during 1916, reflecting ongoing financial challenges for urban transit services.
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