Cranbrook proposes sharp jump in lighting rates
Cranbrook Electric Light Company seeks a rate rise from 10 to 22 cents per kilowatt hour, likely the highest in the province, to be approved by the Public Utilities Commission. The Toronto World critiques Ottawa politics as the session lingers with few pressing measures and warns of possible political crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
British Columbia
Cranbrook Electric Light Company
Public Utilities Commission
Toronto World
Ottawa
C P R Plans Major Improvements In City
The CPR announces extensive improvements in the city as part of a company program. The reconstruction will modernize buildings, require substantial expenditure, and provide well paid employment, promising future stability and growth for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.P.R
British Columbia
Local debate on water power proposals in Cranbrook
Citizens urge protest against a proposed water power raise seen as prohibitive and damaging to Cranbrook's future. The editorial notes abundant nearby water resources and urges a vigorous response to protect the city's interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
North Star rail work and Cranbrook growth noted
James Kerrigan expands groceries and producers business while North Star branch steel work delays loom. A skating carnival opens tonight and crowds gather at the rink. J I Armstrong adds properties in Cranbrook as administrator, laborers strike over wages, and a trestle delay follows. The mapmaker predicts Cranbrook as a coming great city with strong prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star
Diamond Dyes Promised To Freshen Fabrics In Ad
An ad for Diamond Dyes touts fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims easy matching with a color card and includes a Direction Hook in each package. The Cranbrook Herald carries the promotion along with pricing aimed at counter sales.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will the A
Brunswick
Raworth Bros
Jewelers & Opficians
Che Cranbrook Herald
Will A
Bllrtson, JR
Mer
U.S
C. Pris
Imperial Bank OF Canada
Cranbrook Branch
B. E. Howard
Kimberley
Helm 'i
Ai ' i
Cranbrook Herald
James Kerrigan
Lealer
Barnes’ Ranch
Jd. I. Armstrong
Kootenays
Ghance
Sult
Inter-Church Movement
Methodist
National Campaign
Church OF Christ
Wesley
England
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!