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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1924
Page
4
Twenty years ago the Imperial Hotel began business on a Monday. J. D. McBride left Saturday for wholesale centers in the east and plans to attend the St. Louis Exposition. The Orangemen of the district will celebrate the 12th of July in proper style in the city. W. G. Morton returned this week.
The Vernon News summary notes the defeat of both the Premier and Opposition leader in a provincial or bye election. It highlights lack of confidence in the Oliver government, Bowser's surprise loss, and signals a potential strong Conservative comeback for British Columbia with reorganized party structures.
A settlement out of court was reached in the injunction case between the L W W and the five feet limber companies. The article notes the dispute reflects broader tensions with I W W activity and ongoing industrial conflict in the district, with little sympathy from middle-class society for I W W as unions resist their methods.
A faction of the Progressive party in the dominion house secedes to sit and vote alone. They oppose the party canon and economy stance, proposing to take only part of their $4,000 indemnity and return $1,500 to the treasury. Included is Miss guess Melhail, the lone woman member.
The piece laments shifting public opinion from idol to embodiment of fickleness as reader Mary Ellen contends with an absentee vote affecting a legislative bid. It critiques how popular favor can waver, leaving an uninvited guest to seek a place in politics amid mockery.
Ottawa Journal reports Mr James Murdock faced a Parliamentary committee over using cabinet information to avoid loss after the Home Bank failure. The piece urges understanding of cabinet responsibility, noting no real difference between using info for gain or to avert loss. The committee inquiry is deemed proper.
An old fashioned voter warns against politicians chasing office for pay and power. He urges selecting the candidate who earns the job and criticizes well funded would be office seekers. He vows to scratch the least deserving candidate on election day.
A Nipigon family tours the Canadian Pacific Bungalow Camp and learns about local Indian lore, with observers recalling past times and sharing memories of fishing and regional life.
The North Star Mining Company announces plans to liquidate its assets. An engineer's report gives no new ore body findings. A dividend per share will be declared, and wind up arrangements will proceed.
A list of daily Bible verses arranged by dates in July with associated book citations and short phrases. Includes 1 John 2:15 1 Peter 3, John 1:1 3 Romans 14:22 Isaiah 25:8 and Isaiah 58:7 as guiding themes for each day.
The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited, Free Miner's Certificate No. 75894-C, located on Sullivan Hill near Kimberley in the Fort Steele Mining Division, Koote Nay district, plans to apply for a Certificate of Improvements sixty days hence to obtain a Crown Grant for the mineral claim. Action under Section 85 must be begun before the certificate issues. Dated June 28, 1924.
An independent authority estimates annual BC forest products industry expenses at 100 million dollars, driving labor, freight, royalties, and other costs across 8,600 firms. The payroll supports about 40,000 workers and sustains local stores through wage spending on housing, food, clothing, and services.
The Timber Industries Council of British Columbia releases an article series highlighting industry trends in forestry. It discusses production, export activity, mill capacity, and regional development through a series of focused reports.
The Canadian Pacific steamer Empress of Britain will arrive at Quebec on her first voyage from Liverpool as Mont royal, the fastest vessel sailing from Liverpool to Quebec in six and a half days. Canada’s 1925 British Columbia payroll reaches 150 million dollars, with 6,524 employing firms at year end.
The district forester Mr Norman Moore announces district school essay results on forest fires prevention The first prize is a silver medal second prize bronze third a certificate Local winners include Doris Haynes Cranbrook Evelyn Keys Golden Minnie Young Golden John Carlson Fernie Grace McGuire Grassmere Audrey Mills Creston
Intermediate 1st Irene Todhunter 18 Fernie 2nd Virginia Cummings 12 Per nie 8th Donald Cameron 12 Skook umebuck Special mention Mary Polak 11 Fernie.
Calgary reports that drilling will occur at the Wainwright Field this summer in addition to activity in the Lethbridge Coutts oilfield. A Dutch agricultural college lecturer has become a farm laborer in Alberta to study conditions with plans to buy a farm here. Sheep shearing has begun on smaller flocks with a strong lamb crop and firm wool prices. bigger ranches expect general operations by early July.
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