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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
2
Cranbrook readers see by law fail to pass. lack of understanding cited as reason for rejection of East Kootenay fall fair, park site near city hall, and soldiers' memorial project. Proposals may re submit at January elections with clearer explanation of ownership and roles. Local sentiment favors park on block south of city hall.
A clipped OCR fragment states that any action is precluded in the immediate future, signaling constrained possibility and a cautious outlook without specifying parties or dates. The text preserves a sense of stalled momentum and anticipates further clarification.
The article honors Canadian soldiers who died at Vimy Ridge and details the unveiling of a stone of remembrance and a cross of sacrifice at a cemetery between St. Omer and Douai. Arthur Meighen unveiled the memorials as nations honor the fallen, urging home memorials to keep the memory alive for those unable to visit Europe.
Ore shipments listed by mine location with tonnages show Varies by site including Hell-Beaverdell Teaverdell Knobhill Republic Nettle Gerrard Krao Ainsworth Providence Greenwood Surprise San Poil and AT Company totals for the period ending June 30 at Trail Smelter.
A Vancouver World note reports that Chinese migration is limited to merchants and students. Merchants seek production methods in city kitchen-gardens while students tackle sanitation issues in East Vancouver laundries, reflecting urban social concerns and policy debates.
The July issue of Rod and Gun in Canada presents fishing tales including Piscatorial Doubters by M. Parkinson and Pisci culture by Leo Baker. It covers hatchery culture, Ontario and British Columbia hunting trips, Guns and Ammunition by C. S. Landis, and contributions from Bonnycastle Dale Williams and Robert Page Lincoln. Published monthly by W. J. Taylor Limited in Woodstock Ontario.
The Fernie beer issue escalates as the Liquor Board refuses to purchase further beer from the Fernie Mort Steele Brewing Co unless a fixed price is accepted, with federal tax included in some proposals. Local merchants warn of potential shutdown as shipments from Vancouver are used to stock Fernie stores. The Bernie Board of Trade discussed the situation at a Tuesday meeting, noting the board’s stance amid broader changes under government liquor control.
Twenty years ago Herald notes J Brault completed a fine verandah at his hotel. A school trustees election results Jamies McBride’s victory replacing W T Reid. Peernie Free Press founder G G Henderson sells to A K Cameron of Olwa amldR. Mining output and business updates from Fort Steele and Windermere region.
Chief Lawson of Fernie police staff resigns to accept a position with Alberta prov force at COEION and plans to leave about July 1. He is praised for good service and city will lose a capable officer. police commission urged to seek reconsideration. Lester Clapp, B Willis and Alex Harry fished Moyle Lake this week.
An ad claims Freezone easily relieves corns with a drop on the affected area. It promises instant pain relief and painless removal, noting a small bottle costs a few cents and works on hard and soft corns and between toes without irritation.
Beattie-Noble reports Fernie faces government liquor policy that price supports imported beer over local production. Local Board of Trade urges Victoria to require the Liquor Control Board to buy Fernie beer locally. Coast bottling raises prices, cutting local profits and risking 25 jobs and a $3000 monthly payroll.
E G Montgomery agent for the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited gives sixty days from June 22 1921 to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Rexor Creek Daughter Sol yman Thor Hiram Major Horeb Sojourner Joshua Hagia Sarnia Ruby Fraction Sirius Mount Moriah claims in Fort Steele Mining Division Kootenay District located on Sullivan Hill Kimberley BC. Action under section 37 must be commenced before the certificate is issued.
No 68 daily service to Fernie Lethbridge Medicine Hat and Calgary arrives 4 10 p m and leaves 4 20 p m for details contact J E Proctor district passenger agent Calgary.
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