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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
2
The writer denounces pessimists who claim hard times are certain and urges readers to shake off fear. Do not be discouraged by foreboding talk as the worst troubles may never come. Be hopeful, prudent, and face tomorrow with faith in the future and courage.
In a stern editorial the ship of state in British Columbia is rocked by barrels of beer. The piece suggests the premier may push a beer clause at the upcoming legislative session to regain control, noting past failures during prohibition and urging safety first as clubs facing potential prosecutions are described.
Parallel passages discuss the liquor board restricting clubs from selling beer, the weakening enforcement of prohibition, and moves toward a liberal beer clause. Veterans clubs seek a court ruling to clarify the issue, hoping for a compromise and a peaceful path forward in Ireland.
Devout supporters of the Empire hope a water-borne move toward a settlement in Ireland will not fail. A Sinn Fein stance, Sinn Fein patience, and proposed separate Ulster and South parliaments are weighed as a concession. Observers abroad await a peaceful solution.
Twenty years ago Conductor Tom Caven resumes work on the Crow. LeRol the St. Hugene ranks as top producer in British Columbia. A subscription paper circulates to raise money for Cranbrook band instruments. Telegraph line to Kimberley begun by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Fenwick Brothers reportedly discover an immense iron deposit near Sand Creek behind Jaffray, with reliable assays confirming high quality mineral. Archdeacon Pentreath of the Anglican church visits Cranbrook. Christ Church becomes self supporting and seeks more space. A city crusade for better Sunday observance begins, with a joint Presbyterian meeting last Sunday discussing the matter.
The piece condemns Premier Oliver for failing to fund new construction or road paving while rapidly approving a liquor warehouse project and a $600000 courthouse at Prince Rupert. It also notes lucrative posts on the Liquor Board at $7500 a year for allies, and mentions a Victoria waitress being moved to B C Farm and Home.
The column critiques government spending stringency, noting limited public works in July and August after a failed $3,000,000 provincial float. It recalls the Hindenburg statue episode in Berlin and discusses Canadian politics with reference to the Farmer candidate election in Medicine Hat and Ontario governance criticisms.
Canada recorded building permit valued at 189 million in 119, and 26 million in 1920, with estimates reaching 300 million for 1921, reflecting shifting construction activity and market expectations in the period.
A silver mounted compass with a sundial and engraved longitudes and latitudes was given by Mike Buckley to Mr. B E Cox on a voyage to Canada. The item, in a green shag case, carries inscriptions tracing ownership to Sir George Oxenden in 1778 and the Kneips, with roots to Rev. Buckley of Weston.
The proposed autumn session of the Provincial Legislature prompts talk of changing the financial year to end in October or November. A budget and measures on relief, unemployment, minister salaries, and liquor act amendments are expected, with debates likely lengthy. Premier Oliver is anticipated to announce plans soon as the session could run into early 1922. In Winnipeg, removing a land restriction near rail lines spurs a homestead boom, with nearly 200 new applications since May 1.
EB G Montgomery agent for Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited gives 60 days to apply for a Certificate of Improvements for the Rex Fr Creek and adjoining claims on Sullivan Hill Kimberley BC to obtain a Crow Grant. Action under section 37 must begin before issuance. Dated June 22 1921.
Timber shipments are light with only limited movement of lumber from the Sash & Door Co stock to Cranbrook for a new theatre. Kitchener shipped over 100,000 ties in two years, ending its tie contract with the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Cranbrook mill shut down last Thursday, though part of the crew works on a Meadow Creek storage dam.
A fragmented item offers three dubious cautions about cellar safety, language display, and speeding near a police officer on a road. The tone mirrors a public notice style, but the text is garbled and lacks clear factual context or sources.
Lord Burnham notes Canada’s forests as a core empire character with 146 million dollars annual timber output from 3 000 plants across provinces. Exports half the value. Timber stocks exceed 600 billion feet board measure plus pulpwood. Canada hosts 22 universities 48 colleges, nearly 30 000 elementary schools and about 1.5 million pupils.
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