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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
2
Local Cranbrook item notes a Vernon event titled Tommies at Vernon with unspecified details. Advertising rates for the Cranbrook paper are listed, including display ads at 26 cents per column inch and reading notices at 16 cents per line.
The piece condemns dynamite anglers at Moyie and Yahk for killing fish, urges reporting violators, and contrasts such acts with wartime duty. It criticizes Premier McBride’s coalition talk, warns Liberals against cabinet acceptance, and praises a Cranbrook Agricultural Association fair. A soldier’s diary reflects drill, boredom, and reflections on war, duty, and history.
Lieutenant Governor Barnard notes BC branches of the Canadian Patriotic Fund were formed after the war began to aid dependents of volunteers. By May 31 the provincial branch total reached 317,175.38, with May disbursements of 24,782.82 and expected monthly needs rising to 40,000 by December. Local relief funds in New Westminster and Kamloops operate separately.
The report highlights duties undertaken free of charge by Vancouver and Victoria volunteers for the War Relief Fund before joining the Canadian Patriotic Fund. It details office costs borne by volunteers, provincial branch expenses under Deputy Minister W J Goepel, and headquarters administration coverage by Sir Herbert Ames.
The case re noon July six before Justice Morrison and jury judged damages from logs and dynamite affecting Bull River Power Co. dam and flume. Settlement reached after four days trial with Canadian Pacific Railway paying 18500 plus costs to cover rentals and damages.
Ira R Manning Ltd and Mr and Mrs Peter Dallas with son Donald return from Kingsgate and other resorts. The note urges placing orders now to stock up before the strawberry season closes this week.
Miss Helen Harrison secretary treasurer of The Cranbrook Centre St John Ambulance Association acknowledges donations to the Red Cross Work Fund. Amount previously acknowledged 09.20 dollars. Miss Nina McGonigal contributes 1.00 dollar.
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