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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
2
Sealed tenders for Licence X 1710 to cut Cedar Posts Mining props and cordwood on Meadow Creek Kootenay District must be received by noon August 30 1919. Three years allowed for removal. Further details from Chief Forester Victoria or District Forester Cranieon B C.
The Cranbrook Herald dated July 17 1919 urges advertisers to file changes by Wednesday noon and reminds readers to settle arrears. It notes subscription reminders and the difficulty of keeping the two dollar yearly rate without a raise while referencing Allied leaders Joffre and Foch in war era narration.
A debate on moral decay and disease control cites Lethbridge raids on disorderly houses. Magistrate frees accused as insufficient evidence while police threaten 30 day notices for operators. The piece argues regulating vice over punitive measures, urging humane limits and societal restraint.
Paris marked Peace Day on July 14 with a parade honoring wounded veterans. Soldiers with injuries led the procession as crowds packed streets and balconies to witness the nonmilitary but triumphant display.
The article describes Britain replacing many small electricity stations with fewer large ones to boost efficiency and service quality. It contrasts Canada’s reliance on hydro power, notes regional gaps in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta, and cites Estavan as a model where a central plant could feed 160 miles of transmission with low-cost lines at about 2500 dollars per mile.
The article notes construction would average 2 percent of cost per kWh. Central plant production would run 24 to 64 cents per kWh, delivering electricity to small centres for 5 to 6.44 cents per kWh. Small plants raise current costs to 18 to 19 cents per kWh. Additional districts could gain from similar treatment though results may slow.
Western Canada Irrigation Association plans a August 4 to 6 convention in Medicine Hat Alberta with delegates from Alberta Saskatchewan and British Columbia and a U S Agriculture official line up. A model farm visit to Ronalane will showcase irrigation farming with field demonstrations and talks on profits crops and stock. Express shipments at Erickson bring about 100 crates daily of raspberries to meet attendees.
The Wild Horse Creek Placer Gold Mining Company Limited applies for a water license to take 46 feet per second from Perry Creek for hydraulic mining on Perry Creek placer leases 166 157 168 and 159. Notice posted May 14 1919 with copies at Cranbrook Water Recorder and Victoria Parliament Buildings. Objections due within fifty days after first appearance June 19 1919. Gurd & Spreull, Agent.
The plant promises to rebuild and retread worn tires in ribbed or plain styles, extending wall life by 3000 to 6000 tiles at costs of 10 dollars for plain and 12 dollars for ribbed retreading. For larger sizes, request price lists. Orders go via H R Hinton in Cranbrook or direct to W M Bush in Pincher Creek, with express charges paid one way.
Dukedom Tennessee adv promotes Vinol as a remedy for run down nervous and anaemic individuals. Mrs H Hwin recites personal improvement after use stating better health and strength for herself and others including delicate children.
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