Labor Day Prizes Planned for Cranbrook Events
Cranbrook plans a Labor Day celebration with about 1200 in prizes. Hose reel races hub and hub, lumber contests, horse and Indian pony races, squaw races, caledonian sports, and a big tug of war are on the program. Special trains from Ryan Spokane Junction Kimberley and Fernie will bring visitors to the capital of the banana belt.
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Moyie
Fernie
Marysville
Cranbrook
East Kootenay
Daughters of the Forest
Ryan
Spokane Junction
Kimberley
Ile
Banana Belt
CPR Land Policy Explained by Canadian Pacific Official
J S Deus outlined the CPR land and timber strategy in Cranbrook and Nelson. He defended railway settlement links, detailing land classes, prices, and terms, and described timber royalties and rebates to deter speculation while aiding forest fire protection efforts.
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J. S. Deus
CPR
Cranbrook Board of Trade
British Columbia
Associated Board of Trade
Granbrook
Nelson
Board of Trade
P. OR
Denils
BP. i
PP. i
Ant
Bird
Dennis
B. C. Southern
Columbia and Western
GC. P. R
Pais
C, PR
Crows Nest Pass
Land Department
Drowned man in Moyie lake during local outing
Moyie July 24 J Hi Baxter a clerk in Dr S K Harvie dray store drowned while bathing in Moyie lake. A party of townspeople swam near the west shore. Baxter disappeared after supper George Clothier and Roy Clothier dived and recovered the body seven feet of water. He was 24 and from Drumbo Out. Remains were sent to Drumbo.
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Moyie
J. Hi Baxter
S. K. Harvie
Moyie Lake
Baxter
George
Roy Clothier
Beattie
Drumbo
Remarkable Crop Prospects Across Prairie Country
J. W. Robinson returns from a long prairie trip and reports exceptional crop prospects from Winnipeg to the mountains. He notes heavy immigration and crowded trains, active lumber trade in large towns, improving conditions in smaller towns, and optimism that harvests will guide further growth. He mentions meeting GH Miner, Steve Clancey, Tom Gill, Ernie Brown’s remnant, Mrs. Brown’s resilience, Will Carlin of Fort Steele, and praise for Winnipeg’s rapid growth.
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J. W. Robinson
Prairie
Winnipeg
Ite
Mr. Robinson
Steve Clancey
Mighty bald eagle captured at Falls View hotel
Word spreads of a nine foot nine inch great eagle seized at Marysville by Al Prat t after a fierce struggle. The bird carried a calf in its talons and was shot in flight, crippling a wing. Local men subdued it with a lariat and tied its legs and wings. a railroad iron cage is planned for confinement, though handling remains perilous.
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Falls View
Marysville
al. Pratt
Senator Bostock Homeless After House Fire
Senator Bostock's residence at Ducks near Kamloops was burned to the ground Friday afternoon destroying most contents. The senator was home and helped direct efforts to fight the blaze. The fire's origin is unknown.
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Senator Bostock
Ducks
Kamloops
J D Farrell Resigns From Great Northern Roles
J D Farrell, president of the Great Northern Steamship Co and assistant to the president of the Great Northern Railway, resigns to devote time to private affairs. Cranbrook residents recall his rise from prairie freight conductor to prominent figure in transportation and finance.
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Seattle
J. D. Farrell
Great Northern Steamship Company
Great Northern Railway
Cranbrook
Mr. Farrell
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Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Toronto
ROE
Walker
Alex. Laird
Yukon
Bank OF Comms
Cranbrook Branch
United States
London
Eng
F.C
Imperial Bank
Canada
Ont
T.R. Merritt
D.R. Wilkie
Europe
J. F. M. Pinkham
Wilga
S. G. Hoadley
Beale & Elwell
F. Tate & Son
Cran
Lumbermen
pekcasqeGpsary
Emsteess
Hanson Avenue
East P.M
Sooolst
Mast Kootenay
S. Dennis
Deatil
Bostock
J.D. Farrell
West
Ontario
Lorimer’s
Provident Savings Life Assurance Company
Arnold & Roberts
Aator
Therion
Herald
Halle
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