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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
7
C Bayard Staples of Wycliffe BC, Civil Engineer, intends to apply for permission to purchase 80 acres described by a tract starting 174 chains north of Lot 10124 and running to the St Marys River, within the Cranbrook land district. Dated June 16 1910.
Notice by Mildred Galbraith of Fort Steele B C occupation Spinster intends to apply for permission to purchase lands described by a detailed boundary from Lot 7214 to Wolf preemption, containing 105 acres more or less. Dated July 22 1910. 22-91
Dominion Lands within the Railway Belt in British Columbia are open to settlement by sole heads of families or any male over 18, up to one quarter section of 160 acres. Entry must be in person at the local land office, with proxy entry allowed under specific family conditions. Plans require six months residence and cultivation annually for three years or equivalent arrangements. Six months’ written notice to Ottawa is required before patent. Coal rights may be leased for 21 years at $1 per acre, with a 5 cent per ton royalty on merchantable coal. cap of 2,570 acres per lessee. W. W. Cory, Deputy Minister of the Interior.
H M Goddard, head of the Retail Advertisers' Service in New York City, argues that retail advertising must be elevated to the level of national advertising. He urges retailers to treat ads as investments with yearly spending plans based on a percentage of gross sales, and to focus on truthful store news that reflects the store's motives and principles. This shift, he says, will multiply advertising value and make it the greatest force in business.
The Westminster consecration drew vast crowds as archbishop sprinkled holy water and bishops consecrated altars. In Truro a forgery case against Mrs Olive Willyams links to promissory notes by Brydges Willyams. London property slumps with luxury houses empty amid hotel living rise. Official notes praise Sir Arthur Nicolson’s foreign service career and June trade shows gains in imports and exports. </S>
A tribute to a mother recounts a life of care from childhood to old age. The piece praises her gentleness, guidance, sacrifice, and unwavering love, portraying her as a beacon of virtue now resting in peace.
A nostalgic portrait extols the Canadian mother-in-law as affectionate and devoted, praising her kindness and influence on family, while urging sons-in-law to model respect and integrity. The text blends social advice with loving tribute, noting the mother’s sunbeam warmth and quiet strength. A notice appears dated June 17 1910 about coal and petroleum prospecting licenses in South East Kootenay, B C, with land descriptions and agents listed.
Notice stating an intent to apply for a license to water in Southeast Kootenay near Victoria, B C. Describes a land block 4905 with a post corner near I. Hughes and John Livingston, listing boundary lines and distances. Located June 1, by John Livingston, Localator.
Adolph Lumber Company applies under the Water Act 1909 for ten cubic feet per second from Adolph Creek, with dam and irrigation works across Lot 319 to Lot 332. The plan covers a 1600 by 1875 foot dam site, reservoir heights from one to twelve feet, and pumping power to irrigate SW Lot 41 and part of Lot 319, returning surplus water to Adolph Creek.
The Workingmen's Employment and Real Estate Agency offers to supply skilled or unskilled help on short notice and guarantee positions. It also provides house and room finding services and sells fruit lands or other property for a small commission. Abbess W Parker, 312 Baker St, Nelson, B C.
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