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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
2
The Floating Buncombe Telegram lists editor and business manager credits and shows subscription rates at 2.00 for annual, 1.00 for six months, and 60 for three months. It also lists display advertising at 26 cents per inch and classified notices at 10 cents per line, with a somber aside about joy ending like a hangman’s hope.
A collection of opinion items and anecdotes from Cranbrook highlighting finance politics, Manitoba Conservatives, a possible lumber revival, a proposed toy and furniture manufacturing idea, warnings about liquor and Indigenous issues, and a shift in Cranbrook society. The notes include war commemoration on August 4, local weathered humor, and observations on local life and manners.
An analysis argues advertising via printer's ink is legitimate and effective, while premium schemes like trading stamps and coupons risk short term appeal and future damage. It cites major retailers relying on newspaper advertising and job printing to build steady business, warning against excessive premium use.
A Friday night sendoff honored Mrs Myrams who is leaving Cranbrook for Vernon with her husband, a former physical instructor at the club. About thirty friends attended a program, gifts of silverware were presented, and the event ended with dancing and refreshments as members bid her farewell.
Ottawa reports heavy interest in a Manitoba Conservative platform described as a pink tonic for pale politicians. The piece skewers past eras, praises Sir James Atkins, pledges reform like an Auditor General, woman suffrage, and anti patronage measures while lampooning Montague and Roblin era corruption.
The Medal Competition continues with fair handicaps and rapid scorecard submissions. Due to damp weather, play will resume Saturday with all cards due to the secretary. A tournament is set for September 4th 5th and 6th at Invermere. Cranbrook Club aims to lift the Lady Elizabeth and P. R. cups with teams from Banff and Calgary anticipated.
Christ Church lists morning Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Matins and Communion follow, with Evensong at 7 30 p.m. The preacher is Rev W H Bridge in this church notice.
Help wanted notice seeks a general servant. Apply at Herald office. Wages and duties not specified. Location cited is Mrs A F Stevenson’s household. applicant directed to inquire in person at the Herald office.
J D McBride of Toronto displays a WWI era razor collection in his window. He urges locals to mail discarded razors to Thomas B Lee at 380 Front St East to aid troops, with postage rates of 10 razors for 16c, 17 for 22c, or 25 for 28c. Letters from Sheffield and War Office praise the effort and urge continued support.
Pleasant weather attended a picnic for St Eugene hospital nurses organized by Father Anthony. Sixteen nurses and guests traveled by car to St Marys lake grounds for fishing boating and a supper after landing nineteen trout. The group toured scenic spots and returned to the city at 1130 PM amid warm notes of enjoyment.
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