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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald listed as weekly publication issued by Cranbrook Limited. WW Kay serves as editor and manager from Cranbrook office.
The article lauds Thomas Uphill as a worthy Conservative choice after W J Ross leaves Bernie. Uphill, born in Somerset England, is praised for balance between labour and Conservative principles and his past wins in Fernie. It expresses strong belief in his parliamentary success and public integrity.
The article notes hope and confidence at winter livestock meetings across Canada. It urges farmers to breed better true to type, focus on pure-bred stock, and ensure health and lack of hereditary disease. It predicts rising demand for all cattle especially beef and dairy stocks as wartime strains ease and cheese output grows.
The article argues that postwar prosperity hinges on livestock breeding. It urges selecting the best stock, prioritizing health and sanitation, retaining productive cows, giving heifers chances, and choosing cost-effective services, warning that Canada’s export reputation rides on early postwar shipments.
The Vancouver World notes considerable disappointment among Prohibition Party members at the Prohibition Act as reported by The Sun. It questions the Alberta style limit on private liquor, doubts workable measures, and accuses The Sun of flaunting neutrality while promoting liquor-keeper compensation.
The editor urges enforcement of a district list of slackers and conscription as a remedy to low enlistment. He argues men of military age owe duty, proposes assigning unresponsive individuals to farm work for board and lodging, with wages to patriots funds, to spur public spirit and support the Empire.
London Free Press argues a strong plea for young Canadians to back up the boys at the front. It emphasizes timely duty, noting the earlier enlistment of Canada’s soldiers and warning that hesitation could have cost the defense of Ypres.
At the Monday night session of Key City Lodge 1.0.0. faithful service of W. M. Harris now Lieut. Harris as recording secretary was recognized. Mr. H. White on behalf of the lodge presented a past grand's jewel and wrist watch to Lieut. Harris for over eight years in the post with appreciation. Harris gave a brief, heartfelt reply.
A broad coalition of Portland residents launches an initiative petition to place a state wide vote on beer sales at the November election. Support grows across the state as opposition to strict prohibition gathers momentum.
Golden officials report a shortage of four citizens needed to operate the town cow pound. The town council urges residents to volunteer for the position and help manage animal control duties.
Thoughtful leaders urge fifty more men to join the Western University Battalion of the 196th Overseas Battalion in Vancouver. Citizens are told to enlist immediately, stressing duty to country and front line service, with transportation arranged upon medical fitness.
Notices regarding the Comet Mineral Claim near Kimberley, El gin Jones interests, and multiple Land Registry actions. Includes intention to apply for Certificates of Improvements, lis pendens caveats, and registrations of fee simple ownership affecting Lots 2, 8, and 1 in various blocks and group 1 in the Kootenay District dated May and June 1916.
Notice states Cranbrook Jobbers Limited has taken possession of all stock in trade fixtures assets and book debts of Sun Grocer Cranbrook under a March 1915 chattel mortgage and a January 1916 debt assignment. Creditors and debtors are directed to make payments to Cranbrook.
In Basie constituency R. J. Long of Creston is the Conservative standard bearer with Creston Review backing him. In Fernie Uphill is the Conservative choice as Hon. Mr. Ross seeks another seat, expected to win easily. In Nelson the incumbent Mr. MacLean withdraws and Dr. Rose is nominated and likely to be accepted.
An ad for D. D. D. skin remedy promises relief from eczema and blotchy skin. It urges readers to visit Cranbrook Drug & Book Co to buy a bottle with a money back guarantee and mentions D. D. D. Soup as a skin health product.
Winnipeg reports the Macdonald Prohibition Act cutting public revenues by over 250000 annually. Enforcements costs may equal liquor law costs, creating a funding gap. Proposals include heavy license fees for temperance hotels in exchange for pool room and tobacco monopolies, with opposition from existing venues.
Washington reports year ending June 20 Internal revenue receipts exceed half a billion dollars with whisky beer and tobacco taxes over 60 percent. Prohibition laws appear to boost distilled spirits while beer intake declines as individuals seek outside sources for liquor despite new restrictions.
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