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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
2
In Cranbrook the revival of community spirit is evident as merchants organize Dominion Day activities for July 1 and push to revive a fall fair. These efforts, not for personal gain, aim to unite residents, foster happiness for children, and show foresight in collaborative district initiatives.
A railroad worker praises the YMCA for shifting from rough sleeping to better lodging and daily comforts. He notes local branches aid train service men with accommodations and the growing membership reflects strong appreciation after eighteen years of association.
The Y M C A railroad department celebrates its fiftieth anniversary with praise from railroad men. The booklet highlights its quiet, widespread efforts beyond railway workers, contributing to city life and the broader movement across the continent. Oil claims along the Mackenzie River extend from Fort Norman toward Good Hope, spanning about 150 miles.
A brief ad notes offer of a free copy titled Royal Yeast Cakes for Better Health with a lead name and address provided for readers to obtain the sample. The promotion encourages daily consumption guidance and shows the era's consumer health framing.
A clerks' union forms in Cranbrook aiming to close stores at 6 pm. The war in South Africa ended with last weekend's peace celebrations. A memorial train farewell for D C Coleman to North Bay. Fernie mine explosion blamed on coal dust with about 120 bodies recovered. W I Wilson opens a jewelry store on Armstrong Avenue and praises Cranbrook as progressive.
A collection of excerpts contrasts publicity in business with resistance to new ideas, cites wartime upheaval altering costs and transport, and notes Soviet Russia edging toward recognizing private property while Allies must stay firm after Genoa to rebuild industry.
Special to the Herald from Invermere B C June 7 reports the formal opening of the golf course for the season with a tea hosted by Mrs P B Coy wife of Dr Coy president. Guests include Dr and Mrs Saul Bonnell Miss Constance Bonnell Master Gordon Bonnell and Miss Jean Corsan with travel by automobile. Notable visitors Sir William Beach Thomas Byron Harmon and Conrad Kain joined for a weekend and planned explorations into the Selkirk region. Miss Elizabeth Montizambert of London stayed at Randolph Bruce’s home before heading to Nelson and the Okanagan coast.
Two local youths appeared before the court Saturday evening charged with Denny disorderly on the street. In the early hours of Tuesday May 200, both were found guilty and given suspended sentences.
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