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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald declares independence from party control. It denounces corrupt candidates and wire-pulling, urges clean, trustworthy Liberals and labor-friendly policies, and pledges to judge nominees on merit, defending readers against manipulation ahead of federal and provincial contests.
Citizens of East Kootenay take pride as Cranbrook departs Friday for Vernon with a large contingent. The group exceeds previous numbers, reflecting strong local support from Cranbrook and surrounding districts. Officers praise the soldiers’ physique and readiness, while supporters in Cranbrook and Kootenay express hope for their success on European battlefields and a future homecoming after the war.
Love is seen as a force that crosses social boundaries and can put personal desires against family and business expectations. The author urges embracing risks for romantic choices and warns against calculating love as a mere equation.
The speaker describes widespread devastation from the war with millions affected including damaged lands and industries. He calls Cranbrook residents to persevere, keep fighting, and support the defense, urging encouragement for the men in battle.
Farmers in western towns increasingly favor local stores over mail order catalogs. They recognize that directing cash and credit purchases to country merchants sustains town value and farm property. Merchants must respond with superior service and competitive prices to keep farmers loyal.
The text argues that Liberals should nominate men and emphasizes the duty of party candidates. It stresses trust and masculine eligibility for federal office, reflecting a historical gender bias in political discourse. The fragment hints at ongoing liberal deliberations over candidate selection.
Attorney General Bowser warned Moses Cotsworth that he will respond at a convenient season to allegations about his character. The note signals a serious political crisis in British Columbia. Cotsworth, an English accountant and statistician, helped draft legislation for Canada and BC and has long resided in the province since arrival in 1908. He led a 1909 commission to regrade the civil service, later clashing with the government. The Ministerial Association accuses vast tracts of land of being stolen from the people and crown, with records showing no steps to recover lands or punish the despoilers. The attorney general contends that the government must give the speculator a chance.
The Toronto Globe argues Bill No. 16 lets the Lieutenant-Governor in Council delay payments to the crown for western land looting by speculators. It contends Bowser faces charges of provincial looting, with McBride's era ending and the government failing to curb exploitations in agriculture and lumber.
A Cranbrook woman submits a prayer to publish in print. The verse asks for divine presence in life and death, seeking peace for loved ones and courage for those marching on to service. It emphasizes faith in God and the union with Christ in life and death.
D A Macdonald of the Wentworth hotel received a letter from Harold Mlewelling who left Cranbrook with the first conting ent. He writes from Somewhere In France with the 11th platoon C Co 4th battalion 1st Brigade describing shrapnel, helmet loot, and aerial dogfights. He mentions Cranbrook connections and says soldiers are healthy enjoying rest and leisure activities such as football baseball and sun baths. continued correspondence hoped for.
A reflective piece argues fortunes of war and success hinge on character, upbringing, and effort. It contends selfishness worsens outcomes, true wealth is earned, and contentment means using less than one can achieve. The essay muses on Westward drift, doctor shopping, and the balance between work value and pay.
A mixed strip of humor and gossip notes from Cranbrook and Grand Forks Sun style items. It lampoons appearances and manners with quips about marriage traveling men and a front line joke about an alien enemy. A stranger commuter and a casual line about a blonde hair incident appear in this collected column.
The Koo tenay Orchards Sunday School thanks the Cranbrook Herald readers and volunteers who organized a June 3 outing to Perry Creek. Cars driven by Mrs J I Smith Mr J D McBride Mr J A HU Mr W H Wilson Mr Fisher Mr Lester Clapp and Mr Robert Wak in provided transport. Mrs Burge of Perry Creek hotel welcomed the group. After a 10 am start from Kootemiy Orchards Schoolhouse the party enjoyed a hearty meal, then games and exploration before returning at 4 pm, praising the kindness shown and singing.
Holiness service at 11 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday School at 8 p.m. Public meetings held every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Conducted by W. Kerr, C. O.
Pastor W K Thomson leads morning worship at 11 am with the message The Compassion of Jesus for the Sinful. Bible class and evening service follow in the evening at 7 30 with Thoughts Arising From the War The Mourners and a verse from Matthew.
A city street scene ends with a streetwise speaker recalling a child’s line about living up to a mother’s view. The poem reflects on humility and integrity, urging readers to embrace the modest ideal their mother admires. Noodles Fagan delivers the piece with folksy cadence and moral undertone.
The practical examinations by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music were held May 28 at the studio of C F Nidd Norbury Avenue. Successful candidates in Primary division were Dorothea McKowan Ormia McNabb and John Noble. This marked Cranbrook’s debut in presenting pupils for these exams.
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