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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
4
The Cranbrook Herald urges readers to subscribe at ten dollars a year or two dollars for a shorter term. It emphasizes independent policy and invites local and outside readers to support news coverage and advertise in the South East Kootenay region.
Minister Green, on the run to Victoria, told the Colonist the situation could not be better and praised honest and determined effort to serve the country. The remark will be well received by his admirers. Green is usually serious but likes a rare joke now and then.
A reflective piece examines Anglo-Saxon views of civilization and the Chinaman, noting condescending attitudes in the United States and Canada. It includes a visitor’s critique of how “foreign devils” are perceived, touching on dietary habits and cultural selfimage.
A sprawling fragment chronicles cultural quirks and social observations, then shifts to political discourse in Cranbrook. It praises Mr. McBride while critiquing Premier Me rrie and references broader provincial campaigns and local events. The piece juxtaposes festival imagery with election-era tension and regional optimism.
A fragmented column parades common sayings on patriotism grief work saving money and temper control. It riffs on gender bias misprints and social norms with humorous misspellings and moral quips about personal conduct and public speech.
A fragment urges brides to choose their gowns with care for a solemn life event. It cautions against presuming to advise, but offers a final admonition about prudent purchasing and modest, proper dress.
A reader recalls a misquoted saying attributed to a Jiehi woman that allegedly angered a preacher and led to disdain from children. The fragment hints at harm from harsh words and social tension without providing full names or context.
Assistant agent A Staples plans a two month visit to Letherton Ontario. G L McRae resigns as C POR agent and is replaced by D Miller of Fer nie. G Hillier recovery advances. to resume July first. R Dixon to travel east and back with a bride. Wilfrid Haynes builds a cottage on Cranbrook avenue and will wed in Quebec before returning to Cranbrook. District gains wage increases for maintenance of way staff and other officials amid general prosperity.
In Charlottetown Poo 1 Twenty polls 22 voted against the Scott Act with 78 in favor signaling repeal. The province edges toward a prohibition law as the act is repealed by a large majority. meanwhile a domestic scene describes a frightened wife and a man adjusting a valve to fix a non functioning device at night.
A Vancouver World reminiscence recalls a Friday evening incident near Evans Wharf where a steer jumped overboard during cargo loading for Skagway. A cowboy rode his horse into the water, guiding the horse to catch the steer with a lariat and tow it back to the steamer shaft.
Anmar ried man Frank Jane O Taylor, a livery operator from Lethbridge, was arrested at a Blairmore bawdy house run by Pearl Brown for frequenting the place after police warned him. He was tried by Justices Beach and Disney and sent to four months hard labor at MacLeod jail. Pearl Brown, near Blairmore, was fined 20 dollars and costs for keeping a house of ill fame. Monty Lewis, an inmate, was fined 5 dollars and costs.
Billions, a trust magnate, comes back to the Hittle village to a mixed reception from local figures. The Oll Squire jokes about wealth and prophecy while challenging his view on saving money.
Ottawa reports revocation of order prohibiting use of Canadian mails for the Appeal to Reason published at Girard Kansas. Debbs' paper now admitted after June 16.
A personal notice from James Frazer of Windermere prints that Francis De Winton Van, last heard from Cranbrook BC, is entitled to a relative’s will benefit. He must contact Page and Gidliford Solicitors in Southampton within three months or forfeit the benefit.
Constables Dow Doran and Edna escorted two men adjudged insane last week. Doran, the more violent, was shot in the leg before capture at Kingsgate and moved on a stretcher. Edwards, milder, was taken to Kimberley after attempting to induce Harry Drew to accept the mountains and valleys as a present. Geo Hoggarth joined the party to ensure correct detention. Ward departed for Morning with I
A Kansas graduate voices a humorous take on education and marriage. She jokes she will use her learning to fix lovers grammar and calculate soap quantities, then states her aim to marry a strong farmer who can run an 80 acre ranch and avoid tyrannical in laws.
A Thetford Victoria man Solon Ro Berry, longtime deputy sheriff, tried to rig a tax collector vote by supplying ballots and enlisting Porter to distribute them. After ballots were cast Berry received only three votes, revealing the scheme as Porter pointed out that both had voted for Berry and a mysterious third vote appeared.
Workmen digging for the Fink Mercantile Company's new store on Baker street uncovered a curio a track containing realistic drawings of ferns. The lifelike tracings looked so real that observers doubted they were not hand drawn.
Tenders will be received by the Wader signed up to noon of Wednesday the 20th or June for two Reel Sheds. Plans and specifications may be seen at the City Clerk's office, C H Prest City Clerk.
Sixty days after date an application will be made to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to purchase land described as starting at the southeast corner of lot 6345 Saml Creek then west 80 chains south 14 chains to lot 213 then east 80 chains to start. Dated May 31st 1908. John Hanbury Elko BC.
Notice to apply for a Special License to cut and transport timber from lands in South Past Kootenay District British Columbia. Description outlines parcel starting at Dan Healy limits, limits measured in chains with a 160 410 160 chain boundary, totaling about 100 jer es more or less. Dated May 26 ADD V 0t J Jorgensen.
Notice that Geo A Leitch locator will apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works at Victoria for a special license to cut and carry timber from lands in East Kootenay. The land description covers the SW corner of lot 4684 and surrounding measured boundaries totaling 320 acres more or less. Dated June 2, 1906, 1-6.
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