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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
2
The committee signs another contract for 1922 Chautauqua, arguing the educational value outweighs the initial shortfall. They defend the program against mercenary charges and note ticket prices may rise to cover deficits while stressing the annual event deserves a place alongside minstrelsy as a social attraction.
On returning to Victoria Premier Oliver faces pressure to issue a clear statement on his position regarding the al legation issue. Supporters await a decisive address as political debate intensifies over the premier's stance and future actions.
The Vancouver Sun scrutinizes a warehouse purchase by the government amid questions of pricing and secrecy. The Premier counters by citing newsprint assurances, while critics demand open tendering and accountability, noting a reapportion of rent savings under a lasting government control act.
The 1921 Calgary Exhibition June 30 to July 8 will feature a massed Festival Choir of 200 voices with a 30 member orchestra performing nightly. Fireworks and a Dover naval battle reproduction follow the main program each evening. Livestock and industrial displays are set to impress, with strong overall prospects for a record Calgary fair. Winnipeg farmers vote to pay Manitoba farm laborers $50 with board during seeding, a 26 to 60 percent drop from last year, amid a shortage of workers.
A drummer scans the room and finds the seat beside a pretty girl empty. He asks if the seat is taken and learns she is engaged, but she clarifies she is not available, keeping the exchange terse and awkward.
Twenty years ago this date 1900 L B VanDecar and Frank VanDecar dissolve partnership. Corpus Christi feast held at the Mission last Sunday. Fort Steele trade improves with a Kootenay Central smile. McNab Lumber sawmill runs well cutting over 20000 feet daily. Frank Lascelles deemed insane after shooting a Chinaman and moved to New Westminster. M J McDonald killed by an incoming freight at Robinson McKenzie's mill. Dominion Day to be celebrated in town style. Senator Turner of Spokane calls Sullivan Mine ore body the greatest on the American continent in Kimberley with Mr Hull of Toledo Ohio.
The Toronto Globe argues against Canadian provincial division and warns Ottawa against encouraging separatism. It notes nine provincial legislatures plus federal Parliament strain governance, and says Western provinces already house palatial government quarters while Ontario and Quebec bear the load.
A provincial survey shows Orientals own and lease vast land holdings. Of 14,050 acres owned outright 492 Japanese and 11 Chinese hold 14,050 acres, while leased land totals 11,087 acres controlled by 103 Japanese and 369 Chinese. Chinese dominate truck farming, Japanese small fruit production, alarming some readers.
The judge argues nations that worship wealth will fall, insisting true reform requires Christ’s teachings and personal virtue. He laments profiteering and calls for religion to reestablish civilization’s center, urging unity among English-speaking peoples to defend peace. The Tennessee Duo opened with a weak musical program prior to the talk.
Immigration authorities report 2749 immigrants from the United States to Western provinces in the first quarter of 2021. Value of effects brought amounts to 866966 dollars while money brought totals 1010053 dollars. January and February distribution shows Alberta 461 Saskatchewan 287 Manitoba 112 Eastern British Columbia 64 Western Ontario 43.
Vancouver reports the Hudson's Bay Company has launched a new boat for Peace River service. The 60 foot vessel features an 11 foot 4 inch beam, hull depth four feet, and an exceptionally light nine inch draught with a maximum twenty inch draft when fully loaded. It can reach speeds up to nineteen miles per hour.
The Canadian Pacific ships carry 1,187 as January to February arrivals and 2,045 new Canada colonists in March. The Minnedosa brought 65 farmers with families and $175,000, with destinations including Lloydminster, Regina, and Toronto, showing strong western settlement despite cash and fare requirements.
Dominion Agriculture report for year ending March 1 1920 cites field crops valued at 1 812 915 500 and dairy products at 247 531 352. Livestock counts include 3 667 369 horses, 3 648 437 milch cows, 6 536 674 other cattle, 3 421 958 sheep, 3 040 070 swine. Digest notes large dairy growth, wartime hay oats flour imports, and 2 800 000 head under Markets division supervision valued over 200 million. Ralf Jonson of Nelson and N Bentley of Invermere noted in Cranbrook.
A Literary Digest article distinguishes a whatter who answers with what while delaying, and a whatter who speaks out of deafness or dislike. It notes wasted business time and suggests teachers could curb this by asking different questions to expose the habit.
The notice lists train numbers and routes including Fernie Lethbridge Medicine Hat Calgary with arrival and departure times. It notes No 823 leaving 8 am and No 884 arriving 3 10 pm, Cranbrook Windermere Golden Beriice and weekly services 821 822 with specific times. J B Proctor Calgary district passenger agent is the contact.
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