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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
4
The Herald urges readers in South East Kootenay to subscribe at ten dollars yearly, with two dollars cost for non readers. It promises independent policy, first class plant, and fair trade terms. Advertising is one dollar per inch monthly, with 15 cents per line for non advertisers and 10 cents for regular advertisers.
The document records the year total circulation of 71 079 with an average monthly 5923 3 and average weekly 1368 47. Dated February 10, 1909, Cranbrook British Columbia, notarized by A John Hutchison Notary Public for Kootenay County.
A Victoria Farmers' Institute opening announcement praises adding an agricultural college to the provincial university plan. News touches on Mrs. Hetty Green’s daughter marrying a Canadian, boulevard proposals for Baker Street, Fernie business-tenants’ bylaw changes, Canadian Zinc in Nelson reorganizing for larger operations, and a Chicago-law idea to distinguish married men from bachelors with titles, plus printer's tak notes about 1908 legal suits in the U.S.
Letters praise Cranbrook prospects in Western Canada, noting plans for a major spring race meeting and fall fair. Advocates urge fruit tree planting and shade trees, praise A. Watts for lobbying, and call on Laurier government to fund a new post office building now.
Mr. Leask showcases native tamarac and fir as stylish finishes and solid pieces rivaling factory goods. He envisions a local furniture factory with kiln and light machinery to produce mission style items and veneer from native wood, promising profitable venture and varied rain effects.
The paper notes reorganizing PR offices into a single superintendent’s office under clerk Watson. It also reports W A McPhalen winning a $3500 judgment against Vancouver for an eye injury from a defective sidewalk.
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