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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1924
Page
5
A nurse describes a home remedy combining cornstarch, condensed milk, and water to ease wakefulness hoarseness and throat tickle. She notes optional peppermint and lemon flavors, plus a whipped egg white topping, and suggests gradual mixing and cooling before use.
An old print ad touts Cascarets 106 as a pleasant laxative for men women and children. It promises relief from biliousness and digestion issues with one or two tablets and notes 10 25 and 50 cent sizes available at drug stores.
A reader notes a comforting remedy using St Charles Milk with sugar or condensed milk. The writer reflects on the nourishing effect and quips about earning a dollar per dose while discussing plans for a farm or homestead.
Invermere BC March notes describe Wilmer Brownie Patrol under Miss Turner and Miss Lundine, formation of St David's Guild led by Mrs Henry Munson, a basket social at Athaler, Gracie Stewart prize for best basket, a Great War Veterans Association whist drive and dance, Mrs R G Newton hosting a March bridge whist for Christ Church Auxiliary, St Patrick’s Day themed event, and Peake's block Athalmer showing first moving picture of the season with Thomas Lord from Vernon taking over butter making at Lake Windermere.
The American Lumberman argues the IWW menace in Western Canada mirrors U S labor conflicts, condemning agitators as lawbreakers and urging education about the group’s aims. It cites the Calgary Board of Trade action against IWW agents and frames the struggle as liberty versus revolution.
The column lists residents returning home from travels and postings including Mr and Mrs Wilmer, Miss Forrest resuming duties at District General Hospital, Miss Florence Erickson on a rest for Fairmont Hot Springs, and Jen and others planning to move back to Nebraska or Ontario. It notes early spring indications with geese, robins, and diminishing snow on cattle ranges, and mentions Mrs BE M Sandilands and EB M Kittle returning from visits.
A feature on the vital role of forests to Canadian prosperity and the toll of forest fires. It cites Ontario’s 1900s lumber industry, $150 million capital, and 44 lives lost in Haileybury, blaming criminal carelessness and ignitions from campfires to train ash disposal.
City council discusses reappointment as auditor at 350 per year and approves light rate changes. Letters on water supply and sewer connections are filed. a study maps watershed lands and Gold Creek area. A clean-up drive, health measures, and funds for Recreation Club and Agricultural Society are approved or debated.
Three LW.W. men who stole a ride in a freight train from Cranbrook to Lethbridge were each jailed for seven days by Magistrate Barker at the city police court. Chief Constable Harris notes many LW.W.s are arriving destitute as Humber camps strike ends, police working to remove them. In Calgary, Eugene Hanley charged with vagrancy argues about LWA affiliation and work prospects. magistrate seeks further info and warns against joining or not joining the group.
Government notices describe how vacant Crown lands may be acquired for agricultural, residential, or grazing uses. The document outlines pre-emption terms, survey needs, improvement costs, and application processes managed by the Lead Commissioner of Lands and Crown Land Officials. It mentions prices per acre, lease options, and eligibility for various land categories with stated deadlines and conditions.
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