Commissioner Lowton Addresses Salvation Army Work in Cranbrook
Commissioner Lowton head of Western Canada Division of the Salvation Army spoke at a Cranbrook Presbyterian Church meeting. He traced forty years in Salvation Army service, work in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the United States, and India, and noted global branches and women’s rights. a vote of thanks followed.
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Lowton
Western Canada
Salvation Army
Cranbrook
Presbyterian Church
W. K. Thomson
Harshaw
T. Keyworth
Stevens
Kerr
Cox
Fernie
Lsten
Commissioner Lowton
London
England
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
United States
India
Canada
Uniforms Expected Soon for 225th Recruiters Boosted
Local recruiting for the 225th has added nine new enlistees in the past week. Uniforms shipped from Ottawa to Fernie should arrive and be distributed within two weeks, encouraging further recruitment. Paymaster for the Battalion is appointed at Coast military HQ. New recruits include Alex Williamson, G Dressi, John Johnson, P E Snook, John Olsen, W S Liddicoatt, W Brown, Gunt Peterson, and Angus McDonald, with diverse trades and backgrounds. Williamson, a King Lumber Co. book-keeper, previously served with the 54th but was discharged after a foot injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
225Th
Barnes
Ottawa
Fernie
Alex. Williamson
The
King Lumber Co
Williamson
P. EB. Snook
G. Dressi
John Johnson
P. E. Snook
John Olsen
ASK FOR COMPENSATION AT EIKO CONSERVATIVE MEETING
At a special meeting of the Eiko Conservative Association held March 10 the group discussed press reports that Prime Minister Bowser planned to introduce legislation modeled on Alberta and Saskatchewan. They urged that hotelmen who paid 1914 demands be allowed to continue business and that no referendum occur unless Prohibition wins and adequate compensation is provided. The association pledged to defend those who met the government demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiko Conservative Association
W. J. Bowser
Prohibition People's Party
Alberta
Saskatchewan
B. C
Elko Conservative Association
Fred Roo
Secy,Treas
Mobilization plan for 225th Battalion in British Columbia
Lt Col Mackay of the 107th Regiment arrived in Victoria with Capt Barnes to confer with Col Ogilvie on enlisting the new Interior British Columbia unit. The 225th GELF is to mobilize at Fernie, headquarters of the 107th, with volunteers to be mustered across districts and no delay anticipated in reaching the required strength.
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Mackay
C. O
107Th Regiment
GELF
Kootenay
Victoria
A. T. Ogilvie
D.C.C
H. 4B. Barnes
D. C.C
Interior British Columbia
Ernie
Alatrict
Colonist Notes Men Required to Raise 226th Regiment
A Colonist report states the 226th regiment needs men to reach full strength. It outlines the call for volunteers and the urgency to fill ranks for imminent duties. The notice emphasizes enlistment within local communities and the impact on unit capacity.
Pruning School to be Conducted by Mr. Middleton in Cranbrook
Mr M 8 Middleton will arrive in Cranbrook on March 27 and hold a pruning school from March 28 to April 1. Open only to Farmers Institute members who pay a $1 course fee in advance. Farmers with orchards should notify the secretary with tree counts varieties and ages for visits by Middleton.
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Middleton
Farmers’ Institute
Cranbrook
Logging Camps Resume in Golden After Six Week Shutdown
The Columbia River Lumber Company restarts all logging camps at Golden British Columbia, employing about 800 men for the remainder of the year. Outlook for a busy summer grows brighter in Kaslo and the Ainsworth and Slocan mining districts as leases attract interest and outside capital funding mining propositions.
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Columbia River Lumber Company
Golden
B.C
Kaslo
Ainsworth and
Slocan
Kaalo Kootenaisn
Praise for Minister A B Smith After Victoria Institute Delegation
A B Smith returns from the Central Farmers Institute in Victoria praising the absence of drunkenness at the convention. Delegates showed lively interest and thorough preparation, with strong support for Mr Scott as Superintendent of Institutes. Officials courteously assisted farmers post conference, and Mr Scotty stayed available all day for delegates.
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A. B. Smith
Victoria
Central Farmers’ Institute of
B. C
Farmers’ Institute
Scott
Scotty
Lumber Prospects Bright After Cranbrook Meeting
Lumbermen from Cranbrook district gathered Thursday to discuss supplies and timing for mill openings. Optimism ran high that weather will allow sawmills to start by April 1 or sooner. planing mills are busy and stocks must be replenished. Attendees included representatives from East Kootenay Lumber Crows Nest Pass Yahk King Birnie Calgary and others.
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Cranbrook
George
A. K. Lesteh
East
Cranbrook Farmers Institute Forming Co operative
The Cranbrook Farmers Institute held its regular meeting at City Hall with 20 members. A drive to form a Co operative Association under the Agricultural Act was approved, with A Nenzel chairing and a committee named. Addresses on Mixed Farming and Government aid followed. next meeting set for April 8 with further talks planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Farmers’ Institute
Pres. B. Palmer
W. B. Scott
R. M. Winslow
M. S. Middleton
Sorem Johnson
Farmers’ Institute
Johnson
I. Bassett
M. Ormston
Government
Herald Office
A. Nenzel
A. B. Watts
Co-operative Trading Co
Messrs
W. B. Bardgett
A. B. Smith
Geo
Arnold
A. E. Watts
John Mitchell
H. H. McClure
A. G. James
D. F. Star
North American
Minister of Agriculture
A. E. Smith
Farmers Institutes
Lumber camps to open near Caithness and Gal loway
Staples of Staples Lumber and the Crows Nest Pass Lumber company will open a work camp near Caithness and Galloway employing 20 to 40 men at first, rising to about 100 as operations expand. James Mackay will head the camp with gangs of sawyers swampers and road builders. Yahk Lumber at Wasa operates a crew in the bush and sawmill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staples
Staples Lumber Company
Crows Nest Pass
Three Invermere men join the Great War effort
Invermere B C March 13. Herbert Beddell Fred Cadwallader and William Wilkes left the District last week to join the forces of his Majesty in the Great War.
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Invermere
B. C
Herbert Beddell
Fred Cadwallader
William Wilkes
Government financial aid to farmers in Ireland inquiry continues
Sir Horace Plunkett and Lord Mont Eagle fostered Irish Agricultural Co operation and creameries amid suspicion. The drive built 934 societies with a turnover of 123 million dollars. A 1913 US Canadian commission toured Europe examining government paternalism and co operation in agriculture.
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Sir Horace Plunkett
Lord Monteagle
Ireland
Sir Horace
Irish Agricultural Organization Society
Plunkett House
Russia
Denmark
Belgium
Norway
Holland
France
Spain
Great Britain
Commission
Credit Agricole
Bank of France
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Globe
Eiko
Pruning School
B. Smith
B. C. Gav
Dept of Agriculture
Asgogtation
Nengel
Watts
Pera
Zeppa
A. E. Watta
Watebury
Cranbrook Co-Operative Stores, Ltd
Abe Dos
Timothy Hay
Cranbrook Trading Co., Ltd
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