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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
4
A city commentary argues socialism and I W W gain ground through persistent propaganda. It warns that workers are swayed by sweeping claims and enemies of the system must reply with strong countermeasures and heavier support against radicalism.
Government proposals for central administration threaten to shutter two Cranbrook branch offices serving Victoria tied forestry operations. Critics argue distance to Nelson and Fernie harms emergency response and local revenue, while supporters cite potential efficiency and cost savings.
The article discusses western states and British Columbia mining output with BC leading gains and Kimberley activity. It includes a patriotic song urging Canadians to buy Canadian goods and keep wealth at home, criticizing imports and foreign workers.
The Quebec Telegraph asks if public funds should aid Home Bank depositors, urging that Farmers Bank and others deserve equal relief if such assistance is given. The piece suggests Parliament will demand parity for all failed institutions and stresses fairness among counties harmed by banking collapses.
The advisory board and House committee on agriculture discussed damages schemes for members failing to fulfill contracts. Officers were elected, with A B Smith as president and W Starrett as vice president. Mr. Orchard and others pledged cooperation on grazing issues, dairy sales, and district outreach. Fencing repairs for Kootenay Central were funded and planned, with a directors’ meeting slated for March 21.
Work will start in a few weeks on the Canadian Bank of Commerce on Baker Street. The license commission refused three liquor license applications, one at Fort Steele junction and two from Kimberley. The St. Eugene at Moyie produced 2550 tons last month. R. A. Smith named Moyie postmaster. Ottawa confirmation expected soon.
Daily devotional verses span March 20 to 26 with selections from Proverbs Psalms Deuteronomy and Isaiah. Each entry presents a biblical quotation and theme about peace mercy and conduct for the week.
The City of Cranbrook invites applications for City Foreman with knowledge of street work and water and sewer systems. Submit qualifications experience and salary expectations to the City Clerk by Tuesday March 81st. Duties begin May 1st. envelopes marked Application for Position of City Foreman.
Sealed tenders for excavation and backfilling of a ditch for a water main between Van Horne Street and St Eugene Hospital. Tenders due noon Wednesday April 1. Specifications available after March 23 at Cranbrook City Clerk office. Envelopes marked Tender For Hospital Ditch. City Clerk F W Burgess.
Notice is given under the Land Registry Act that Certificates of Titile Nos. 6152-1 and 264-1 for Lots 10 and 17 in Block 2, Lot 4684 Plan 1293, in the names of Charles Oscar Nelson and John Sanderson, have been lost. The registrar will issue provisional titles after one calendar month from the first publication unless claims are received. Contact Land Registry Office, Nelson, B C. February 16, 1925.
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