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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald exposes a Fort Will issue over Russia and Ulster politics while reporting a Patriot Society fund drive and a dispute with Fernie Free Press. It defends local authorities after a Falsehood row about the red light district and police actions.
A proposal urges government support to help prospectors by funding centralized sampling and cash purchases of small ore lots. Aims to provide quick cash, enable early shipping, thwart mining sharks, and stimulate districts with pay ore while testing feasibility before wider rollout.
Editorial notes concerns over welcoming home three hundred thousand returning soldiers and managing postwar immigration. Calls for preparedness, development of Cranbrook district opportunities, and coordinated efforts by local groups to offer meaningful prospects and avoid past exploitation.
Editorial argues against imperial trade treaties with dominions, urging each part of the Empire to control its tariffs while Britain maintains protection. It envisions a system where dominions set duties locally but Britain enjoys a lower tariff compared with non Empire nations.
In aid of the Women's Mission of Christ Church a card party and dance are planned for Wednesday evening April 1 in the Parish Hall. Cards begin at 8:30, dancing from 1 to 4. Refreshments served. Orchestra will provide music. Tables reserved for card players all evening. Prizes will be awarded. General admission 50.
The Loyal Order records March donations to the Plannelette Fund from many members and friends. Amounts range from 5c to $7.00, with cash totals per contributor group and overall fundraising tallies noted in the ledger.
Secretary Lane announces the eight hour day goes into effect and avert a threatened nationwide railway strike in the United States. The move ends labor tensions as major lines pause work action.
The St John Ambulance Association thanks those who aided their Monday Rex Theatre performance featuring Alice Pye Edith Caslake Frances Drummond A H DeWolf Jas Coutts and the orchestra led by Wanda Fink Parker Alf Parker Vincent Fink. Net proceeds totaled 80 dollars.
Jessie Bell and George Brown of Cranbrook wed in a solemn ceremony. The couple now resides on Lumsden Avenue Cranbrook B C.
The church lists morning Holy Communion at 8 a.m and services at 1 a.m and 7.30 p.m with Sunday School and Bible study. A series on the Science of Religion is featured. An evening TV program and parish hall events include meditation and dramatic readings with musical items. Intercession for the war is noted and a warm welcome extended.
The Dominion outlines 21 year coal mining leases in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta the Yukon Territories and more with annual rent of 1 per acre and a 6 fee. Maximum 2 560 acres per applicant. Applications must be personal and sworn returns provided. Royalty set at five cents per ton with surface rights available at 10 per acre.
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