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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
4
The Cranbrook Herald is published by the Herald Publishing Company with F. J. Deane serving as managing editor. The notice outlines the paper’s ownership and editor leadership.
The Cranbrook editorial notes that the defeat of the sewerage bylaw on February 28 hinged on a $2 vote issue. Property owners demand removing such voters before resubmission and urge council action. The piece also discusses reciprocity debate, party viewpoints, and cautions liberals to be prepared for possible election tactics amid political tension.
Real estate activity in the Cranbrook Agency listings shows rising values on Baker Street Norbury Avenue and nearby business streets. Wm Guerard buys an eight room Home on Garden Avenue, while Beale Elwell push an expansion project and Gill Caslake properties in Block 1t attract buyers.
Mr JW Lord from London writes to defend BC fruit farming against the reciprocity view. He argues irrigation advantages shift competition from coast and Kootenay districts, noting U S fruit from irrigated lands would enter Canada and face cost gaps.
An advertisement urges women to avoid artificial hair and use Newbro’s Herpicide to defeat the dandruff germ. It claims scalp neglect causes dull hair and promotes a remedy sold for one dollar five bottles with samples available by mail from The Herpicide Co. in Detroit.
A pioneer Kootenay fruit farmer argues that fruit grown in the Kootenay under natural conditions is cheaper tastier harder longer lasting and ships better than in artificial belts. He claims firsthand authority from fifteen years on the land and believes reciprocity will aid local growers.
Vancouver lumberman John Hanbury predicts the 1910s will see record demand as thousands of settlers move to the prairie provinces. Railways strain to handle arrivals via Winnipeg and Portal Soo line, while towns plan large building programs. He expects British Columbia stocks to remain normal and provincial prosperity to rise with soaring lumber use.
The arrangements committee lists its leadership and full roster. Chairman Hi and secretary W M Harris are joined by R J Beat ties, W Macdonald, J P Fink, KF R Morris, Hickenbotham, Manning, Hallet, Hall, Patmore and others.
The YMCA plans a football team this season with practices starting Monday evening. Organizing steps are under way and any interested young man is welcome to join. The CPLR will improve the grounds around the building by adding a garden and lawn, enhancing the YMCA as a town show place.
The Maple Leaf Rebekah lodge 1. C. C. F. met with many attendees and announced a April 7 and 8 production titled Alice in Wonderland. Members interested in participating are asked to meet Mrs. Cameron’s home Tuesday at 7 PM.
Sunday worship at 8 30 a.m. low mass 10 30 a.m. Sunday school 2 3 p.m. Rosary and Benediction 7 30 p.m. Mass 8 a.m. weekdays hospital mass 6 a.m. Father Plamondon parish priest. Knox Presbyterian Church morning service at 11 o clock Christ and Bethany Home exposition. S S and Bible class 4 p.m. Evening service 7 30 Choir 8 p.m. Guild social Tuesday 28 at 8 p.m. night with the humorists refreshments main pastor(il)
The Methodist church announces services on Sunday March 26 at 11 AM and 7 40 PM with Sunday school at 3 PM The sermon topic is The Drink Curse and Its Cure A temperance recitation and solo are planned Ladies should remove hats during the sermon Epworth League meets Tuesday with mock parliament and discussion of a millinery bill A Wednesday Ladies Aid reception features talent money stories Admission is free Thursday Rev Mr Morgan from China will give a limelight talk on the mission field with collection for expenses Friday features Master Music choir practice and other events.
U S lumber interests oppose reciprocity with Canada with only a few exceptions. The main objection centers on allowing Canadian rough lumber to enter duty free instead of the current 1.25 per thousand feet tariff. The Hardwood Manufacturers' Association, meeting in Cincinnati, notes their specific stance as they face minimal Canadian competition in hardwood.
The Hardwood Manufacturers' Association of the United States adopts resolutions opposing reciprocity with Canada that would reduce tariffs on soil products. It argues lands cleared for forests are better suited for agriculture and that tariff cuts would harm Southern lands and agricultural development. The secretary is instructed to forward copies of the resolutions to Congress and U S senators.
The Southern Lumberman and Mississippi Valley Lumberman urge against reducing duties on Canadian lumber. They warn the reciprocity treaty benefits Canadian saw and shingle operators at US expense, threaten lumber markets, and note only partial improvements for hardwoods. Edward Hines testifies before Congress.
A proposed reciprocity package would end protection on 23 million dollars of Canadian exports to win access for 4 million dollars of American lumber shipments to Canada. The plan would force the lumber industry to bear the majority of the reciprocity burden, critics say, noting Payne law duties have already boosted imports and are not protective, but raise revenue.
Notice states that thirty days after date the holder will apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and the Assistant Commissioner for a license to prospect coal and petroleum on 640 acres at North Fork of Michel Creek five miles north of Crows Nest Pass Branch. Land described by the Preston claim corners and boundaries. locator T. H. Preston and agent Bathce Lameroux listed. located January 26, 1911.
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