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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 02, 1924
Page
3
A collage of jokes and ads from a bygone era, including an eye catching Freezone corn remover pitch. It also weaves in humorous sketches about students doctors and miscalled gifts, with banter on home longing and everyday life. Characters include Ned Tommy and Ben Higgins in lighthearted vignettes.
Angus L. Hay, secretary, publishes key range laws to Cranbrook district stockmen after noting infractions on the range. The notice outlines offenses on brand marks, age limits for bulls and stallions, penalties up to 800 dollars and two years in jail, and duties when cattle mix on shared pastures.
Victoria reports the route for the new trans provincial highway faces political obstacles and weeks of delay. The government weighs two options the Mara River route and the Hope to Penticton corridor each attracting opposition from multiple provincial ridings. Premier Oliver’s return from Ottawa may set the final route decision.
A Princeton board of trade meeting welcomed a letter from Hon J Ring, federal minister of public works, stating that funds offered as compensation to the province for Cariboo road destruction could be used to build a motor highway. The grant could finance either the Hope Princeton or Fraser Canyon route, with the Hope Princeton plan cheaper and more direct, likely influencing the decision before or after the election.
William Faversham hails The World and His Wife as the best construct ed drama he has acted in thirty years. University of British Columbia Players Club to present the Jose Nehegaray drama at the Ninth annual performance on May 22 at the Auditorium. Cast includes Betty Somerset Alfreda Berkeley Avis Pumphey Peter Palmer H N Cross A Zoond Tommy Taylor Fraser Lister. Two sets of new scenery and Madrid setting with imported costumes.
From Paris, secured through a leading Vancouver operation, this film showcases attractive setting and beautiful dresses. Intelligent noting combines to create an exceptionally pleasing entertainment experience.
Great strides are being made toward finishing the second unit of the East Kootenay Power Co's powerhouse. The generator is installed and minor details remain before sealing another six ty-six thousand volts alone the Nines. Dam work advances rapidly with double shifts, though some men have been laid off due to high water. Full operations are expected to resume in about two months after water recedes.
A Saskatchowa university program showcased modern hog breeding and bacon production through demonstrations and competitions. Lectures highlighted faster, more efficient methods implemented by several local breeders, with live slaughter demonstrations as a feature of the event.
Vacant unreserved surveyed town lands may be pre empted by British subjects over 21 years of age or by aliens declaring intent to become British subjects. Details cover regulation of pre emptions, residency, improvements for agriculture, and Crown grants. Information lists pricing, classifications, and procedures for vacant lands, leasing, and grazing under the Grazing Act across districts with permits, dwellings, and tenure conditions.
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