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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 02, 1924
Page
6
A Houston Post definition frames capitalism as built on individual thrift. It credits savers with power to fund banks and insurance, support great industries and transport systems, and uplift national wealth while warning that attacks from radicals and communists threaten thrift, industry, and the social order.
Mr Joseph Powers left for Edmonton after wintering on Wolf Creek and plans to return to British Columbia in July. Local notes cover prairie forest work advantages, gains in wood operations, and several residents visiting Stewart’s camp with mixed fortunes in jobs and health. An Easter dance at Wasa drew good attendance. various locals travel and work along Wolf Creek. The section also highlights CN Railways 1924 objective of 80 million dollars net and Manitoba mining prospects with 400 plus workers already employed in new ventures near Herb Like and Wadson Bay Railway area.
The Canadian Pacific Railway explores living tree fences to replace wooden boards along tracks. With proper care, trees act as snow breaks within seven years, offering beauty and low maintenance. Eastern lines favor conifers, while the prairie favors deciduous species, planted in multirow rows twenty-five yards from the track.
A Farm and Ranch Review note warns Western Canada faces threats from the LWW labor group. It cites past actions in Alberta and Cranbrook, notes organized meetings in Calgary, and urges farmers to prepare against eight hour day agitation. Manitoba butter production and shipping data from 1923 are also mentioned.
Delegates from across the Dominion will gather June 24 to 27 at St Andrews-by-the-Sea for the eleventh annual convention of the Canadian Good Roads Association. The Algonquin Hotel will host with full use by delegates and companions as discussions cover financing administration construction maintenance traffic and regulations shaping future road policy in Canada
Prince Rupert reports 1923 halibut landings reaching twenty nine million pounds with December figures incomplete. The surge beats the prior year as several large shipments headed to Chicago and other middle western states.
Sealed tenders addressed to the Postmaster General will be received at Ottawa until noon on Friday May 80 1924 for a four year six round trip per week mail service between Wort Steele and Cranbrook Railway Station starting July 1. Notices with conditions and tender forms are at Cranbrook and Port Steele post offices and at the Vancouver service office. J I Murray District Superintendent Postal District Vancouver B C April 17 1924.
Vancouver announces the Harbor Board contemplates building a cold storage plant to aid shipping interests and move fresh produce fish and vegetables through Vancouver. The facility would produce fee income to be sold to fish boats and the public.
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