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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
2
A Cranbrook Herald column argues neutrality can no longer survive a period of quiet complicity. It frames neutrality as an unstable balance of interests and urges individuals to oppose wrongdoing rather than quietly acquiesce. The piece condemns silent bystander behavior as part of the moral duty during wartime discourse.
The page urges decisive leadership to mobilize farmers and workers for war, praising Lloyd George as the needed figure while criticizing government actions on Melitosi and Cowper. It stresses Belgian aid, urges donations, and calls for timely tax and court revision actions with a push to participate and act today.
A provincial policy dispute argues that tying appropriations to revenue will curb exploration and production. Critics warn that reducing funding for veins and trails hampers development of vast natural resources and questions the wisdom of penny pinching. Proponents call for economy that still ensures value for every dollar spent.
The past week saw red winds causing fires due to careless burning near Cranbrook. Accumulated dry grass and debris threaten city safety. burning from May 1 to April 15 requires a burning permit from the Forest Department. Noncompliance carries penalties. Residents should act thoughtfully to protect surrounding forests and community welfare.
An appeal calls for national service and clear leadership as war pressures strain Cranbrook. The piece urges Dominion Commission oversight, mobilization of workers, and obedience to wartime economy measures. It notes some citizens avoid sacrifice while others seek guidance, offering hope for organized effort and reduced waste.
A Cranbrook reader criticizes the new watering contract as costly and erratic. He suggests oiling the streets instead, arguing it would reduce dust and health risks, albeit with higher initial cost, and asks the City Council to consider the change.
A Cranbrook letter urges local men to join a coordinated war effort, replacing leisure with scheduled labor on land offered by Mr Beale. It notes women already bear much burden and proposes a commander to organize dig, sow, and hoe hours, reducing recreation to boost production and funds.
The notice reports no monthly Farmers Institute meeting due to seeding rush. It discusses enforcement of weed laws, suggests adding Skunk Grass to the Noxious Weeds list, and highlights Manitoba sweet clover as a promising forage and soil-improving crop with experiments at the Agricultural College. It covers field trials, rotations, irrigation, and the benefits of humus for moisture and heat in soil.
Experimental Farms note a practical method to supply humus at Invermere Experimental Station in the Upper Columbia Valley. In semi arid regions irrigation exists but humus remains the limiting factor for crop production. Farmers rely on farm manure but supplies are insufficient for yearly soil needs. The station identifies a sandy detritus subsoil lacking humus as typical of the district and bases rotations on this factor.
Wapakoneta Ohio farmer James Matrig reports Vinol cured his grippe related cough and nervous weakness. The ad claims Vinol as a constitutional remedy for weak, nervous conditions and chronic coughs, with Cranbrook Drug & Book Co. distributing in British Columbia towns.
A health notice urges readers to address digestive discomfort by toning and sweetening the stomach. It promotes ready remedies and quick action to relieve distress from indigestion.
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