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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
2
The Salvation Army has grown into a world moving sociological force since its 1865 London beginnings. It emphasizes disciplined officers and outreach to marginalized classes. Self Denial Week urges small personal sacrifices to aid the Army’s global mission.
The note hints at a shift as initial tensions ease and a new phase begins. It signals a move to consolidate power, align factions, and prepare for forthcoming decisions or confrontations within a group or organization. The fragment suggests early moves toward unity or realignment.
The piece discusses renewed interest in a pending provincial by election after Dr King’s removal to Ottawa. It notes a likely clear choice between government and opposition, calls for a campaign based on records rather than promises, and highlights unity within the Conservatives and the absence of divisive local issues. It also references broader commentary from Canadian press and a preliminary theft case heard by a magistrate.
A 19th century commentary notes Americans spend 760 million dollars on face powder cosmetics and perfumery and 1 billion on education. The piece observes the spend on appearance rivals or exceeds education, suggesting a contrast between outward looks and inner learning.
Twenty years ago the Cranbrook Herald notes Perry Creek will be one of the busiest districts in East Kootenay this summer with mining work starting earlier than usual. Dr. Liver of Elko died on Saturday and will be buried here this week. he formerly lived at Moyie.
Invermere B C May 2 adds livestock at the Dominion Experimental Station a celebrated Clydesdale stallion and a Short horn bull Mrs W Howard Cleland and children visit relatives on the Coast Bertie Chubb Jett on six months stay in England a bachelors ball planned with high expectations Marysville residents press for a school Progressives promote monthly district meetings with papers on government topics including a Modern Democracies study by Canada G W Reece returns to the night with Dr F B Coy
A man who spent six weeks recovering from his accident returned to his old home in Ontario. A weekly stage will run between Fort Steele and the Windermere area connecting with boats at the north end and with the railway to the south. Black Rick Northport 37.
The Women's Institute met in the Parish Hall with high attendance, 136 members. The president spoke on Civics focusing on money. Discussions covered fair grounds and flower show plans for November 4 and August 24. Mrs Lyne urged action against further immigration of Orientals, noting land and fisheries monopolies. Ottawa spring session to consider Anglo Japanese treaty and birth rates. Miss Clapp and Artie Shankland gave solos. Mrs Healey requests relief from secretarial duties as Mrs Laurie named secretary. National Anthem, tea to close.
Wycliffe reports Staples return from Clarindile Stock Farm and Manning’s favorable school visit. Visitors include A K Leitch of Jaffray and Mike Frances Chelmick in Nelston. A children’s play by Kinberley youngsters earns praise. Ted Crowe joins Kootenay Telephone in Cranbrook. Baseball opens May 7 with Yulik and Kimberley matchups. Cranbrook Musical Society notes a productive meeting and praise for Conductor Burton. Helen Hodgson appears as accompanist to Laszlo Schwarte in Nelson.
Coast sources say the provincial by election may come sooner than planned with contests possible from early June. Private individuals report the timing could shift ahead of previous announcements.
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