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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
6
Figures show that the automobile dollar today buys about $1.13 in value versus the automobile dollar of 1914. The analysis highlights refinements and improvements in the construction of the modern motor car, with experts noting unprecedented progress.
The article discusses car value, inflation, and the improved mechanical refinements of Nash cars including four wheel brakes and disc wheels. It notes the tubular frame and four point engine suspension as key safety and comfort enhancements, highlighting the era’s rapid advancement in automobile construction. It ends with an ad urging Foxhound Tweeds from P. W. Willis, Custom Tailor, Norbury Avenue.
The British Columbia Department of Agriculture will supply poison dust to control the Colorado potato beetle this summer. Growers must dust every potato plant in fields and home gardens for effective results. City gardeners are urged to visit the agriculture office to obtain beetle poison, and commercial growers see a strong opportunity for a coordinated attack.
Local notices report Mr J Campbell in charge of the new Kimberley CPR freight sheds work. Various town mentions include tours, theatre ads, and social notices from Fernie and Cranbrook, with festival and road events, a miners certificate expiry, and local business promotions.
Local items report on families moving to Grand Works due to Mrs. Rice health, a Vancouver visit by T. S. Glasford, and social events by the Co-Operative Society Ladies Guild in K P Hall. Updates include staff changes at Wey of Miss Whittaker at the leity office, Bassie leaving for Manchuria, and Cranbrook Curling Club elections. A Kimberley social at McDougall Recreation Hall draws volunteers and students, with coverage of policing, court fines, and local business ads.
The partnership known as Cranbrook Herald and Kimberley Press is dissolved by mutual consent. Debts to the partnership are to be paid to Robert Potter in Cranbrook, B C, and all claims against the partnership must be presented to him for settlement. Dated Cranbrook B C April 18 1927. F A Williams R Potter
The Women’s Institute held its regular briefing noting progress at Solarium with 25 crippled children in treatment and schooling arranged. A tea raised $20, thanks were given for a host’s use of their home, and a bazaar is planned for May 7 at the K of P Hall with home cooking and crafts. Miss Dunbar spoke on school health and a nurse for schools was discussed. Miss Margaret Marvell entertained with a dance and tea was served.
The Cranbrook tale of Seils Floto elephants is recounted in World Wide by PL Wo Luce. The piece blends local materials and imagined detail, with the artist assisting in vivid illustration. Cranbrook gains global exposure through the engaging account.
Mr Ed Fricke and associates visited Kimberley on business while Mesdaies Crane Stuart and Elsie joined. Harveys at Creche farm add one thousand young chickens and a Delco electric plant. Mrs Lundeen and Mr Ed Lundeen went to Cranbrook. families of McCulloch and Wolstenholme sail from the Old Country this week. A club dance occurred in the Mellor store on Wednesday.
George James led a lively one man band at a local dance drawing a large orderly crowd from Kimberley Concentrator and nearby towns. Refreshments were served, dancing ended around 2 am, and attendees reported a good time amid social updates and upcoming events or travel plans.
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