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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald lists subscription and advertising details. Rates include display advertising at 36 cents per column inch and classified or reading notices at 10 cents per line. Editor is L. P. Sullivan and business manager is J. R. Thompson.
The Mining, Engineering and Electrical Record condemns worthless stock promotions in Pitt Meadows and urges British Columbia to adopt California style stock regulations. It urges unity among businessmen and public bodies to support a proposed training camp, criticizes The Daily Colonist for mining news bias, and defends mining as BC’s basic industry while warning against disreputable promotions and political graft.
The Old Man Simpson, former editor and manager, returns to newspaper work with The Victorian in Victoria, a weekly noted for smart editing. He previously founded papers in Wardner, Marysville, Wattsburg, Cranbrook, and Lethbridge, and his Observations by the Old Man gained wide readership. Simpson boosted towns, helped start the Lethbridge Herald, and earned a reputation as a strong booster and organizer.
A sharp critique notes the cub reporters articles would be cut up by the Old Man who wields the blue pencil freely. The writer claims to have a chance to publish first and taunts the editor.
The piece blasts Canada’s post office department for inefficiency and political meddling. It argues fines for leaving printed matter violate business convenience and urges private delivery as cheaper. It notes political shifts under Casgrain and Coulter, cites express services as faster, and calls for investigation and modern management. The editorial criticizes government overreach and supports immediate reform.
A breezy Cranbrook column humorously notes the city’s political buzz among organized workers and local gossipy tidbits. It teases Alderman Leask and Banfield entering a potato contest, observes Baker Street disruption from plowing, and recalls town characters with playful cynicism and nostalgia.
During the committee investigation the witness was asked if lives depended on horses. The speaker notes the loss of their old black horse Bob, age twenty two, who could face any challenge with oats or withins. If Bob had lived, he would have been a credit to the country and saved costs.
The Cranbrook Herald plans a revival as The Victorian launches as a venture in Cranbrook. Editors pledge a persistent publication, hoping for advertiser support and subscriber growth. Noting past success and risk, they emphasize health and community backing. Local booster Beattie exemplifies the land back movement.
On leaving the city a sale of the contents of a well furnished house will be held for cash. Items include two heaters one range for wood or coal dining room oak parlor and bedroom suites water motor washer tubs wringers lawn mower poultry alfalfa cutter kitchen utensils and numerous other articles. Special bargains if taken at once. Baptist Parsonage 0 We Kendall phone 68 281 Norbury Ave.
An advertisement proclaims a vacuum cleaner rental that can clean all rooms in two hours, claiming it damages no carpet and leaves it looking new. The text cites a rental price of 660 and 1.00 per hour plus castage, with a garbled address at Cranbroch Bloobis Light On.
Notice announces cancellation of reserve guidance from the British Columbia Gazette for numerous lots in the Kootenay District. Lots 11762 through 12247 will open to entry by pre-emption on Tuesday May 18, 1915 at 9:00 am. Applications must be filed at the Government Agent office in Cranbrook. R A Renwick Deputy Minister of Lands Victoria BC March 13 1916.
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