Snowy Creston Jokes Stir Cranbrook Crankiness
The Cranbrook Herald notes a Creston snow joke told by conductors and a Creston Review quip about a telegram incident on the westbound express. It recalls old local jokes and a jab at a Creston figure, with a shot at Cranbrook’s political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Cranbrook Herald
1. Y. Sullivan
K ‘Thompson
Simpson
Cranbrook
Creston
Josh Jackson
Creston Valley
Jim Doyle
Creston Review
M.P.P
Bob
Caven
Victoria
Editorial Notes on Government, Graft, and the Kootenay Battalion
The piece argues against accepting graft in government, urging citizens to treat officials like dishonest employees. It comments on forming a Kootenay battalion and argues for training locally, blaming machine politicians for divisions, and calls for unity before the next election.
PULL FOR CRANBROOK A Kootenay regimental camp bid urged
Cranbrook is urged as the best site for a big all Kootenay overseas regiment concentration camp. The Creston Valley would gain economically but floods threaten the flats. The Cranbrook proposal notes training facilities water supply and transportation advantages and calls local effort to secure the camp for the eastern neighbor.
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Kootenay
Okanagan
Kootenays
Perhase Clainagan
Cranbrook
Fr Ie
All
Croston Valley
Board of Trade and
Crestay
Croston
Cronton Review
Political contest shapes in Cranbrook district battle
Victorian notes report quiet politics in the Kootenays but unveil a crowded field for the Cranbrook race. Dr Bonnell of Fernie is eyed as a Conservative hopeful, with candidate names including George Stevens A K Watts A K Leitch Harry Parsons Peter and the silent one J D McBride. Liberal leaders J H King and T D Caven are seen as seasoned rivals.
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Bonnell
Fernie
East Cootenay
Kootenays
Dominion House
George Stevenson
Cranbrook Wholesale House
A.K. Watts
A. K. Leitch
Lumbertien
Harry Parsons
Golden
Fig
Peter
Silent
House of the Senate
J. D. McBride
Cranbrook
J. H. King
T. D. Caven
Waking the Punishment Fit the Crime Calgary War Chant
A harsh Calgary chant warns of invasion and bloodshed against a German foe. It invokes weapons, violence, and revenge with gritty military imagery and a call to prepare for brutal combat. The text saturates with explicit gore like severed heads and bayonets.
Vacuum Cleaner rental promises quick home cleaning solution
An advertisement touts a Vacuum Cleaner that can clean an eight room house in two hours, claiming gentler care for carpets than carpet beaters. It promotes rental at 60 cents plus $1.00 per hour and cartage, by Cranbrook Electric Light Co in Lea.
Cranbrook Lawn Tennis Championship Ranked By War Talk
The Cranbrook floating lawn tennis event features Mellwaine and Fairbairn in a three set match won by Fairbairn 7-6 4-6 9-6 after a lengthy rain delay. Other results include V Cherrington over Mrs Mecredy 6-4 6-2 and McIlwaine over Mecredy 6-8 6-2 while local commentary riffs on war, politics, and social life.
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Cranbrook
Mellwaine
Fairbairn
Duce
McIlwaine
Miss V. Cherrington
Mrs. Mecredy
H. McIlwaine
H. G. Meredy
T. Mecredy
Rev. A. B. Laner
George Keay Describes Big Battle Experience from Tunbridge Wells
George W. Keay writes from General Hospital Tunbridge Wells England to Mrs. S Fyles detailing wounds from the Ypres battle. He suffered shrapnel wounds to the right side and hand, notes gas exposure, and recounts heavy Canadian losses while praising hospital care and British kindness.
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S. Fyles
George W. Keay
General Hospital
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
England
Fyles
London
Dick McBride
Canada
Old England
Robert Borden
Kelly
Ypres
G. W. Keay
Optimist's creed and comic musings in local column
The letter page blends wry aphorisms on optimism with jokes about brides and homely matrons. It cites a humorous exchange with Bob McCreery and comments on small tips causing financial upset. A playful adoration of policemen follows, ending with a quirky note about Archie Herrigan.
First church visit chills girl as minister preaches loudly
A Sunday at church features a nervous Esther clinging to her mother while the minister delivers a vigorous sermon from a rostrum. The scene captures a child’s fear and a crowded, energetic pulpit performance. Also included is a lengthy quotation praising water by William Jennings Bryan.
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Esther
William Jennings Bryan
Great Republic of the United States
Jehoval
Social Evening for Cranbrook Women’s Institute
The Cranbrook Women’s Institute held a social evening at Maple Hall on Friday with about sixty attendees despite heavy rain. Mrs W B McFarlane chaired. program included recitations by Mrs Couldwell and Mrs Wallinger, instrumental pieces by Mrs Lister and others, a comic song, solos by Ruth Stanton Eva Conley Edith Murgatroyd and a playlet The Crystal Gazer.
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Women's Institute of Cranbrook
Maple Hall
Jupiier Pluvius
W. B. McFarlane
George Couldwell
N. A. Wallinger
Lister
G. 8. Hougham
Archie Raworth
Ruth Stanton
Eva Conley
A. A. Johnson
Edith Murgatroyd
Crystal Gazer
Mirans
Burton
Our Boys Poem Celebrates Canadian War Heroes
Ada F. Henderson of Cranbrook BC writes a patriotic poem lauding Canadian soldiers in France and Belgium. The piece honors Britons and Canadians, praising courage, sacrifice, and enduring memory of heroes who faced long trenches and deadly combat in the Great War. Adam Henderson Cranbrook BC named.
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France
Bel-gium
Langemarcq
Golf notes reflect strong attendance despite rain
The golf links drew solid attendance all week and remain in fine shape. On Wednesday the clubhouse interior received curtains from the club house committee. A medal competition is planned for Monday May 24 with all members urged to participate.
Farewell Service Ends Pastor’s Cranbrook Duties
Rev. C. E. Kendall leads morning worship with The Church Attendance League. Evening service includes farewell to the Cranbrook congregation as his minister duties end. All are invited.
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Church Attendance League
Cranbrook
Knox Presbyterian Church Morning Service and Classes
Morning service at 11 am titled The Gentility of Jesus. Bible class at 8 pm with venting service at 7 40 pm. Topic Is War in the Plan of God. Psalm 91 1 2 quoted.
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Jesus
Catholic Church Sunday Mass Schedule and Services
Sunday services include 8 30 a m low mass 10 30 a m high mass Sunday School at 2 p m Rosary and Benediction at 7 30 p m Monday masses at 8 a m and during holy days of obligation P Plamenéen OME
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Kay
Hell
Kaiger
Calgary
Alberta
Cranbrook Electric Light Co
Lea
A. Fairbairn
Mr. Mellwaine
Vernon
British Columbia
Ottawa
George Keay
Bob McCreery
Archie Herrigan
Woodyard Kindling
Granbrook
Langhemareg
Ada F. Henderson
Herald
Earth
Adam, Henderson, Cranbrook
B.C
Antages
Vaudeville Auditorium
George Primrose
Arline Dainty Violiniste
Chartres
Holliday
Peggy Bremen
Brother
Rhoda
Crampton
Beautif-Murphy
C. E. Kendall
Knox Presbyterian Church
W. K. Thomson
Salvation Army
W. Kerr
C. 0
Tipperary
the Beattie Murphy Co., Ltd
Rexall
Cranbrook Electric Light Co., Ltd
Beecham
Beecham’s
Thomas Bosshams
Helene
Lancashire
Ragland
America
Shamrock
P. Burns & Co.,, Ltd
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