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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
2
I A Kay Cranbrook BC May 24 1917. The column previews proportional representation and cites a Speakers Conference in London. The article argues the system will be adopted soon, addresses concerns it is complex, and urges citizens to study the plan to curb patronage and corruption.
Public notice warns owners and users of Punehbourds within the Municipality they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law starting April 11 by order of the Police Commissioners Cranbrook Toe.
Cranbrook voters are informed that on Monday June 18 at 10 a.m. at the Government Office Cranbrook a Court of Revision will hear objections to the retention of any names or times on the electoral register. Dated Cranbrook April 28 1917. Registrar of Voters Wallinger NA 18-5.
Citizens of Cranbrook are asked to fund the Young People's Club building on Hanson Avenue with upkeep costs, taxes, and insurance. Operating costs estimated at 120 dollars monthly, an annual fee proposed of 10 dollars for men 6 dollars for women and all youths over 20. About 100 signatures secured, another 100 needed to ensure revenue. otherwise the project will be dropped. The facility includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, and reading rooms. The piece urges public support to provide healthy exercise for youth and notes broader political topics and a general invitation for discussion.
A thirteen year old girl who rescued a baby from a top floor during a Zeppelin raid received a gold wrist watch from the Lord Mayor at Mansion House. Despite injuries and glass in her ear she carried the infant to safety and prayed in the street before taking the baby to hospital.
The Speaker's Conference on Electoral Reform backs Proportional Representation as crucial democracy. It promises real voter choice and energized politics, though the Prime Minister may delay inclusion in the next Bill. Earl Grey warns that a flawed reform risks disaster without equal franchise and safeguards.
Ottawa May 12 1917 The first crop report of the season from the Census and Statistics Office details area and condition of fall wheat hay and clover meadows and spring seeding progress. It estimates 14 400 acres sown to winter wheat with 26 percent killed in Ontario 14 percent in Manitoba 16 percent in Alberta and 16 percent assumed for Saskatchewan. Total winter kill described as 187 000 acres or 23 percent higher than in recent years. After losses 626 400 acres remain to harvest with national condition at April 30 pegged around 67 percent Ontario 66 Manitoba 88 Alberta and 86 British Columbia.
The report notes continued harsh winter conditions with about nine percent of hay and clover meadows winter killed. By April 30 seeding progress was very late across six provinces, only about 14 percent of total seeding completed, the lowest since 1910. Ontario leads spring wheat seeding at 28 percent, while Saskatchewan remains near idle at 1 percent.
Pots and bread allotments tighten food supply across Germany as potato rations fall short in Berlin and Westphalia while Bavaria and Hamburg report low weekly offers. Government warns grain stocks cover only until August 15, harvest delayed by cold weather and frost in East and West Prussia. Meat ration increases strain meat supply.
A Cranbrook, B C druggist notes strong recovery in a 74 year old farmer from a run down state after using Vinol. The testimonial claims restoration of energy enabling a full day’s work and mentions the wife’s similar improvement. Vestil Centre New York is cited as the source location.
Geneva reports from Romanshorn on Lake Constance say after Count Zeppelin’s death Kaiser backed air plans falter. Zeppelin factory at Friedrichshafen dismisses many workers and orders to join the army. A large airship program stalls for months due to labor shortages and no new orders.
War casualty figures for 1916 list Russia with 7 200 000 total losses including killed wounded and missing. Germany 8 750 000. France 3 450 000. Austro-Hungary 8 600 000. Great Britain 1 400 000. Turkey 440 000. Servia 300 000. Italy 835 000. Belgium 175 000. Bulgaria 100 000. Roumania 400 000. overall total 21 245 000 casualties across all nations.
White Sunday services listed including Holy Communion at $.00 a.m. and a 11.00 a.m. choir robes dedication with choral celebration. An afternoon Children’s Service at 3.00 p.m. and Evening Service with special music at 7.30 p.m. Intercession for the boys at the front every Friday at 7.30 p.m. Rector W. H. Bridge extends a cordial invitation to all.
An eczema remedy promises relief with a touch of D D D and offers a trial bottle with a money back guarantee. Read about the Cranbrook Drug and Book Co in Cranbrook B C and consider trying the product for itching irritation and sleep relief.
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