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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
2
The editorial calls for cross party unity in choosing a war candidate in East Kootenay for the coming election. It warns that voting for Laurier is a vote for the Kaiser and urges Canadians to support the Victory Loan and do their part.
Card of thanks to Mrs. McKlowan and Mrs. Conroy for a Tash and Door Factory fire, a Northcliffe war note, a public meeting set for November 1 at Athalmer to form a Win the War association, births announced at St Eugene Hospital and various local entries from October 1917.
Wo i Cowen, representative of the National Institute for the Blind, tours Canada promoting voluntary contributions to aid blind soldiers and sailors. He highlights St Dunstan's trainees from the Empire, including Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and India, stressing rehabilitation and empowerment after blindness.
The piece analyzes the Italian retreat on the Isonzo Front as a severe Allied setback and questions the German capture reports. It argues the blow unites Entente nations, stresses the war is far from over, and urges united effort in men, money, and resources to defeat the common enemy while noting Germany’s strength remains substantial.
Members of the public are urged to support conscription and back the government as the nation faces wartime sacrifice. The speaker warns of Austrian and German reservists in the crowd and criticizes anti-British elements tearing the Union Jack, urging red-blooded men and families of soldiers to vote for stability.
In a wartime sentiment, supporters from Berlin to the Cameroons back Laurier and his anti conscription campaign. Critics at home are urged to align, labeling slackers and cowards as behind Laurier in this tense climate.
Vancouver October 1 a Taburn British Columbia family of Mr and Mrs Robert Mathers sent nine members into the empire’s fighting forces. The father and eight sons have joined. one boy has already been decorated.
American army officers at an allied training camp in France examined the German Zeppelin U-49, brought down intact by French aviators. The machinery and instruments were undamaged, marking the first complete recovery of airship secrets since the war began.
Under the Military Service Act civilian police across British Columbia will handle all Class 1 offenders. Men who have not registered or filed exemption claims by the deadline will be rounded up and required to explain themselves. Military police will defer unless called upon.
Ottawa October proclamation under the Military Service Act calls all male British subjects aged 18 to 34 who were unmarried on July 6 1917 to report by November 10 with no exemptions granted by then. Medical boards are prepared to speed responses across the country.
Dr Edwards in a recent House speech sized up the men who will vote against conscription. He said the group includes those who threatened Parliament and planned to blow up the buildings.
An advertisement touts Vinol with ingredients like cod liver and beef peptones iron and manganese compounds and glycero phosphates. It promises to restore strength for all ages and offers a full money back guarantee if not satisfied from Cranbrook Drug & Book Co and other B C druggists.
Sealed tenders to Cranbrook District Forester by noon Sunday in November 1917 for Licence X1180 to cut 500 cards of Cedar Fence Posts on Lot 474 near Morro in Kootenay District. One year allowed for removal. Further details from Chief Forester Victoria or District Forester Cranbrook.
Notice announces sale of Licence 1118 for cutting 3840 cords of dry jack pine on Lot 2 Lindner Creek in Sootenay District. Two-year timber license terms apply with details from Chief Forester Victoria or District Forester Cranbrook BC. Also includes synopsis of coal mining lease rules across several western regions and royalty terms.
Reverend Thos Keyworth leads services with no morning sermon. Sunday school and adult class at 3 pm followed by an evening service at 7 40 conducted by the pastor at the Aston church.
Morning service at 11 with theme The Final Conquest. Evening service at 7 with theme Tragedy in the Home. Preacher Rev James Dunlop. Communion at close of morning service. Young People's meeting Monday at ? pm. Prayer meeting Thursday at 8 pm. All services open to everyone.
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