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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
5
The Cr eek Creston Review notes Mrs. CG C French, a Cranbrook hospital patient, underwent an appendectomy Saturday and was accompanied by Mr Prench. Latest reports say she is recovering satisfactorily.
Open letter dated October 26 1923 from the Provincial Party of British Columbia to Hon John Oliver demanding a Royal Commission into charges of mismanagement and motives behind PGE related affairs. The letter accuses Oliver and Bowser of concealment and threatens political fallout if investigations are avoided. It references prior pamphlets and failed debates and calls for public audit at provincial cost.
A call to loyal citizens across party lines to defend or reform the province’s government. The message urges joining the Prominent Party, sending a delegate to a December convention in Vancouver, and reading post campaign literature to support a shift to a business government.
Notice to members urges readers to report missing Searchlight copies and contact headquarters immediately at Room 29 Imperial Block Vancouver B C to obtain copies.
The district may affiliate with the B C Amateur Hockey Association and seek entry into the East Kootenay AAA. Mr Murray from Trail outlines structure and funding plans for provincial play offs and indoor track events to raise money and improve training.
A vintage advertisement touts Hair Groom as a dignified combing cream that leaves hair glossy and well groomed without greasiness or odor. It claims to tame stubborn unruly hair and can be bought cheaply at the drug store.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest relief for indigestion gas and heartburn. It claims a few tablets relieve stomach discomfort almost immediately and promotes cheap, mass sales by Deveuiets.
Mrs W W Berkey of Drinkwater Saskatchewan says Vicks VapoRub is best for croup. A two year old improved after nightly throat rubs and vapor inhalation. The ad promotes Vicks for colds and skin ailments with a 50 cent jar price and a free test size offer.
The meeting honored Mr. Shannon as moving force behind the affair and thanked chairman Scott, the Rotary Club, and Mr. Clark of the Y.M.C.A. for enabling the gathering. Mr. Murray expressed satisfaction with his contribution and pledged support for fair play, while Mr. J. F. Scott was named chairman and Mr. W. M. Harris secretary treasurer.
Commissioner Fred Spalding of the Tourist Association of Southeastern British Columbia and Southern Alberta toured Fernie and other towns, signing up 1924 members. New members include High River McLeod Medicine Hat Bow Island Taber Coleman Waterton Lakes Park and Cranbrook Fernie Windermere district. Calgary may join. 1800 miles covered with 19 speeches in 18 days.
Enthusiasm for tourist travel grows as towns along the Hes of travel invest in camping grounds and better facilities. Rotary Clubs of Lethbridge Medicine Hat Fernie Cranbrook plan repainting markings between Medicine Hat and Crows Nest and between Crows Nest and Kuskanook to guide strangers where old markers have faded.
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