Ramsay Macdonald Emerges as Opposition Leader in Britain
The report notes Ramsay Macdonald has become the official leader of the opposition in the British House of Commons, positioning him as a potential premier if the government falls. It highlights his pacifist stance, Labour’s rise, and the implied shift toward reforms against inherited privilege. The piece also mentions local land office dismissals affecting settlers who must travel to Revelstoke to handle land dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune
Ramsay Macdonald
House of Commons
Labor
J. R. Clynes
Britain
Revelstoke
Dance of the Season at the Mission School
Mr and Mrs Mahoney arrived on Thursday evening and spent a brief honeymoon with Mr and Mrs D Stewart of the St Hugene Mission. A reception at the Public School preceded a lively dance with several townspeople attending despite bad weather followed by a late supper and hours of dancing aided by musician Fred Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Fred Owen
Vancouver press seizes on ore plant location in British Columbia
The Federal Government plans an ore plant in BC and Vancouver pushes for the site, aiming for the most logical location while Nelson Cranbrook Kamloops vie for publicity. Kamloops Board of Trade backs urging ideal site and files to press claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Vancouver
Nelson
Cranbrook
Kamloops
Tts
Board of Trade
Government by Caucus Stirs Debate in Victoria Colony
The Victoria Colonist discusses Premier Oliver’s disclaimer amid Bowser’s criticisms. It describes a Nelson caucus that shaped session policies, noting benefits and risks of caucus governance, including reduced ministerial responsibility and push for party unanimity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
W. J. Bowser
Nelson
Victoria Coloniat
Last Chapter of the Mining West Echos Its Passing
The article recalls past mining booms from Colville to Republic and Goldfield. It laments the loss of initiative and fearless pioneers. It asks if new mining towns like Rossland or Klondike echoes can rise again or if memories are all that remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard
Old Dominion
Colville
Bunker Hill
Eagle City
Slocan
Rossland
Boundary
Republic
Tonopah
Klondike
Rosslands
Orange Lodge Organizer Visits Cranbrook No 1871
W T Jago, grand Orange Lodge organizer, paid a periodical visit to Cranbrook Lodge No 1871 on Wednesday evening. He noted marked growth in new lodges across the province and spoke on questions vital to the welfare of the Orange order before departing for Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Jago
Grand Orange Lodge
Cranbrook Lodge
Orange Order
Roy
Creston
Local preacher attacks Lewis as biased in critique of Main Street
The Rev. E. W. MacKay of Knox Church delivered a forceful Sunday sermon denouncing Sinclair Lewis as pessimistic about American life. He argued for impartial judgment and criticized Lewis for ignoring religious perspectives in a spectrum of works. He cited Main Street and Rabbit as examples and urged readers to recognize positive possibilities alongside critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. MacKay
Knox Church
Samaria
Jesus
McKay
Sinclair Lewis
Rabbit
Pilgrim Fathers
God
Banff Windermere Road Near Open Reflects Civic Push
Local notes report W M Barford CPR freight agent Nelson Wis and Cranbrook visitor this week and W T Jago Coquitlam returning from the Windermere by the Kootenay Central. He attends an Orange lodge meeting in his Grand Lodge organizer role before Creston. The Banff Windermere road nears completion and calls to urge government to finish the missing link east of Golden to connect Calgary Field and Leandoil, increasing pressure via parliamentary channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Barford
The
C.P.R
Nelson
Wis & Cranbrook
W. T. Jago
Coquitlam
Windermere
Kootenay Central
Orange Lodge
Grand Lodge
Creston
Banff-Windermere
Dominion
Golden
Calgary
Field
Leandoil
Sulli van Group Mining Co capital to fund smelter plant
George Hull of Ohio, representing eastern stockholders, says capital will be secured to complete the smelter plant when the time is right. He also says competent smeltermen are being sought to run the operation. A quiet wedding occurred Nov. 12 between William Henry Wilson and Emily Amelia Johnson of Knowlton Quebec. East Kootenay Lumber Co plans to move its Moyie mill to Yahk. H. Kershaw and wife of Fort Steele visited Cranbrook last Friday. George Hogarth, Elk Hotel proprietor at Elko, is noted as a pioneer of East Kootenay with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hull
Ohio
Sullivan Group Mining Co
William Henry Wilson
Emily Amelia Johnson
Knowleton
Quebec
George Hogarth
Elk
Elko
East Kootenay
In Praise of Radio Service Concert and Dance
The November 8 concert was heard and enjoyed by J. F. Scott manager of Cranbrook Drug and Book Company. A dance to aerial music from The Province building was held at Dr. F. W. Andrew's Summerland home. A receiving set lets you enjoy this concert and news program and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Scott
Cranbrook Drug and Book Company, Ltd
F. W. Andrew
Summerland
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
An old advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion and gas. It claims rapid relief from sour stomach, upset stomach, flatulence, and heartburn. Each package is guaranteed by a druggist to overcome stomach trouble.
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Raworth Bros
Cranbrook Herald
F. A. Williams
United States
Talos Laber
Mission School
Quyal
Canada
E. W. Gillett Company Limited
Toronto, Canada
North West Mining
W. F. Fullerton
Wasa
Lewis
Fred Scott Shepard
F. G. Ball
Wilmer, B.C
G. T. Mastoff
Brilliant
A. J. Miller
Sid Mayne
Skookumchuck
W. T. Tapscott
Fort Steele
F. Bryan
Lethbridge
Mr. Bryan
J. Beggs
Lumberton
BE. W. McKay
Women’s Missionary Society
Kruit City
Golden Star
East
H. Kershaw
Dale’s Bread
Kootenay Garage
Fleishman’s Yeast
Armstrong Ave
Akron
First Express
Granville Street
B.C
Beattie-Noble Drug CO
Rexall
Graham Wafers
Hamburg
P. Burns& Co. Ltd
SMP O Zerz
Sweet Merac
Toronto
Winnipeg
ENN
Cranbrook Meat Market
Hk the
Choice
Voat
Swift
Plenlo Han
Norbury Avenue
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