Quilt drive funds aid War Prisoners and local clubs
The Altograph notes a Balers Mill quilt project nearing completion at Mrs. McNabee Dee’s home. proceeds after materials total about 47.00 to the Prisoners of War Fund, with additional donations from Baker Lumber Co camps Wasi mill and individuals. A charity social at Planet Hall Port Pleele raised further funds, while troops and local youths showcased token prizes and a Victory Bond talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Club
Balers Mill
Waldo
Gordon Taylor
Win
Kelly
Mr. de Wolfe
D. Me
Par ‘Ers’ Institute
Lant Hall
Port Pleele
Helgi
Whines
Serbia
Termitaten
Tate
Mes
Henderson
Wii Ross
Bert Steele
Howe
Puller Late
Port Steele
Local Notes From Cranbrook and Surrounding Areas
Mise Hindley spent the weekend at Wyelltte Valley with Logan, smelter crew foreman, who left for New Denver last week. A government well at Bennett’s ranch struck water, 70 feet deep, boosting ranch value. Peter Robichard visited Cranbrook. Percy Bidder of the d4th was killed in action. Taxidermist Nas RE opened for hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Hindley
Wyelltte
Harry Logan
Forman
New Denver
Percy Bidder
D4th
Peter Robich Sard
Cranbrook
Mr. Bennett
Bennett
Glanville Ranch
Elko Notes on Government Visit and Local Mines
The Elko column reports a Government Commission visit led by William Young with J B Alexune and others, discussing public utilities and water system improvements. Local mining activity includes the Ingham Boys at South Park, Gorrie Boys near Roosville, and Blakey prospects on Red Canyon Creek, plus lumber companies expanding near Roosville Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pipe Company
Elko
Kootenat
William Young
T. Alexune Victoria
Fred G. Perry
Fernie
Young
J. S. Re Vexander
Tie Canadian Pipe Co
Dietylsyl Wer
G. McGregor
Fea, Maneper
M. Fhm
J. 2B. Gird
Vancouver
W. J.B. Biker
Nelson
A. T. Caldwell
Port Steele
Ingham Boys
South Park
Gorrie Boys
Roosville Valley
Roosville
Harry Blakey
Red Canyon Creek
Adolph Lumber Co
Baynes Lake
Dorr
Broloy Nokin Lumber Co
Roosville Post
Downs-Rinteoke Lumber Co
Red Canyon
T Loteher
Square Deal Ranch
Hoosville Valley
Mernie
Arrests Under Military Service Act Update
Police rounded up Nathan Barnhard and Arvon Lloyd Griffith who deserted from the 224th Battalion over a year ago and brought them before Magistrate Arnold. They were ordered to be turned over to military authorities and are held awaiting arrival of an escort. Three other men failed to produce registration documents and were detained for investigation. they face possible summary conviction and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Barnhard
Arvon Lloyd Griffith
Hersey
Magstrate Arnold
Os. Hort
Conference VP Prat Deals With Witte Strike
A meeting at Ball Ground planned a secret ballot on five options amid a mine and smelter workers strike crisis. Officials urged a return to work with an eight hour day pending a Conciliation Board decision, while Ottawa would appoint a commission if talks failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt Wik
Trail
Pam
Jed A. Starkey
W. A. Ainstie
Associated Boards of Trade
Starkey
J.D. McNevin
Dominion
Guy Consible
Mer. J. J. Warren
Warren
Everted
McNevin
Associated Boards of ‘Trade
Alfred Bordsen
International Union of Mine, Min
Blylock
Doctor Says Vinol Is The Best Tonic
Bedford Ohio resident Mrs Frank A Har key recalls weakness and nervous exhaustion before using Vinol the cod liver and iron tonic. She credits strong improvement and says the product saved her. Cranbrook Drug Book Co advertises Vinol availability in Cranbrook B C and other British Columbia towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Harkey
Ash St. Bedford
Ohio
Cranbrook Drug & Book Co
Cranbrook
B.C
WHE by ten Mivities refuse to depart PhO during negotiations
The article notes a stalled departure by a group of workers near PhO delaying the eight hour day. It suggests a Conciliation Board might have secured time for 450 to 500 workers seeking relief, hoping good feelings from talks will ease tensions and protect regional prosperity and war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pho
Kootenay
Thoughts on Immortality by James Dunlop continues reflections
Treatise argues death is a misnomer and a portal to eternal life. It presents the mind as the man, the soul as the self, and states mortality as a transition toward an eternal progression. Death is a doorway to a richer existence, not an end, with references to Christ and spiritual rebirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Bacon
Christ
Death and the Mindset on Mortality in Johnson’s View
The piece argues against letting sentiment hide death as a natural fact. It asserts death is universal and must be faced by science and faith alike, shaping thoughts on immortality from the unavoidable reality of dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boswell
Johnson
Mining Notes in Fort Steele Look to Gasoline Drive for Mines
The Victor Mine at Fort Steele buys a four drill compressor plant to be installed quickly while using gasoline power at high elevation. Langley advocates ore transport by road and gasoline traction to overcome mountain terrain. Reports of gold on Skookum chuck River bars and rich nickel ores near Purcell Range are noted, with old tin prospects and Hank Elier group mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Fort Steele
Langley
Kootenays
Coeur D'Alenes
Skookumchuck
Skookumehunek Telvan
Canada
Purcell Range
Hank Elier
N. A. Wallinger
Hank
The Shoe Specialist Ace Warapool and Notes on a Prospect Shaft
Local notes reference The Shoe Specialist Ace Warapool and a prospect shaft near Leslie Ranch called Sky-Line. Sullivan, dubbed the finder, is close to the shaft but fields are overgrown with willows hindering discovery. The passage urges food conservation and household duty amid patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Leslie Ranch
Sully
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Gurd & Spreull
W. F. Gurd
J. J. Spreull
Cranbrook, B.C
F. B. Miles
Hanson
Parker Mining
Suroert Pte
Beth
Sylvia
Kyte
Mione
Cranbrook Cottage Hospital
A. Salmon
P. O
Garden Ave
Drs. Green & MacKinnon Physicians and Surgeons Office
Armstrong Avenue
Montana
Chas. S. Parker
Lethbridge and Greenhill Coal Imperial
Frank Provenzano
Cranbrook, B. C
F. M. MacPherson
Undertaker
Norbury Ave
City Hall
Coeur D'Alene
Spokane, Washington
Spokane
British Columbia
Great Northern Station
Milwauke Terminal
Crantrook Land District
East Kootenay
T. George
Kitchener
Southern Railway
George Andrew Hunt
District News
Port Sterle
Warvsville
Elko Notes
BY Fred Roo
Kilby
Doninton Organ Co
Hood Ais New
Hee
Howard
Barwell
Ada
Mirgain Selon
Prat
Witte
Tsretto
Fle
Hox
The
James Dunlop
Mystlelam
Haran
DR. Elmer
Alberta Street
ACE Warapool
Canadian Pacific Railway
vis-Canada
Travel
RE. W. Dawson
Calgary
Alta
Office, Smelting and Refining Department
Smelters and Refiners
Tabanac
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