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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
4
In Cranbrook British Columbia on October 3 1912 advertisers are warned that changes to display ads must reach the office by noon on the Wednesday before publication. Late copy cannot be guaranteed attention.
Winnipeg and Ottawa despatches report grain growers pressing for increased British preference and eventual free trade with Great Britain. The Grain Growers Guide and the Canadian Manufacturers Association show varied reactions as lobbyists debate imperial unity and tariff policy amid Conservative party commentary.
The writer argues for imperial free trade as the ultimate bond of empire unity. He notes Canada’s navy loyalty but urges action over talk, proposing a gradual tariff reduction to zero and entry for British goods without fees, asserting the mother country imposes no tariff on Canadian products.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier starts his speaking tour in strong form saying the burden of office is off his shoulders. He jokes about aging and his diet while defending his record against Bourassa and noting his readiness to retire if his strength fails.
The piece lauds Sir Wilfrid Laurier as fearless and steady, praising his wisdom despite aging hair. It argues his leadership steadies Canadian Liberalism, promotes peace retrenchment and reform, and opposes Europe’s militant military spirit. It stresses civilizational gains over imperial conflict.
The Montana Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Co plans a $1.5 million mill on the Yahk river valley half way between Libby Montana and Bonners Ferry with a perpetual timber supply from U S and Canada. The project targets 90 million feet of timber annually and is backed by $4.5 million in stocks and bonds. Officers include Edward Donlan president and J H Ehlers secretary with branches in Spokane and Ottawa.
All Army Navy and Territorial Veterans are asked to meet outside Carmen's Hall Armstrong Avenue at Wi on Saturday October 5 1912 or send their names to E Sninabury Box 163 Cranbrook BC before that time
Sunday services include low mass at 8 30 a m high mass at 10 30 a m and Sunday school from 2 to 8 p m. Rosary and Benediction at 7 30 p m. Mass at 8 a m on Mondays and holy days of obligation and weekday Mass at 6 a m at the hospital conducted by P Plamondon OMI.
Salvation Army schedules a Holy N ess meeting at 11 AM and a Free and Easy gathering at 3 30 PM with a Salvation meeting at 8 30 PM Sunday plus a Monday Harvest Home event featuring a fruit and vegetable sale to fund local work. Knox Presbyterian Church lists services at 11 AM and 7 30 PM with Sunday School at 3 PM and a midweek Guild. Dunham pastor Rev W Elson preaches at 11 AM and 7 30 PM with organ and vocal selections at all services.
On October 6 1912 the Baptist church schedules a Sunday sermon with the topic Saved Though an Aristocrat. Sunday school starts at 3 00 p.m. In the evening Reverend C E Kendall will discuss Healing in Troubled Waters. An invitation is extended to all.
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