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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
2
The first issue will feature A. E. Watts on How to Make Cranbrook Prosperous and Farmers Contented with a west critic response and an editorial. The publishers seek criticisms and remarks and will publish all of them to boost circulation.
The author cautions that German victories in Antwerp and Belgium bring political stigma rather than strategic gains. Belgium's government has fled to France as civilians become homeless and neutral world sentiment grows. The piece urges continued Allied pressure and renewed energy to thwart German advances, stressing the misery of Belgians and the need to sustain resistance.
The text describes German occupation across conquered lands with inhabitants fleeing to Antwerp and fortified towns. Belgium is portrayed as a ruin with widespread starvation, while the world owes Belgium gratitude and aid can ease the suffering, though not restore those sacrificed to German aggression.
The British board of agriculture urges all households in Great Britain and Canada to convert waste ground at home into productive gardens. With minimal space and effort, a garden can provide fresh vegetables, reduce living costs, and help ease potential shortages during war conditions.
An editorial argues World War I is a fight for humanity and decency, condemning German actions as crimes against civilians. It cites Ruskin on German character and describes German raids on Lombardy Venice and France as acts of moral and physical ruin.
A British Columbia relief plea highlights Belgium's dire need as cities and villages face invasion damage. The article notes Belgian resistance, widespread pillaging, and the destruction of property rights as the country teeters between ruin and the effort to restore civilization and human rights.
The UK export embargo on jam raises Canadian demand as Dominion Canneries in Hamilton runs at full capacity with day and night shifts. B D Smith and Sons in Winona Ont increases staff for a record jam output this season. Linders in Toronto plans both night and day shifts for six to seven months amid higher production.
A Cranbrook Veterans Brigade meeting is set for Friday October 16 at 8 30 p m in the orderly room 107th East Kootenay Regiment Captain R D Davies will preside.
A communication to the Herald discusses Genesis and the nature of humanity. It argues God crafted a flawless world and questions the idea of imperfection in man, referencing biblical days and periods to explore time in salvation and history.
A reader from Cranbrook, B C, October 12 1914, discusses scriptural lines on death and the soul. The text argues that the soul is an identity not just body and that mercy and resurrection restore man after disobedience. It references Genesis 2 17 3 19 and Matthew 10 28 to support the view.
Editor invites readers and book buyers to a Sunday evening discussion at the Baptist church. The pastor will present substantiated facts about Russell and Russellism, noting the movement's substantial income and vigorous propagation.
Notice of application on December 1 to renew the hotel liquor license for the Wasa Hotel at Wasa near Cranbrook BC. Statement dated October 16, 1914, by Unionist Investment Co Ltd with Earnest H. L. Attree as manager for the company.
The renewal of Wholesale Liquor License No 107 is granted for the sale of liquor wholesale at Bowness' Wholesale Liquor Store on Baker Street Cranbrook B C dated October 16 1914 by A C Bowness.
Notice dated October 16 1914 that on December 1 1914 an operation will be made at the North Star Hotel Kimberley British Columbia. Harry H. Drew is named and liquor by retail within the hotel also described as Central Hotel Marysville British Columbia.
Public notice from H. Mather dated October 16 1914 announces a sale or action at the Windsor Hotel in Fort Steele British Columbia. The brief document records a formal instruction or proceeding tied to the Windsor Hotel property.
Notices announce renewal of wholesale liquor license No. 92 for Cranbrook Brewing Co. Ltd at Cranbrook Brewery Lot 29 Group 1 SE Kootenay dated October 15 1914. Also notice for Wycliffe Hotel Wycliffe BC renewal and Perry Creek Hotel Perry Creek BC dated October 15 1914 and signed by Harry Hessh Harry Edwards and Arthur Burge respectively.
Official notice issued under the Liquor Act 1910 section 42 dated October 15 by H. L. Sawyer.
A notice states an application will be made to the Super Intendant of Provincial Police for renewal by retail in the hotel known as the Kootenay Hotel located at Moyle in British Columbia. The notice references W. J. Bremnor.
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