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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
4
A letter to the Herald requests public aid for Belgium's relief, urging British Columbia readers to broaden charity beyond home needs. The writer notes Belgium's neutrality, widespread devastation, refugee misery, and a Montreal executive committee forming to coordinate aid.
Vancouver hosts a mainland relief effort led by prominent figures including H R H the Duke of Connaught Premier Borden and Sir Wilfrid Laurier to aid Belgian destitution. John M Whitehead Consul for Belgium urges readers to open subscriptions and remit funds by Oct 31 with cheques to Belgian relief fund via the Montreal executive.
George Crowe returns from typhoid to health as of last Thursday. Bridges Lumber Co. of Summer Flats halts mill operations until further notice. C B Ayre of North Star Lumber Co. Elko to take over 6 Mile work with a few men inspecting details. Mrs Ernest Howard and child with Miss Ruby Mather arrive at Windsor for weekend visit. Mrs R L T Galbraith hosts afternoon tea. sixteen guests. Prizes won by Miss BE H Curley and Miss Bessie Cann. W H Bassie arrives with Kimberley turkeys for Mayook wintering. Jim Kelly, wearing green necktie, plans hunting this fall with guides. Tillicum Granby Dalgardne back in town until spring. Bob Barker promotes fast auto riding with guides. Barker confined to hospital with serious cold after arrival in Steele. A Halloween sheet and pillowcase dance is set for Steele Opera House, first dance of the year. town hopes dance club revival.
All Belgian cabinet members reach Havre except Charles de Bouquerville who stays with King Albert after Ostend consultations. The premier and war minister expected later, the French legation joins and public buildings are at officials disposal. Celestin Hennion assigned to security duties for the Belgian government.
Mr F Adolph senior and junior visit Spokane while Stanley Radford now works in Walla Walla. Fraser BA appointed to teach in Baynes school. Dr Foster veterinary surgeon from Gateway visits Waldo. Fernie litigations involve Hart and McIntyre over property values. Milne in Spokane for nose surgery. Tom Prentice sold wares. Daughters of the Empire meet at Adolph's hall with large turnout.
Ottawa reports rumors of an early appeal to the people by the government but no definite decision. Sir Robert Borden and his cabinet may wait for changes in the Quebec wing, possibly announced after Friday. Ontario MPs arrive in the capital amid divided opinions on an election, with a December vote suggested if pursued.
A World War II era poem extols the steadfast British man who defends commerce and homes against invasion. It elevates sacrifice and duty, railing at traitors who hoard wealth while Britain faces enemy threats.
A lyrical plea contrasts hardship of the poor with labor and resilience, then shifts to a wartime rally calling for volunteers from all regions to serve the Empire. It emphasizes unity across class lines and a pledge to fight for the Union Jack.
An excerpted poem in which a speaker from the empire warns rivals to stand aside and vows aggression. It invokes lions, bears, and a southern mate while claiming fear of a conquered foe and promising merciless action. The piece channels defiant imperial rhetoric.
An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a better remedy than salts, offering painless, regular bowels without griping or looseness. The copy notes quick action, candylike taste, and a money back guarantee, with price points 10c 26c 60c and exclusive sales through Rexall Stores via Beattie Murphy Co. Ltd. special agents.
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