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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
3
The Canadian Lumberman notes the danger zone of forest depletion with evidence from unseasonable weather. It describes a narrow fringe of forest left between the Arctic circle and habitable Canada, highlighting growing concern over resource loss.
Atlee 10 Bridges of Cranbrook B C seeks a license to take 2 miners inches of water from a creek in North Park Gold Creek area to irrigate sub-lots 1 and 20, Block 4501. Notice posted August 18 1924. Objections due within 30 days after August 22 1924.
Atlee D Bridges reports the use of 2 miner's inches of water from North Park of Gold Creek for irrigation on lands described as sub-lots 1 and 26 of Block 1591 in Kootenay District. Water source lies 177 yards upstream and SW from government bridge on sub-lot 26, Block 4691. Ground dated August 18, 1924.
The article notes similar mild southern climate trends across Canada and the northern zone with minimal distance between zones. It cites frost line expansion to Florida impacting Palm Beach and Miami, where killing frosts now occur each season, reflecting broader forest devastation effects.
The article notes a historical shift from orange groves to wheat land in Ocala and surrounding regions. It laments widespread pine forest loss north of Florida, once a windbreak against cold fronts, linking deforestation to drier summers and more severe storm cycles. It cites Gene Stratton Porter on timber cutting changing climate.
A feature on how Indian trains carry passengers and their bedding with servants aiding morning routines. It notes large compartments, extensive luggage, and the comfort level, with first class Bombay to Delhi fares around 35 dollars. It previews the Empress of Canada's 1924 Round the World cruise and plans for future voyages aboard Empress of France with rail extensions to Delhi Agra and other sites.
Frank J D Barnjum laments premature freezes and shifting climate seen in his childhood. He condemns drought heat and overuse of forests and waters, and questions Ottawa government action. He argues sprinklers windmills and irrigation are now common due to changed weather patterns. He asserts the nation has wasted vital natural resources.
Norman Moore Cranbrook district forester reports 191 fires by mid August in East Kootenay up from 68 the year before. Dutch Creek Windermere country suffered the worst blaze with 188 workers. Rain in early August aided Cameron Creek near Goat River. Ten percent lightning caused fires while ninety percent arose from human carelessness. Public cooperation increased, and two lookout stations at Swansea Ingemere and Moyie aided protection. Portable Evinrude pumps helped extinguish about sixty nine small fires within fifty feet of streams.
Victoria reports the Skeena Lumber Company with 500000 capital will take over Kleanza Company of Usk, financed by Minneapolis capital, empowered to establish a pulp and paper mill. It notes BC box making industry with 25 plants, 1200 workers, and payroll over 1.25 million dollars.
Delegates from the Hebrides sailed on the Canadian Pacific liner Marburn to study fishing and farming prospects in the Dominion. They planned to view Western Canada settlements formed by Hebrideans who went to Canada on the Marluch earlier and last spring. In the foreground are the Rev R A MacDonell and Rev Canon A MacDougall with crofters Tehlan McLeod Neil MacMillan Angus MacDonald Lachlan Nicholson among them.
In six weeks about 700 people nightly used forestry dept camps in East Kootenay district along Band-Windermere highway. Increase over last season nears 800 percent as motor tourists flock to Alberta and Saskatchewan autos. Camps are fully equipped with cast iron fireplaces, tables, benches and sanitary conveniences. Each site houses eight cars with about five people per party.
Vancouver firm J Hanbury & Co. announces immediate reconstruction of the Hanbury sawmill on False Creek after a devastating fire caused about 400000 dollars in losses. The landmark plant, repeatedly damaged by fire, will be rebuilt with insurance covering the loss. John Hanbury notes strategic shipping advantage and historic ties to Vancouver.
A pin insists on a double course of being pointed one way and headed another, illustrating a tricky split in direction. The note captures a quirky stance on navigation or method.
A. H. Mayland Mary Bennett and N A Wallinger holders of Free Miner Certificates 75042 75159 T5161 intend within sixty days to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements on the Faith Hope Warhorse and Granite claims in East Kootenay District Fort Steele. Action under Section 85 must be commenced before issuance. Dated July 15 1924.
Government notices outline Crown land rules for agricultural improvement and pre-emption. Applications to the Commissioner of Lands cover purchases for farming, grazing, and timber, with set prices per acre and lease terms.
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