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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
2
W A Myers announces advertising rates and changes. Applications and adjustments must reach the office by Wednesday noon to secure attention. Cranbrook British Columbia date is Thursday September 12 1918.
The Vancouver World criticizes proposed amendments to the municipal act that would centralize power in a Victoria based board of control. It compares to England and Wales local government, warns of reduced municipal autonomy, and urges broad public discussion before passage. It cautions that bush legislation benefits only the legal profession.
The public is urged to boost production, save every dollar, and cut waste to support soldiers overseas. Sacrifice and frugality are praised, with emphasis on hand knitted socks and guarding supplies, while rules for fairs, exhibits, prizes, and admissions are outlined for a community event.
W J Scott, ten years deputy minister of agriculture in the provincial government, receives a $100 monthly superannuation after severe illness. His successor not yet appointed. He condemns the superannuation law as unjust, arguing it favors those who spent public funds over producers who built national wealth.
Regulations outline exhibit delivery requirements ownership of entries and exhibition supervision by the President and Board of Managers. It notes October 1 delivery window shipping responsibilities exhibitor feed provisions and the grounds’ safety precautions.
Exhibitors are reminded that articles already awarded prizes at previous exhibitions cannot compete for new prizes this year. A statutory declaration may be required to certify authorship. All exhibits and displays must be in place by 9 PM October 1. Poultry entries close Wednesday September 25 and all other entries close Saturday September 28.
Hon Dr King and Hon Mr Farris visited centres along the line toward Quesnel and Harve hamp noting that government funds for public works are inadequate but settlement will drive needs. He predicted a postwar influx of settlers to develop vast virgin territories with activity rising in lumber fishing and gold dredging near Prince Rupert.
The minister of mines annual report for the year ending December 31 1917 notes mining activity in British Columbia was steady despite high prices. Sullivan mine in the Kootenays led production with 112000 tons smelter receipts including 90000 zinc ore for the electrolytic plant and 5000 pyrite for acid. Provincial notes mention Creston Indians feeding about 400 horses, Creston valley fruit values around 45000, and overall mineral output placing coal first in value with about 175000000 from coal, copper over 180000000, gold around 169000000, and total mineral production near 87010392. Deserters, a Fernie jail, bribe charges against a former constable, and a bear attack near Fernie are briefly noted.
Hon. J. H. King and Hon. J. W. de B. Farris returned from a two week tour along the G T P railway from Prince Rupert to Prince George and onward via the P G B railway Government road to Quesnel and Ashcroft praising the vast interior’s potential for future settlement and development.
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