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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald urges voters to back T D Caven in the forthcoming riding contest. It argues organized labor supports the Conservative candidate and predicts a close result reflecting approval of the Bowser government and its constructive policies amid Liberals’ graft charges.
The letter argues Conservatives have spent wisely on public works and mining support, praising the Minister of Mines and prohibition and women's suffrage as progressive. It warns voters that Liberal promises threaten road funding and district prosperity rooted in mining and mixed farming, urging support for the current government.
The piece urges Cranbrook voters to approach the election with seriousness. It stresses that selecting lawmakers influences provincial progress and every resident’s future, urging individuals to ensure they vote for what is right for themselves, their children, and their property.
The letter questions Liberal leaders' fitness compared to Conservative rulers citing the Pim Church scandal and Brewster writ as evidence. It argues Liberal promises mislead voters and defends Conservative cuts as prudent during a global downturn while labeling Liberal critique as destructive and unfounded.
The Calgary Herald notes Canadian Pacific railway profits from munitions wartime production have not been charged to normal accounts. Profits have funded patriotic relief and other war expenses, not part of regular workings. The piece lauds this patriotism as commendable for Canada today.
The Vancouver News-Advertiser critiques Mr. Brewster and his writ as failed strategy aimed at crippling public services and province credit. It argues the attempt was bad citizenship and political maneuvering that did not succeed.
Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper blasts Brewster as promising to abolish patronage, calling it grand, while mocking opponents as old grandmas. He argues the Grit party will not permit a government to end rewards for thirteen lean years of opposition.
Nelson News reports the Conservative government is set to return to power with a substantial majority on Thursday. The piece argues Kootenay-Boundary should stay with the governing side to better press local claims and avoid opposition stances that hamper constituency interests.
Western Canadian farmers reap benefit from higher world prices as Alberta yields improve despite rust and bad weather. A Number 5 wheat fetches 1.27 dollars at common points, signaling resilience in the west despite past crop damage.
Record of school exhibits and contests featuring vegetables. judging includes onions beans potatoes and grain collections. student entries list named participants in drawing painting embroidery and cooking.
Alderman Knowles of Turtleford Saskatchewan argues prohibition raises drunkenness and harms revenue citing North Battleford dispensary failures and increased whiskey consumption. Kenora Ontario notes Manitoba liquor imports fuel a growing cross-border trade and shipping network.
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