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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1921
Page
4
Thousands of gallons were shipped from Vancouver to China this summer in specially designed containers about 500 gallons each. The detail emerged during a recent investigation into the logistics and trade route.
A cautionary note urges buyers to require Bayer on the packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin. It claims Bayer directions are based on two decades of physician guidance and safe use by millions, with aspirin sold in small tin boxes and larger packages in Canada.
Col C H Pollen reports on reorganizing the militia in the Kootenay district. The First Battalion of The Kootenay regiment is formed on a four company basis with Nelson area as leading company under Major J Cartmel, and other centres Cranbrook, Creston, Bernie as headquarters for each company. Budget and staff constraints limit adjutant and sergeant major support.
Extensive advertisement extols Beecham’s Pills as a seventy year old remedy for stomach and liver disorders, constipation and indigestion. It claims relief from biliousness headaches and skin clearance, urging readers to think the points over and take action.
The plan calls for a militia regiment in the Kootenays with a headquarters in the Hanson block at Cranbrook. It would function as a club for members, provide free game materials, and dedicate time for drill and instruction. Leaders endorse reorganizing and emphasize pride in a marching unit and support for veterans and dependents.
A non-partisan group of diligent young men should train to defend their homes and honor their fathers. Such disciplined activity, not tied to any party, offers broad benefits for all involved and for posterity as a living memory of those who fulfilled their duty.
The 19th annual Nelson fair runs September 21 to 23 with the International Amusement Co of Winnipeg providing the Midway. Features include football and lacrosse matches, a western stampede with races and events, a grand masquerade with $50 in prizes, searchlights, and an upgraded track. Entries include Nelson made products, a strong canned goods display, bread prize, and Iowa art, aiming for a record gate.
Preliminary figures indicate Northern Ontario mines will produce about 1.5 million dollars in June, up from May’s 1.3 million and April’s 1.084 million. The quarterly total reaches roughly 3.734 million, the highest in Ontario gold mining history, with expectations of further gains next quarter.
Local officials of Consolidated transact business in town as a dance at Handley's Hall on Friday supports an open air skating rink project. Sullivan And Tunnel Camps resume work after a brief shutdown. Kimberley Sunday School plans social at Summers Hall on the 16th.
F. L. LaBelle of Elko B C purchased the Queen's Hotel in Kaslo from Wm Blair. LaBelle has 23 years in the province and prior hotel experience in Quebec. He and his ten children will join Mrs LaBelle soon. Blair and family depart for Athabasca Landing.
Calgary reports an increase in the buffalo herd at Wainwright leading to the slaughter of about one thousand animals. A dedicated building is under construction for processing. Meat will be distributed nationwide, with heads and skins tracked for possible Dominion government disposal. The Wainwright reserve holds the world’s last large herd, about 3000 animals.
The province frames forest protection as key to prosperity and calls for citizen partnership in conservation. A two day Forestry Convention opens September 19 in Vancouver with a Victoria session on the 21 under the Canadian Forestry Association, drawing lumbermen pulp and paper workers and conservation minded residents.
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