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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
2
In Cranbrook on September 16 1915 the Cranbrook Herald comments on social hypocrisy. It denounces “hyphenated husbands” and calls for public opinion to enforce decency standards amid accusations of bad behavior and racial prejudice.
A fiery railing against social vice in Cranbrook accuses a broad swath of residents from single and married men and women to children of school age. The writer denounces home life, calls for accountability, and warns of divine judgment and social retaliation for immoral behavior.
The Ottawa press debates Major General Sir Sam Hughes receiving a Knight Commander of the Bath honor after his war service. Critics note Borden’s cabinet defense line and pressure from Calgary’s Senator Lougheed, while supporters hail the political and social clout the title would confer in Ottawa.
The piece critiques Sir Max Aitken's forthcoming prose on Sir Sam Hughes and his knighthood, noting Hughes spoke frankly and with merit while warning against overglorification. It then shifts to Cranbrook politics, questioning police commission election by property owners and calling for reform, ending with a jibe about a Georgia jailer facing public scrutiny after a prisoner’s hanging.
Morning service at 11 subject Daniel the Daring. Bible Class at 8 p.m. Evening service at 7 80 p.m. Subject God in Human Experience Mrs F MacPherson to sing Blessed are the poor in spirit for their is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Pastor Rev. Thomas Keyworth leads services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m with Sunday school and adult class. A prayer service is set for Thursday at 8 p m.
Morning service at 11 a.m. Sunday school rally day at 3 p.m. Address by Rev. W. K. Thomson with Revs. Keyworth and Stephen. Evening service at 7.90 p.m.
Sunday worship at Christ Church includes 8 am holy communion 11 am Matins and Holy Communion and 7 30 pm Evensong led by Rev W H Bridge rector The schedule appears in a cautious church notice format with multiple services listed.
Harvest Thanksgiving services set for Saturday and Sunday at 7.30 p.m. in the Citadel with an Ingathering auction of goods fruits and vegetables after the evening service. Ranchers and friends asked to have all gifts ready by Monday evening.
Road builders eye final linking of the Great Horseshoe Highway a 7000 mile continental chain from Miami to Mexico City via Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Canada, the western provinces and cities from Vancouver to Calgary push vast highway programs to attract motor tourism and connect with U S routes.
A Ford Times remark notes that improving roads and highways boosts motor tourism and local business. It argues better roads promote travel, commerce, and cross-border exchange as international relations improve with easier movement and looser boundary lines.
Cranbrook Overseas Club marked its fifth anniversary with a patriotic musical evening in Maple Hall. The program featured numerous local participants, cakes and refreshments served by the women’s committee, and ENCORE received by all. A September 28 dance was announced to continue the celebration.
A printer error caused name mixups in Wyandotte prize awards. The corrected list shows proper recipients like Reliable Egg Farm and A A Williams with first and second placements, while the pay sheet remains correct. Alb H Webb, secretary Fall Pair, notes the mixup arose from similar names and confirms the correct winners will receive prizes.
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