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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
6
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Rumors say the Mc Bride government will push a redistribution bill in the coming session. South East Kootenay could gain four seats with Cranbrook and Fernie cities as separate ridings and rural constituencies. Ministers from both cities and rural areas could press the government to address land settlement, settlement costs, and favorable climate for promoting farming across Cranbrook districts.
The Toronto Globe quotes Liberals declaring pride in defeat over victory. They say Canada faces national detriment from failed trade aims and praise Sir Wilfrid Laurier for sticking to principles amid a difficult campaign.
The item discusses political defeat and the implied consequences for Liberalism in Canada. It asserts pride in the defeat and contrasts it with imagined opponents' victory, framing the outcome as dishonor avoided and national honor defended.
Basil G. Hamilton of Invermere BC confirms Thompson C Elliott's visit spurring interest in David Thompson and early 1800s exploration in southwestern British Columbia. He notes Elliott established New Fort Kootenay near Wilmer and uncovers palisade remnants, while Old Fort Kootenay lies at Canterbury Point beside Invermere. He clarifies Thompson was not a doctor.
Armand Lavergne demands a plebiscite on Mr. Borden s naval proposals, threatening fight if a general election is called without direct public verdict. The piece notes Liberal resistance and political risk for Borden, with Quebec pivotal in potential opposition to large navy spending.
The Baptist church schedules Rev. C. J. Kendall to conclude a Soul Winning series with morning Bible use and evening baptism of the Holy Ghost topics. The Methodist church, led by Rev. W. Elson Dunham, sets Harvest Home at both 11 am and 7:30 pm services with a music program includingProcessional and Anthem selections.
A small sawmill town uses sawdust from a large mill to produce illuminating gas. The plant, with two branches of five horizontal retorts, can distill ten tons of sawdust daily. Pine sawdust is delivered via hopper and screws to retorts, carbonized, and conveyed to a sealed car then to a condenser. Residue is neglected as fuel, the system focused on gas production.
Church column lists Sunday low mass at 8 40 am high mass 10 30 am procession 2 to 3 pm Rosary and Benediction 7 30 pm. Monday and holy days mass 9 am week days 9 am at the hospital P Plamondon CM.
The Odd Fellows held an annual election in Winnipeg on September 18. Columbus A. Keller of San Antonio Texas was chosen grand sire, Judge Robert F. Daniel of Georgia deputy grand sire, John B. Goodwin of Hartmore reelected grand secretary, and Mo Richards Muckle of Philadelphia reelected grand treasurer.
Canadian lumbermen, surveyed by The Canadian Lumberman, praise using sawdust for illumination. They favor carbonizing waste wood in automatic hogging systems to cut labor. Many Canadian mills produce 50 000 to 200 000 feet daily in small towns, where waste use could benefit both mills and local residents.
The threatened strike of CPR telegraph operators from Halifax to the Pacific was averted as the company met the demands presented in full. In Cranbrook District East Kootenay John Angus Fergusson of Cranbrook BC a tie inspector applies to purchase land described as Lot 10317 160 acres more or less with specified boundaries dated August 17 1912.
Captain Stride will conduct a special memorial service at Creston on Sunday night September 22 as churches unite for a week of meetings. The schedule lists Holiness meetings Sunday 11 am and 8 pm, Free and Easy Sunday 3 pm, Salvation Tuesday, and Praise Friday night with Harvest festival services planned for September 29 and 30.
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