Watchmakers offer repairs and jewelry service
Felt watch repair note from a local shop promises careful work and short notice on springs while highlighting moderate charges. The text also mentions removing signs protruding over sidewalks by September 26 and cites a strict enforcement penalty. A memorial service at Fort Steele honors Salvation Army leader Captain Strife, with substantial local attendance. Provincial timber revenue for August totals 161084.96 with detailed breakdowns. Edmonton Journal editor M. R. Jennings reports excellent harvest conditions in Northern Alberta and plans irrigation evaluation with Matt Pratt. Key City Lodge Nov 42 to meet on Monday for initiatory degree.
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Strifle
Salvation Army
Fort Steele
Stride
Wort Steele
M. R. Jennings
Edmonton Journal
B. C
Pratt
Key City Lodge
Town Topics from Cranbrook Fair and Local Events
Mr Mott constable at Marysville among visitors at the Cranbrook Agricultural fair J T Browning of Moyie attends Mrs Browning away on coast Mrs J M Robertson to host Knox Church Ladies Aid tea September 26 Special Crown jars sale at Ward and Harris His Honor Judge Thompson left for Fernie to hold county court then Wilmer and Golden Al Rankin to manage new Bassano hotel A W Bleasdell from Fernie G E Henderson Bull River Falls Power manager with F G Low Chicago engineer inspecting plant McCreery Bros fall opening sale ongoing today concrete sidewalks work expands toward Armstrong Norbury avenues Fourteenth international Y M C A railroad departments conference in Chicago Cranbrook Y M C A delegates likely to attend Sawmill near Sinclair by Upper Columbia Valley Orchards Ltd capacity 20000 feet daily irrigation plans for 15000 acres moving pictures at Auditorium this evening and Friday with That’s Happiness as Friday specialty.
In Memoriam William Booth
In Memoriam William Booth founder and commander in chief of the Salvation Army born 1829 died August 20 1912 from Punch the warrior knights of Christian fame led the faith battle line stormed breach and swept through blood and flame under the Cross for sign such was his life’s crusade and as their death inspired purpose pure of taint the soldier-saint died to free the thrall of misery and give them renewed hope
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The
Salvation Army
Punch
Warrior
Knights of Christian Fame
Wome
Soldier of Christ Laid to Rest at Historic Fair
A tribute to a brave figure described as a Soldier of Christ. The piece honors a life of faith and service, noting resilience, duty, and sacrifice joined with a calm finish toward the light. The final lines salute a local hero who died with honor.
Grand Trunk Pacific Hotel to rise in Edmonton
Edmonton officials announce the Grand Trunk Pacific hotel will cost about 1.5 million dollars and start work soon. The seven story steel concrete building will span 460 by 100 feet, overlook the Saskatchewan river, and include 300 sleeping rooms along with dining halls and parlors in the heart of the business district. Supervising architect H H Ross says the project will rank with continental hotels of its size.
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Edmonton
Alta
Grand Trunk Pacific
Saskatchewan River
Edmonton Club House
H. H. Ross
Western Matrimonial Chances and Gender Balance
A Globe article argues Canada faces a gender imbalance with fewer wives than husbands, especially in the West. It cites census figures by province, urges European publicity, and calls on eastern women to consider Western prospects for marriage and family life.
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Toronto Globe
Ontario
Western
East
Europe
West
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Territories
England
Buena Vista Gardens promoted as prime Cranbrook land
A real estate pitch touts Buena Vista Gardens as premier Cranbrook residential land with superb soil, water view, roads, and trees. Five acre tracts are offered at low prices with easy terms, via Granbrook Agency and their fruit display window.
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Buena Vista Gardens
J. F. P. Leslie
Cranbrook
Rockies
Selkirks
Granbrook, Agency
Minto Cup Lacrosse Championship Set for New Westminster
The 1912 world lacrosse title will be decided at the provincial exhibition in New Westminster on October 1 and 5 pitting New Westminster champions of B C Lacrosse and Cornwall champions of N S U for the Minto Cup. The cup, held by New Westminster for three years, then went to Vancouver in 1911. Cornwall arrived from the east after strong wins to challenge for the silverware. The two games were moved to the fair week after exhibition officials secured a $7 000 offer for the matches. Joe Lally represented Cornwall in the talks. The games will open and close the fair with the first Tuesday afternoon and the second on the following Saturday.
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New Westminster
B.C. Lacrosse Association
Cornwall Club
N.S.U
Vancouver
Salmonbellies
Cornwalls
Joe Lally
Big
Cornwall Clinb
Miss Marion Rumsey Offers Classes at Masonic Hall
Miss Marion Rumsey holds Juvenile Class at the Masonic Hall to commence Saturday October fifth at 3 p.m. An adult Fancy Dancing class is being formed with private lessons by arrangement. FP particulars address Box 1 Phone 357.
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Marion Rumsey
Masonic Hall
New Coats and Costumes Arrive From Fashion Centres
New shipments reach Cranbrook offering a broad range of coats and costumes. Prices range from $15.00 to $60.00, with the retailer claiming the selection surpasses anything previously shown in Cranbrook.
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Cranbrook
Millinery Shop Announces Busy Opening and Fresh Goods
The opening of our millinery business has been highly successful with daily arrivals of new goods. The display remains well stocked and customers are invited to inspect the collection.
Fripp Questions North American Fruit Supply Practices
The Toronto Mail and Empire reports Ottawa MP A E Fripp alleges fruit companies in British Columbia withhold surplus to keep prairie prices high. He claims BC producers are blocked from prairie consumers, forcing higher costs from packing, rail, and multiple handlers. American fruit combines allegedly control much prairie distribution to regulate California fruit supply.
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Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Toronto Mail
Empire
British Columbia
Fripp
Prairie
American Fruit
California
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Raworth Brow
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Pticious
Ness
Wenona
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Forest Protection Fund
Ward and Harris
Koote
the Beattie-Murphy Co.,Limited
Rexall
B.C
Albert
W.h.wilson
Mr. Mott
Marysville
J. T. Browning
Moyie
Mrs. Browning
J. M. Robertson
Knox Church Ladies’ Aid
Thompson
Fernie
Wilmer and
Golden
al Rankin
Bassano
A. W. Bleasdell
G. E. Henderson
Bull’ River Falls
F. G. Low
Chicago
Bull River
Messrs. McCreery Bros
Baker Street
Armstrong and
Norbury Avenues
Sinclair
Upper
Columbia
Cranbrook Trading GO
William Booth
Shane
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Branite
Christ
Turday
Dominion
GT. P
Johnnie
Mama
Jack
New Westminster Fair
the Neal Institute
Bent
Fenanick Ave
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Cranbrook’s Dry Goods and Clothing Stores
Hasutane
Hunt O Darling
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