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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
2
Rev Hillis Wright denounces provincial prohibition as unenforced and ineffective. He argues the liquor trade remains on sale despite the statute, while the government cannot fully enforce the law without alienating the liquor element.
In Cranbrook the rain elicited talk of merit for churchgoing in wet weather and questions about mankind's power over rain. The piece notes past rainmakers like Elijah and Hatfield, critiques superstition, and argues for an irrigation system guided by government action to regulate water when and where needed.
A provincial leader urges finding a premier who can craft a policy to develop BC’s vast resources for the people. He highlights potential in fisheries, forests, agriculture, minerals, and tourism, praising the province’s natural wealth and opportunities for growth and a high standard of living.
The piece laments vast untapped assets in fishing, timber, soil fertility, and minerals wasted by overgrowth and neglect. It criticizes politicians for complex excuses and favoritism, urging development to improve living standards and prosperity for the people.
The Oliver King administration faces a money crunch forcing tax sales to fund government, prompting protests over selling farmers’ lands. The Cranbrook Fernie split redounds on Minister Dr King, with economy moves supporting Fernie media while Cranbrook is cut out. The Herald condemns the plan and notes wasteful notices paid to foreign propaganda organs and a potential three cent stamp levy for department inquiries.
Opinion pieces question whether A. L. Fisher 1. and M. L. 4. sold themselves to the Liberals. The writer attacks Liberal policies including a politically funded railway and criticizes financing through the public treasury while urging patriotic sacrifice and saving.
The Canadian press promotes thrift by reducing newsprint use and cutting unnecessary circulation. It urges newspapers to shrink sizes, drop excess features, and focus on quality over quantity while urging overdue subscribers to remit or cancel to trim mailing lists.
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