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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1921
Page
4
The article urges British Columbians to buy locally produced goods to strengthen the province's industry and reduce imports. It notes past weak efforts and stresses a shared obligation for households and manufacturers to improve value and service while boosting payrolls and employment.
Lieut Gordon B Jackson secretary of the Navy League of Canada praised Admiral Nelson as a model for political, industrial and social life. He cited Nelsons returns of sword and Bahama voyage and the Trafalgar race as guiding principles for reforms and national welfare.
Official records show 1920 US consumption of 41 million proof gallons of distilled spirits with 51 million gallons remaining stored in bonded warehouses. The data reflect the early impact of the prohibition amendment after one year.
The report notes over 14 000 stills in operation with 93 789 demolished and 123 494 gallons of spirits destroyed. Storage taxes and penalties reach 23 340 000 dollars while federal raids seize 1 000 000 dollars worth of motor cars in efforts to curb bootlegging.
The piece extols fearlessness as civilizational progress, cites Forbes Magazine on landlords and children under 14, recalls a perpetual motion hoax in Los Angeles, and notes a Denver reminder to tax pedestrians crossing streets as City Council oversight.
Cumberland defeated Victoria West 3 0 with Walker in goal and Horne scoring for the Norths while Copas and Muir starred for the Wests. Carle exited early with a cut eye, and the match featured fast play, strong defending, and late extended pressure from Wests.
The Union Bay last junior football team defeated Bevan Juniors by two goals to one in the Cumberland and District Junior League at Bevan last Sunday. Auchingale opened with a fierce strike and Johnson added a second before half time. Bevan reduced with Aitken early in the second half but could not equalize, Brown refereeing to general satisfaction.
Cumberland United hosts a South Wellington team in the McBride Shield on the local grounds Saturday at 4 30. Referee is Mr Locke of Victoria. Admission is gentlemen 50 cents, ladies 25 cents. Conti named centre forward, with Pilling potentially stepping in if transfer clears. Starting line-up includes Walker Hitchens Campbell Irvine Roberts Jackson Milligan Boothman Conti Horne Sutherland.
A witty quip recounts a comic debt exchange where a doctor charged $3 to see a tongue and an opponent paid $6 to reveal a poker hand. The punchline lands on clever payback from a playful confrontation.
Cumberland impressed in a 4 0 victory over the Wests in Victoria on Good Friday with a strong team display. Carle’s injury drew sympathy from rivals while Milligan and Horne lead the attack as Cumberland earned praise from Victoria supporters.
Coastwise shipping list shows vessels loaded at Union Bay and Vancouver coal wharves with calls to Ocean Falls Anyox and Victoria. Ships include Annox Gleeful Charmer Plunger Jessie Mac Reliance Teucer Dauntless Olive M Belle and more scheduled for March and late March sailings to coastwise destinations.
Tenders are invited for the building of a septic tank and installing four flush toilets in the Fraternity Hall Co. Block at Cumberland. Tenders must be received by April 16, 1921. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars apply to Jos. Horbury, Secretary, Cumberland, B. C. 4-16.
Miss Smart laments a change in a man’s attentiveness while Mrs. Blank reveals the man is her husband. The dialogue suggests social embarrassment as a small, humorous scene unfolds in a public setting.
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