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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
2
The Cumberland Islander urges observing Mother's Day with remembrance and gifts. It notes possible ties to older Mothering Sunday customs and encourages children and grandchildren to plan sweets and letters to delight mothers.
The piece reflects on Joyce Kilmer's famous poem and the universal fondness for growing things. It muses on keeping plants in windows, water clusters, or boxes on window ledges as a simple, shared pleasure.
A caller describes turning a small ground patch from the garage to the back door into a thriving garden. Using seeds, sun, and effort, readers can loosen clay with ashes and enrich soil with fertilizer to grow vegetables for home tables or gifts, with minimal cost.
An editorial urges serious consideration of changing men’s attire away from stiff collars and pants to more comfortable options. Readers are invited to form a global club to support sensible dress, sharing opinions by mailing the editor.
February coal production across British Columbia declined from January totals. Weather likely boosted domestic fuel use in January, contributing to the drop. Island and regional mines show varied results with Na naimo and Crow's Nest Pass among the affected districts.
The CMA emphasizes prenatal care as essential for safe pregnancy and healthy births. It cites Winnipeg General Hospital as a successful model with over two thousand cases and only two maternal deaths, warning that inadequate supervision can lead to illness or death during pregnancy or confinement.
Sealed tenders to supply coal for the Dominion Buildings and Experimental Farms and Stations across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia are due by 12 noon on April 23 1930. Forms and conditions available from the listed district architects and Ottawa officials. A deposit up to 10 percent may be required to secure contract property. By order N Desjardins Secretary Department of Public Works Ottawa March 26 1980.
An essay argues that a home’s value hinges on residents and that proper dwelling conditions support healthy growth. It stresses fresh air, water, food, sleep, exercise, and space, noting windows, cooking facilities, and access to outdoor play are essential for children’s development.
The article urges children to spend much time outdoors for air and activity, noting fresh air improves mood and body function. It emphasizes ventilation at home, sunlit windows, and playgrounds in home design. It also reports Irving Morgan of Vancouver passing preliminary drafting exams, first in a 45-student class.
A recent whist drive at the school house under the Community club ran ten tables. First prizes went to Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Mitchell, with seconds earned by Mrs. Feeley and Tom Feeley. The McLeod orchestra plus Bill Whitehouse on banjo supplied music for the after-dance entertainment following refreshments.
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