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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1928
Page
2
The Cumberland Islander reflects on jobless hardship through blunt ads and commentary. It discusses the pain of unemployment, urges readers to hold onto steady work, and cautions against selling oneself for a chance at any job.
April advertising marks the calendar of retail trade with monthly traits and low prices for readers who follow newspaper ads. Merchants avoid carrying these goods into fall, making the season a period of strategic promotions and timely offers.
The piece notes spring fashion and advertising as a prelude to summer. It praises bright light clothing in gay shades and urges shoppers to read merchants' spring campaigns and trust their bargains amid uncertain prices. It stresses merchants’ planning, enterprise, and informed buying as keys to attracting customers.
Hon. Charles Stewart urges public action as Canada marks Forest Week to curb blazes that have destroyed sixty percent of primeval forests. Officials warn only twenty seven percent of forest wealth remains, with millions at stake for families and capital.
The semi weekly Minto card party Tuesday night ran about two hours. Winners announced include Ladies 1st Mrs Wilcock 2nd Davies consolation Mrs Morgan and in the Ents division James Calnan 1st Jas Wilock 2nd J W Stalker. Miss Harrigan returns from Easter holidays to resume Normal studies in Victoria. Mr Cliff Horwood returns from work around Prince George. School opens Monday as enrolment grows and Principal Smith with Miss Calnan work to finish the term.
Hornby Island notes show Mrs. George Harwood of Union Bay and daughters visiting. a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Anderson. Mrs. Parnell hosted friends. C Weare visited with demonstrations. Women's Institute met with wool samples to Vancouver. Mrs. Parnell to Duncan in May. whist party hosted by Mrs. Harwood with prizes won by Mrs. Harp good and Mrs. Savoie.
Mrs. Andrew and Mr. and Mrs. Robertson thank friends for floral tributes and sympathy in the loss of Andrew Robertson. Appreciation is extended to those who loaned cars during the bereavement and to all who offered support.
Robertson and Hamily express gratitude to Dr MacNaughton Matron and Cumberland General Hospital nurses for their kind attention to Andrew Robertson during his illness in the institution.
Mr and Mrs John J Wier and family express appreciation for many kind messages and sympathy in their bereavement over the loss of their daughter and sister, the late Mrs A C Wier Darch.
Royston Girl Guide Assn presents an illustrated talk on Mystery Mountain by Mrs Don Munday. The event is at the Anglican Hall on Tuesday April 24 at 8 pm with admission 60 cents and children 25 cents.
Advertisement seeking district managers for MAGIC GAS offers easy selling at an equivalent gas price with guaranteed harm free product. Includes agent address on cans and circulars, with proof and free trial offer from P.A. Lefebvre & Co. Limited, MAGIC GAS BUILDING, Alexandria Ontario.
The Department of Railways approves a logging railway on Vancouver Island. Campbell River Timber Co., backed by United States capital, may build from Menzies Bay inland to timber blocks 51 and 115 eight miles, enabling high value timber near Campbell River to be moved to tidewater for milling.
The Campbell River Co may request a revision of the railway plan approved by the department to adjust the right-of-way slightly, but no re-hearing arrangements have been made. The proposed line is a new project unrelated to local logging enterprises and the final cutting plans remain undisclosed.
A local notice urges attendance at the Hospital Ball this evening. A cautioned comparison notes that seasoned woodsmen extinguish a match, unlike the careless act of a novice.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic that penetrates skin issues such as eczema. It claims quick relief after first use and complete remedy with short treatment, promising a full refund if not satisfied.
Miss Gwen Carey in train jer of Mrs Angus Campbell bursary at St Josephs Hospital Victoria marks 2 received her diploma at a brilliant Sea e Sieben Gad racer iene function held at St Anne’s Academy. She sent work in her class as second year April 12 last year she was the win.
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