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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
3
Health guidance from the Canadian Medical Association stresses regular sleep for children. It warns that insufficient rest impairs growth, appetite, and behavior, and advises bedtime rules by age, mandatory afternoon rest, and letting the child wake naturally for adequate health and strength.
The R. L. Process converts coal slack and lignite into smokeless fuel with higher heat value and longer burn time. It yields 1400 lbs of smokeless fuel per ton, plus tar oils, gas, and ammonium sulfate, with a claimed net profit of about 10.20 per ton after treatment costs. Freight and market gains could drive coal industry revival in British Columbia.
Provincial police searched for Ed gar H. P. Pollard assistant inspector for customs at Victoria after he disappeared Friday while fishing near Arbutus Point Parksville. His boat later recovered off Bowser with Pollard presumed lost.
Reports from all sections of drownings coincide with extreme hot weather and stress the need for strict supervision of children's swimming. Dangers include cramps currents and deep holes. even experienced adults can be endangered if help is not available in emergencies.
Census figures reveal the share of people over fifty rose from 9 percent to 16 percent, driven by lower birth rates and reduced immigration. In 1860 forty percent of Canadians and Americans were under twenty, now under forty percent. Analysts warn the aging trend will affect industry as firms limit hires to older workers.
A collage of quips and snippets covers ears piercings no cost, amateur photography, a famed driver, a success writer, forgers, thieves, a dean and fraternity row humor, and a diner exchange about broth. A judge and prisoner exchange a light jail anecdote.
Minto Mrs. Ro Williamson left for Vancouver with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shaw and family to visit her son Prank. Mrs. Matt Piercy returned from Renton Washington. David Benton and James Bryan visited from Trail. Various residents spent time with neighbors and family, including Mrs. Harmston and Mrs. H. Miller. Professor Charles Smith of La Combe Seventh Day Adventist college attended an area convention and visited relatives before heading to Alberni for a Sabbath meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Eccleston and Mr. and Mrs. H. Farmer of Black Diamond, Washington, former city residents, spent the week renewing acquaintances and motored here. They leave today with the Ecclestons heading home and the Farmers visiting Mrs. Farmers' parents in Chemainus for a short time.
A compact biographical note on Richard Bedford Bennett, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Canada, detailing his birth in Hopewell New Brunswick on July 3 1870 his education Dalhousie University and Alberta universities his legal career and political trajectory from Northumberland to Calgary to the House of Commons and his leadership of the Conservative party. It notes his roles including minister of justice and finance his unmarried status and his club memberships and permanent address at the Palliser Hotel Calgary.
On their return from the Forbidden plateau Mr and Mrs Richard Bartel hmess and Mr and Mrs Clive Brooks expressed delight in the unique beauty of the area. They said they would not have missed the trip and will recommend it to friends down south.
Audrey, Alan Fractional, Barbara and Dean No. 2 Mineral Claims in Quatsino Mining Division Rupert District located east of Kiki Lake north of Raving River. Coast Copper Company Limited holder. C A Seaton agent for Coast Copper, intends after sixty days to apply for Certificates of Improvements to obtain Crown Grants. Action under Mineral Act section 5 must be commenced before issuance. Dated birth day of July 130 A. Seaton for Coast Copper Company Limited.
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