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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
2
The Cumberland Islander notes Hubbard’s 1912 credo praising belief in self, products, firm, colleagues, American business methods, printers ink, and industrial workers. It emphasizes truth, benefit to others, sunshine, health, and making friends with every sale. Amen.
A nature note explains that female deer care for their fawns by leaving them to feed but always returning. This behavior keeps fawns from starvation or neglect, as a nearby mother vigilantly cares for her young, improving survival chances versus bottle feeding.
The editor and chief editorial writer of the Cleveland Press face days in jail and $500 fines for contempt after criticizing a Cleveland judge over an injunction related to a betting contribution system. The piece argues contempt powers misuse to silence press outside court.
A party of Eastern delegates to the Canadian Fisheries Association convention visited the Pacific Biological Station at Depart ure Bay Nanaimo after arriving from Prince Rupert. Attendees included T J O Connor and Mrs O Connor R W Gould W Clayton H Paisley W A Jolicoeur C Smithen and others. They later traveled by stage to Victoria for dinner hosted by Hon S L Howe.
An Irish fireman rescues a woman at a blaze but loses his grip near the ladder bottom and falls with the woman on top. A doctor quickly pronounces him battered yet brave and the man quips that he should have let the lady go first.
The garden flower show in Mrs. Ray Dawson's garden drew a large crowd on Wednesday of last week with many attendees admiring the blooms and display beds.
The Comox Agricultural Society Horticultural Branch lists prize winners for the August flower show opened by Hon. W R Motherwell on August 14. Gladioli winners Mrs M G Fairbairn and Mrs A Kerton. Dahlias Mrs R Young and C W Leecham. Carnations Mrs Theed Pearse and Mr Theed Pearse. Vase of sweet peas Mrs Ray Dawson and Mr Charles Simms. Bowl of Roses Charles Simms and Mr Thomas Stewart. Bowl of annuals Mrs Fairbairn and Mrs Ray Dawson. Bowl of perennials Mr Leedam and Mr T Stewart.
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned for Fishermen's Floats at Prince Rupert B C will be received until 12 oclock noon daylight saving Wednesday September 7 1929 Plans and contract forms can be viewed or obtained at the Department District Engineer Victoria Building and Construction Industries Exchange Vancouver and Victoria Builders Exchange also at the Post Office Prince Rupert Tenders must use printed forms and be accompanied by 10 percent security by cheque or acceptable bonds Note Blueprints require a 10 dollar deposit refundable with a regular bid by order S E OBrien Department of Public Works Ottawa July 31 1929
Campbell River August 6 the British Columbia Telephone Company opened a new exchange on the Campbellton Road west of the Thulin residence. The plant, built to link with radiophone services, was cut over in twenty minutes in the presence of district manager Leo Greig and Vancouver engineers. New staff include Miss J Boffey from Cumberland as agent and Miss B Adlem from Victoria. Mrs D Robertson becomes night operator with a trainee relief operator. The upgrade signals faith in Campbell River and supports local industrial growth.
Canadian Pacific workers uncover an Indian grave last May during irrigation ditch construction near Brooks Alberta. Experts date the burial to 300 to 400 years old, noting the grave was likely above ground originally but buried over centuries.
Vancouver service runs weekly with Alaska sailings every Monday at 8.00 p.m. via Prince Rupert Anyox and Stewart. Sailings every Wednesday and Saturday at 8.00 p.m. to Queen Charlotte Islands. Regular weekly schedule announced.
The Confederation departs Vancouver daily at 10 30 a m for Kamloops Jasper Edmonton Saskatoon Regina Brandon Winnipeg and Toronto with connections to Ontario and Southern points The Continental Limited leaves Vancouver at 9 50 p m daily for Kamloops Jasper Edmonton Saskatoon Winnipeg Ottawa Montreal with connections to Maritime and US points The trains offer through service to Chicago via Duluth and to Kelowna via Armstrong and Vernon.
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