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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1921
Page
4
A BC payroll uplift is claimed if residents increase purchases of BC products by ten cents daily, citing a potential $1,000,000 monthly boost. The note links economic support to local workers and cites regional population figures.
Magistrate Jay in Victoria ruled that a man who lawfully buys liquor may decant part of his supply and carry it on his hip. He rejected the needless burden of transporting a demijohn and said the act allows full privileges as long as its provisions are followed?
American observers praise Meighen for strong Canadian rights and autonomous status within the Empire. The St Louis Globe Democrat calls him aggressively Canadian and loyal to the Empire while warning Liberal troubles in Alberta alarm Toronto Globe.
A Cumberland B C resident laments urban change from forest and wildlife to cars and modern vices. He recalls hunter days, deer hides, and a sunup work life, contrasts it with today’s permits, alcohol controls, and phonographs. A reflective regional reminiscence by C J Bunbury.
Officials urge extreme care in forested areas as five hundred sixty five fires have been reported this year. In Comox district no serious outbreaks yet, with air patrols and ground vigilance needed to prevent losses and keep outdoor enjoyment safe. A quoted Palm Beach anecdote from Mrs. Cantacuzene closes with a tale on marriage, love, and warmth.
A sorrowful poem lamenting a mother deer killed by a hunter. The speaker envisions fawns waiting in a mossy lair for their mother while hunger and thirst threaten them. Night sounds, pine winds, and the owl’s call deepen the sense of loss.
Furniture and miscellaneous sale listing including oven range McClary hat blast heater carpets dining-room suite brass bed crib Morris chair wicker chair princess dresses sink clarinet Boelin system and a 1920 Chevrolet car with three acres and six room house offered for quick sale by H. Thompson Royston Road 3-34.
A Vancouver ad promotes cleaning and dyeing services for garments and furnishings with a price list and waterproofing reproofing. The notice mentions Permanent Dye Works Limited at 1641 Fourth Avenue West Vancouver B C. Speaking to the Vancouver Rotarians Mr George Harrison Union Bank manager urged optimism about British Columbia.
The Port Alberni team, visiting on Sunday, routed the local intermediates 14 to 6. The locals showed good form but were outmatched by the visitors, who largely consist of players from the senior grade. Cumberland lineup reads Catcher D. Richards Pitcher D. Hunden First A. Farmer Second P. Courtenay Third R. Robertson Short W. Rickson Right R. Bennie Left A. Winningham Lieutenant A. Somerville Spare V. Dalby.
A Boy Scouts Gazette poem calls for men to mentor youth. It urges fathers teachers and leaders to invest time teaching boys character through sports and practical skills to strengthen country and community. It stresses responsible leadership and interclass unity.
The Great War Veterans Association holds meetings every Tuesday at 7 o'clock in Memorial Hall.
The Ancient Order of Foresters holds meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month at the Fraternity Hall on Dunsmuir Avenue. Visiting brethren are invited. Hugh McLean Davidson C Ranger F Eaton Secretary F Slaughter Treasurer.
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