Martyr Maxime Menard and the heedless speed of modern life
The article memorializes Dr Maxime Menard a pioneer in radiology who died of cancer after 15 years of ray exposure. It notes his sacrifice and dedication as he supervised patients despite disability and contrasts this with sensational crime coverage. It also critiques urban haste driven by autos and consumer culture, urging a calmer approach to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxime
Dad Menard
Paris
Menard
Daily Press
Dr. Menard
New Jersey
Garden Railway blooms across Canada with CPR effort
Thousands of trees shrubs and perennials were shipped to CPR stations across Canada in May for the Garden Railway program. The effort, started about 35 years ago, is run by CPR horticulturists with plantings by station employees aiming for the general manager’s cup and district prizes. During WWI about 2,000 gardens were converted to vegetable plots to help feed troops overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
C.P.R
Saint John
Victoria
Canada
WANTED Cars and cheap trades
WANTED We want cars. If you have a car and need cash write or call B C Motor Exchange Ltd 1052 Fort St Victoria B C. FOR SALE Eight roomed house pantry bath and toilet Mrs M Watson 107 Maryport Ave Cumberland. FOR SALE Four Room cottage in good condition Cheap for cash Accept 175 Box 112 Cumberland B C. IN MEMORIAM James G Lockhart Aug 19 1922 Shaughnessy Military Hospital aged 24 The love we bear for him who sleeps will never fade away. VIOLIN Mrs Carey L C V late pupil of Dr Brodsky resumes piano and violin Sept Apply P D Drawer 430 Cumberland or Islander Office. FRUIT FOR CANNING OR DESSERT Bartlett pears Italian and French prunes delivered when required Small eating pears 1.00 per box 1-2 boxes supplied. Ros siter Comox Phone 213Q 32-34
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B. C., Motor Exchange Ltd
Fort St
Victoria
B.C
Tnn
Desser
Rossiter
Comox
James G. Lockhart
Shaughnessy Military Hospital
Cumberland
Mineral find near Topley surpasses Premier mine claims
Advices from Smithers in Central British Columbia say the recent mineral discovery near Topley is more important than first thought. Surface dimensions list 300 square feet with a fifty foot depth and a fifty foot tunnel. Assays show gold and silver values from 30 dollars on the surface to 300 dollars in the tunnel. Ore platforms are built and ore is being stockpiled for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithers
British Columbia
Topley
Ontario
The Perfect Figure of Venus Advice on Beauty Wear
A guide extols natural beauty and grace while noting small defects can be corrected by wearing, stressing that the ideal figure of Venus is not universal but can be enhanced through suitable garments.
The Chico Corsets Offer Custom Fit Models
An advertisement invites customers with difficult figures to visit for a matching Chico Corset model. It touts C C a la Grace corsets as durable and comfortable for many wearers.
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B. C
Edward W. Bickle
Europe
Old World
Kenora Station
Port MacNicoll Station
Memoriam
Cumberlanl
Venus
City Meat
W. P. Symons
Cumberland General Hospital
BH. D, Pickard
Cumberland Hospital Board
llo-Ilo Theatre
John W. Considine
Jir
Valentino
EAGLE
Vilma Banky
Louise Dresser
Hans Era
Clarence Brown
Zorro
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