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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1928
Page
2
In a meditation on life span, Edward W. Bickle argues longevity hinges on pace and restraint. He notes better health follows slower living, citing heredity, virtue, and simple living from Canada and Southern Europe as examples, urging readers to choose a steadier course over frantic striving.
Victoria reports Hon William Sloan announce powdered coal plants to be used in government buildings in Victoria and Tranquille sanitarium. About 1100 tons yearly at Victoria and 3500 tons at Tranquille. Dominion study from Europe informs conversion to powdered coal and liquid form. Atlantic liner fuel cost savings cited.
Mrs. R. Sherwin of Selby Street Nanaimo took the top prize of 1660 dollars in the hospital sweepstake. Second prize went to D. Downes of Nanaimo, with other winnings listed for Shawnigan Lake Ocean Falls Vancouver and local contributors. Winning numbers are provided.
James Monks of Minto and longtime local miner died Thursday morning at 2 80. He leaves a widow and eight children four sons Thomas William John and James and four daughters including Mrs Wragg of Vancouver and Mrs C Davis of Union Bay. Funeral from the family residence Sunday at 2 PM with burial in Cumberland Cemetery officiated by Rev BH Robathan.
Union Bay resident Mrs. C A Ingram of Stillwater visits her parents Mr. and Mrs G Davis. Mrs. C Kirkwood returns to Powell River after a week with the Walkers. Dr. Wilson of Vancouver stays with Mr. and Mrs J Hobbins. Clarence Graham spends the week as a visitor. J Dollar returns from Alaska business trip. Mrs J Street of Denman Island visits Saturday.
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