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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1922
Page
5
A brief note urges readers to focus on nutrition and value when shopping, promoting bread as a staple healthful choice. It emphasizes considering food value in everyday purchases and endorses increasing bread consumption as a simple, affordable option.
The Liquor Control Act requires all persons with private stocks of wines liquors or other intoxicants to report them to the board. An order in council approved the reporting form must be used to list liquor kept or possessed not purchased from a government store. The owner must state the cost item by item and swear an affidavit that the statements are correct. Japanese and Chinese liquors are included.
The year ending January 31 1922 shows receipts totaling 1505.70 with entries from bank balance 120.88 memberships and various events including luncheons balls tag days and local town donations. Expenditures total 218.43 89.10 38.50 9.25 17.50 68.25 39.05 26.00 40.80 86.50 20.20 and other costs leaving a balance of 1506.70. accounts audited by A Mackinnon and F A McCarthy.
Meetings occur on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month in the Fraternity Hall on Dunsmuir Avenue. Visiting brethren are invited. Officers listed: Hugh McLean Davidson C Ranger IF Eaton Secretary F Slaughter Treasurer.
Gardendale Indiana farmer G V Meyers reports great egg production from sprouted oats as green feed during fall and winter. He notes hens stay healthier and that sprouted oats provide affordable nutrients alongside grain and mash.
The chiropractors of British Columbia consider opening a college and launching an educational campaign to promote their healing methods. About fifty chiropractors practice in Vancouver and many have faced court charges for practising without a licence.
The city introduces a steep tax schedule sparking dismay among hotel operators and other businesses. Hotels face large increases from flat fees to per room charges, with examples like the Vancouver hotel rising dramatically for 100 plus rooms. Some business owners discuss forming a Taxpayers' Protective Association to oppose the measure.
In Seattle sources say film and theater interests in the United States will back a drive to end Sunday closing of amusements. The campaign is moving toward Canada with Vancouver listed, and organizers report inquiries about the law. Influence from film interests is reported to aid the movement to open motion picture houses.
Medical men report a marked rise of goitre across British Columbia with Vancouver affected most. Cases are mild but numerous, mainly among girls and young women. Cause unknown, possible link to drinking water being explored by the Medical Association.
In New Westminster, Barney and Michael Hogan, once estranged, have been reunited after 41 years. Barney searched the papers to find his brother who had moved to Dayton, Ohio. The brothers plan to settle on a Fraser Valley farm.
Vancouver friends cite an English Vladivostok notice about Victor George Tenby a Canadian citizen and former US occupation army member held in a Siberian prison. He was convicted of sedition with a death sentence later commuted to four years in the mines. The US consul cannot intervene. Release is reportedly expected soon.
Vancouver reports from several sources say hotels in BC face a bad fix. Property values inflate taxes, owners claim high taxes ruin profits. An average 100 room hotel pays about 1800 dollars yearly in taxes yet rents bring only about 300 monthly.
Civilized society may curb many vices yet observers remain drawn to illegal contests as man grapples with the lure of dog fighting, testing moral progress and public restraint.
Returned veterans plan to apply for positions running office elevators now held by girls claiming the women do not need work and have comfortable homes. The girls insist they need the jobs and will defend them.
Vancouver reports an elderly farmer, Adam Bleck, found relief from angina pectoris by crawling on his hands and knees to call a doctor. The doctor suggests the position and action provided relief, a discovery noted as potentially valuable to the medical field amid mentions of Sir Ernest Shackleton's death.
Smith and Brown discuss Jones as he faces trouble in court. Brown hints a woman is involved in the chase while noting a charge of a Miss Demeanor against Jones.
Boxes for Ladies open all night. The notice advertises affordable meals and refreshments for events with late hours and party or dance options.
At the annual G W V A meeting officers were elected for 1922 including President F Slaughter and First Vice-president A S Johnston. Women’s Auxiliary officers and multiple committees were named and a Tuesday 7 pm meeting was scheduled to arrange a rally and smoker. Australian Militia seeks next of kin for deceased soldiers medals and effects with Canada-born names listed for reference.
City to hire unemployed workers for a municipal golf park funding shared by Dowlaton, Province, and municipality. When finished it aims to be among the coast’s best links. Includes a quoted aphorism from the Houston Post.
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