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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 1928
Page
2
French hen keepers feed red wine to layer birds to boost egg production according to scientists. The piece compares the American hen unfavorably, noting local supplies may not match the French regimen and preserve egg output.
The article notes a new English law punishing wife beating, highlighting European tradition of flogging as authority. It contrasts Canada where a general law suffices, calling such relics of the Dark Ages and noting Canadian wives are not targets. few husbands would try.
The piece extols Lindbergh for avoiding a swelled head after his Paris flight. It argues humility is a virtue and warns that pursuit of money fame or status corrupts character. It contrasts famed figures like Croesus Alexander Napoleon Shakespeare Aristotle Newton and urges readers to stick to work and let others judge.
A vivid review praises The Big Parade shown at the Ilo-Ilo Theatre on February 28 24 and 25. The narrative highlights intense war scenes including troops advancing under fire and German snipers while a French officer orders entrenchment. The piece predicts the film will be among the era’s biggest productions.
Mrs L H MacNeal and son Jock return to Qualicum Beach to reside on their farm. Mr W Westwood travels to Vancouver for a few days on business. Mr Harold Grant visits from Valdez Island for a short stay. Mrs Bert Higgins of Denman Island plans a brief vacation with her mother Mrs McAllister.
A large Cumberland audience enjoyed the Cumberland Koon Klub at the G W V A Hall in aid of the Lady Foresters. The show featured cross patter songs plantation melodies and colorful costumes with many local ladies listed in the cast. Refreshments supported the fund as the event drew notable offers for future appearances.
At Cumberland Cricket Club's Anglican Hall meeting plans were laid to hire Preston Bruce and L R Finch to transform the Y grounds into a proper pitch. A possible Dean Quainton visit from the Island was noted. The club will run three 500 drives with prizes culminating in a grand prize. The first drive is February 20 in the Anglican Hall, with another every two weeks.
Comox Assessment District collects all taxes under the Taxation Act and Public Schools Act are due February 15 1928. Taxes payable at the Government Buildings Cumberland B C. Notice dated February 10 1928 by James L Brown Collector.
The first Western Canada switch locomotive built by Canadian National motive power shops at Transcona is weighed with tender at 356 000 pounds. It was handed to W A Kingsland by A H Eager who oversaw its construction. Three more of the same class are under construction and due for service early this year. Kingsland stands at the pilot beside Eager.
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