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Newspaper

Cumberland Islander

Location

Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Feb 12, 1921

Page

5

Buckley’s Bronchitis Mixture Promises Quick Health Return

Advertisement claims millions killed in action against germs and bronchial disease with Buckley’s Bronchitis Mixture. It cites letters from Canada praising the remedy and a Montreal testimonial from Herbert Corri. Guarantees satisfaction or money back and local sale in Cumberland by R. E. Frost.

Buckley All Rae of Canada Montreal Montreal Standard Herbert Corri McKay Street Cumberland R. E. Frost

Dovelike remark sparks gossip about spinster marriages

Sam jokes about Rene and pigeon toes as a blush raises eyebrows among town residents. Reports say some spinsters and even married women spend time seeking husbands, sparking local chatter.

Sam Rene

Cricket Club Proposed for Cumberland This Summer

Influential men in Cumberland seek to form a cricket club for the coming summer. Interested individuals should send names and addresses to Cricketer care of The Islander. A meeting will be called if enough names are gathered. Nine names so far this week. more are welcome.

Cumberland

Kinney's Mount Robson Expeditions Highlight Canadian Rockies

Kinney, a Canadian Alpine Club member, led pack-train expeditions across the Canadian Rockies lasting months. He captured Mount Robson the highest peak, earning notice in alpine and geographic circles. His ski slides, colored by New York artists, have been shown at major societies and museums and served as war souvenirs with the British and Allied troops.

Canadian Rockies Mr. Kinney Mount Robson Canadian Alpine Club Kinney Ilo-Ilo New York City Geographical Societies of Chicago New York Washington American Museum of Natural History Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences 4Th Canadian Field Ambulance Whitley Epsom Germany

The Fairy's Valentine

A playful poem describes a tiny elf in a sunny hollow writing a love letter with a feather dipped in honey. The elf declares affection for a darling sprite, promising devotion and longing, ending with a blot. The speaker copies the letter and sends it, stating its truth.

Grimsby Old Boys and Girls Reunion Planned

Grimsby Ontario hosts an Old Boys and Girls reunion on August 25 26 and 27 1921. Send name and address to The Old Home Committee Grimsby Ont to receive details and correspondence.

Grimsby Ontario Old Home Committee Ont

City invites tenders for Cumberland property blocks on Dunsmuir Ave

Tenders are invited to purchase or allot Lots 3 4 and 5 Block 10 and Lot 2 Block 15 of the City of Cumberland facing Dunsmuir Avenue. Tenders must be delivered to the City Clerk by 7 p m Monday February 1 1921. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Corporation of the City of Cumberland Dunsmuir Avenue

My Valentine Poem by Richard Le Gallienne

A dated verse reflecting on choosing a Valentine across many faces. The speaker notes difficulty in selecting a favorite, then recounts allowing his sweetheart to choose him. He expresses that after her choice, other girls pale in comparison and he has no eyes for them.

Richard le Gallienne

Sunday Lent Services at Holy Trinity and Comox Roman Church

Holy Trinity Church led by Rev W Leversedge lists Sunday February 13 first Sunday in Lent with Litany Holy Communion and Sunday School at 2 30 Royston evening service Eyensong at 7 o clock. Lent Wednesday evenings. Roman Catholic Church in Comox with Rev Father R Beaton offers Junior Congregation 11am Sunday School 2 00 Regular Preaching 7 pm Young People Society Monday 30 pm S B Club Tuesday 7 30 pm Basketball Club Bible Class Wednesday 7 30 Choir Practice Thursday W H O Club Friday 7 40 pm.

Holy Trinity Church W. Leversedge Royston Presbyterian Jas. Hood Young People's Society W.H.O

G W V A Memorial Hall Now Open Daily Hours

G W V A Memorial Hall is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm and Sundays until 6 pm, expanding access for visitors and events.

G.W.V.A. Memorial Hall

Deaf and dumb beggar described by sharp boy

A young boy tells his father of a beggar with an impediment in speech. The boy insists the man had a middle finger that was whissing, prompting the father to dismiss the claim as nonsense.

Father

Thomas Cat Wary After Neighbor Bat Incident

A neighbor swung a baseball bat prompting changes after Mary’s Thomas cat, known for a Caruso-like warble, stopped performing. The event altered the cat’s behavior and routine.

Mary Thomas Caruso

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Gar Gari Com W. Gordon GATZ Cricket Club Geo. Kinney F.R.G.S THE Eo. C. McGown & Co Winch Vancouner B.C T. Mordy MY Valentine Valentine Penman’s Mopes Clothing Store Winchester Roman Catholic Church Father R. Beaton Comox Grace Methodist Church G. B. Kinney B.A Thos. H. Carey Fire and Life Insurance Cumberland, BC British Columbia Breweries, Limited Alexandra Stout U.B.C. Beer Silver Top Soda Water Fility! P Cascade Beer Union Brewing Co., Ltd Nanaimo, B.C
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