Local Briefs Highlight Travel and Education News
Mr John Cameron made a business trip to Vancouver last Monday. Mr F G Freeman returning to Vancouver on Tuesday after a Cumberland visit. Mr and Mrs S Alexander and Mr M Hemmington back to Cowichan Lake on Monday. Mrs M Hemmingan and son return to Cowichan Lake Tuesday morning. Bob Peanuts Robertson underwent an appendectomy Friday morning and is recovering well. Education courses promoted by Hon J D MacLean attract 152 coal mine workers and 184 pupils. Lt Col Charles W Villiers and Thomas Graham left for Nanaimo, W P Symons vacationing in Vancouver, W A Owen also travelling to Nanaimo briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cameron
Vancouver
Bob “Peanuts” Robertson
Charles W. Villiers
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
Nanaimo
Thomas Graham
BCs fight against venereal disease reported by provincial secretary
Hon J D Maclean states BC is winning the battle against venereal disease with three years of free clinics in Victoria and Vancouver. 1600 cases yearly non infected. 36 innocent children treated in Victoria. total clinic treatments and tests listed, plus Sudan tender for 150000 Douglas Fir railway ties from BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
J. D. Maclean
Victoria
Vancouver
Van
Card of Thanks for Mr. Stewart’s Family
Mrs. D. Stewart and family thank the doctors and nurses and Mrs. Macintyre of the local hospital for their help and kindness to the late Mr. Stewart while a patient there. They also thank everyone for offers of help and expressions of sympathy during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Stewart
Macintyre
Mr. Stewart
New Game Conservation Board Regulations In Effect
The Game Conservation Board regulations passed at the Legislature’s last session are now in effect. Wardens report improved conditions and cite British Columbia as a chief fur source with 100000 square miles of virgin territory requiring protection to sustain long term fur crops and a multi million dollar annual revenue industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Conservation Board
British Columbia
For Sale Barred Rock Cockerels and Grey Wici Chick
For sale barred rock cockerels Agassiz and Agassiz Golding strain $4.00 each. R Waddell R R No 1 Cumberland F I6. For sale Child's Grey Wici or Surkey with hood apply A F Brownsey 807 Penrith St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agassiz
A. F. Brownsey
Penrith St
Scotch Concert at Presbyterian Church March 14
A Scotch Concert will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Friday March 14. Remember the date. A coal truck driven by Damonte backed into Henderson's Candy Store damaging a large plate glass window. Estimated damage about one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Joe Bartoldi
Damonte
Henderson
Ontario and Canada S fisheries records and developments
The Department of Marine and Fisheries reports a new high in white fish eggs collected for hatcheries in the Great Lakes and Lake of the Woods, totaling 164 460000 eggs. Canada outlines mining, railway, and immigration measures, including Lingan coal, a McGill scholarship program, Revelstoke ski events, and major 1923 metal outputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Marine and Fisheries
Great Lakes
Lake of the Woods
Ontario
Canada
Inventions Restore Hearing for Deaf Residents of New York
The Invisible ear drum by A C Leonard acts as a tiny ear implant fitting inside the ear. it helps people with deafness caused by catarrah perforated or destroyed drums regain hearing. Leonard notes the device makes him effectively unaware of his own deafness and invites inquiries for information in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Leonard
New York City
Deafness Cured by New Home Remedy Larmalene
An advertisement promotes Larmalene Regd a home treatment claimed to cure deafness with no devices. It asserts instant action on affected parts and permanent success with numerous reported cures.
Remarkable Ointment Receives Rave from Readers
Mrs K Wilkinson of Slad Road Stroud wishes another box for a friend troubled by head noises. Mrs E Crowe Croydon reports hearing restored after one small tin, noting ten years of treatments failed. The ad promises delivery by money order to one dollar, with orders to SLARMALENE CO Woodlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Crowe
Whitehorse Road
Croydon
Ventnor
Holy Trinity Anglican and Grace Methodist Church Services
On Sunday February 24 1923 Holy Trinity Anglican Church offers Holy Communion at 8 30 a m Sunday School at 2 30 p m and Evensong at 7 p m Rev W Leversedge conducts. Grace Methodist Church holds Morning Service at 11 a m Sabbath School at 11 45 a m and Evening Service at 7 p m with the Great Invitation as the sermon topic Solo and chorus Beautiful Words of Jesus performed by Miss BE Henderson and choir Pastor Rev J R Butler invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Leversedge
Grace Methodist
Jesus
BE. Henderson
J. R. Butler
Auction Sale Notices for Mrs Fraser and Mrs Webster
Tomorrow Saturday February 23 sale begins 1.30 p.m. at 211 Maryport Ave Cumberland and 306 Maryport Ave Cumberland. Household furniture and effects including chairs carpets bookcase oak table dining set linoleum stove beds dressers linens kitchen items etc. Terms strictly cash. Poster notices from G J Hardy Auctioneer Courtenay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fraser
Maryport Ave
Cumberland
Government plans Point Grey lot sale to fund UBC
The government will raise funds for the University of British Columbia by selling building lots at Point Grey this summer. It owns about 3,000 acres in the area with 100 acres slated for development this year under modern town planning. The ultimate disposition of the acreage is linked to offsetting UBC costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Coal Compay
Lingan
Nova Scotia
University of British Columbia
Point Grey
Greater Vancouver
Kent
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. G. Freeman
S. Alexander
Mr. M. Hemmington
Cowichan Lake
Mrs. M
W. P. Symons
W. A. Owen
Nottingham
Axminster
Bestmore
News of
Sudan
the Trade Extension Branch
British Columbia Forest Service
Lang
Ryley
Victor Records
Moir
U, Watanabe
P.O. Box
Wm. Douglas
Tommy’s Hardware
Cumberland Hotel
Charlie Dalton
Union Bay
Wabigoon Lake
Wabigoon
Dryden
Canadian Pacific Railway
McGill University
Dre
United States
Atlantic Coast
Revelstoke
Uno Hilstrom
Sweden
J. A. Robb
Atlantic
British Isles
Canadian Atlantic
J. J. Forster
W. C. Casey
Winnipeg
Mediterranean
D. R. Kennedy
Buffalo
West Indies
Cruige Booksings
Burns
Brown
Matt Brown
Mr. Burns
M. Brown
Sdg
IUS
Slarmalene” CO
H. Thomas
Holy Trinity Anglican
G. J. Hardy
Auctioneer
Courtenay
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