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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1924
Page
5
Advertises a home remedy LARMALENE claiming to cure deafness instantly with permanent success. Includes testimonial from Mrs. E Crowe of Croydon and instructions to send money order for $1 to a listed address for shipment to any address.
The article argues British Columbia politics center on Victoria with Premier Oliver pursuing freight rate reductions amid a rising third party. A Royal Commission will probe P.G.E Ry and the opposition while voters await a general election, likely in the near future.
The government announced thirteen new BC companies last week with combined capitalization near 6.5 million dollars. Industrial growth is rising, with corporate incorporations nearly doubling in two years and continued expansion expected this year. Finance Minister John Hart distributed six months profits ending Sept 30, with municipalities receiving 466,331 dollars.
Hon W H Sutherland and engineers near completion of the 1924 road program. Work will continue where weather allows and funds will extend settlers roads to open up the province. John Hart finishes plans for a new gasoline tax of three cents per gallon and a fuel oil tax of half a cent per gallon, effective January 1. The levies aim to fund highway projects and other services benefiting users.
A new oil lamp tested by the U S Government and 36 leading universities proved superior to 10 ordinary lamps. It burns without odor smoke or noise and uses 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene. Inventor J B Johnson of Winnipeg offers a 10 day free trial and a chance to earn 250 to 600 dollars monthly with agency.
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