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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1924
Page
6
A January 12, 1924 column riffs on ambitious aims and bold resolve urging readers to bite off more than they can chew and hitch a wagon to a star. The tone is practical yet inspirational, urging perseverance and self belief in pursuit of lofty goals.
The editor pledges to improve the newspaper in 1924, noting fierce competition in modern news publishing. He rejects old excuses and asserts that a stagnant paper loses readers and advertisers. He thanks subscribers for past support and vows strong efforts ahead.
The speaker argues that practical religion supports long life by opposing harmful excesses. Noting famous figures like Byron Poe and Napoleon, he says vice shortens life while true religion offers moral protection. He concedes religious leaders sin yet asserts religion itself remains capable of guiding and saving despite human failings.
A rousing civic exhortation declares that a town with idle citizens, neglectful of public duty, sinks toward decay. It warns that selfishness, inaction, and avoidance of civic enterprise hollow out growth and progress, likening such conduct to a funeral for the community.
A quip on how people react to newspapers and self-praise, noting a narrow minded reader rereads the puff and seeks to appropriate what he can.
A kind man pays his debt at the newspaper office. A prosperous advertiser seeks the editor and they walk together to a cigar store where they savor a moment of peace. The story contrasts the seed of fate with differing ground.
Sir Charles Bell recounts at the Royal Geographical Society how Tibetans flip dice in New Year rites in Lhasa with the Grand Lama's dice winning over Satan's. He notes pilgrims traversing 2,000 miles prostrating along the way, a seven to ten year trek.
A New Year message urges immediate action and contrasts big achievers with delays. It warns that waiting fuels a mood driven habit and cites a gardener who postpones weed pulling leading to a failed crop. It emphasizes initiative and avoiding the “Wait and Delay” mindset.
The speaker contrasts a fine golf afternoon with gloomy weather and urges action now. He notes the business barometer, courses, and study, but cites Euripides that wisdom comes from self awareness, urging immediate practical wisdom.
A speaker vows to live with integrity and face truth. He rejects secrets and display, choosing to deserve respect and maintain a clear conscience. The passage centers on self knowledge and personal accountability.
President Phillip Burnet of Continental Life Wilmington notes insurers have widely adopted advertising and reached homes and businesses. He argues that insurance is well sold today and that magazines and newspapers hold real value for the industry.
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