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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
2
The Cumberland Islander reflects on mortgage effects and newspaper value, citing British Columbian insights about Canada. It contrasts financial strain with the role of weekly papers in moral guidance, noting farmers as reserves amid economic shifts and the need for impartial Dominion ethics.
Rev Canon A P Shatford of Montreal told newspapermen that the press and church share a vital interpretive role guiding public ideals and national issues. He argued weekly papers shape readers more than dailies, comparing preaching and editorial work, and noting similar struggles in fundraising and interpretation.
A farmer travels to the city with cash and is led into revelry by a dapper stranger. He neglects the papers, enjoys the crowd and wet streets, then suffers a sudden electric accident on a curbside stroll. He dies as he failed to read the news.
The Courtenay and District Basketball League announces six boys and four girls teams with officers Bill Rickson president Ronald Lyons vice president John Bowbrick secretary and Walter Scott treasurer. Schedule covers January to March with standings, venues, and matchups including Courtenay Comox Peps Hot Shots Langs Tsolum Denman Island and Denman Island games. Authors remark Cumberland teams were excluded, noting local pride in regional sports.
A quirky confession describes yo-yo addiction rising to health and salary gains. The narrator details weight loss, insomnia, hair loss, and night spins before an old friend recommends fish line string. After switching, they recover, gain strength, and anticipate further mastery with longer lines.
Courtenay announces 1931 electoral slate with mayoral and alderman candidates proposed by party backers. Walter Brown and William Robson vie for alderman. John Thomson and four trustees named with supporters. The line ends with an odd sports remark about winning or losing.
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