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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1924
Page
2
The Cumberland Islander urges readers on January 26 1924 to adopt a cheerful front avoiding complaints and croaking. It counsels smiling meeting friends and keeping troubles private, arguing a good humored person is welcome while a hypochondriac is a nuisance.
A column admonishes that three types of women pose social faults: one lacking love for children, one lacking interest in flowers, and a woman who openly disdains other women. It argues such traits reflect poorly on female character, citing a spectator's harsh remark about children's chatter and gardening as markers of refinement, and condemns the outspoken anti female sentiment.
The Department of Public Works invites bids for a one room schoolhouse at Dove Creek Sandwich Comox Electoral District. Tenders close 12 noon January 29 1924. Plans and details available January 14 1924 from Public Works Parliament Buildings and government agents in Vancouver and Cumberland. Deposit $10 refundable on return of plans in good condition. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted.
In a city night of car roar jazz sax and machinery a speaker recalls the past. Gratitude rises for ancestors who tamed wilderness and famine turning deserts to fields and gardens through faith and labor for God and mankind. The noise returns, drowning the prayer.
The Corporation of the City of Cumberland announces a Court of Revision on February 8 1924 at 7 p.m. in City Hall. Anyone claiming misinsertions omissions or incorrect charges in the Assessment Roll must file written ground with the Assessor at least ten days prior to the sitting. Albert J. Merry.
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