Valuable Advice At Poultry Breeders Lecture Courtenay
Courtenay January 25 The Comox Agricultural Association hosted a full house lecture to discuss egg duties grading and marketing. Dominion Inspector Wm Hagger and Provincial Inspector Jas Allen spoke on organization, pricing, and the need for coast province action to stabilize the egg trade.
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Hagger
Comox Association
Vancouver Island
Fraser Valley
Ottawa
the Grocer
B. C
B.C
Alberta
Victoria
California
England
Agricultural Association
Hageger
Prairie
Beery’s Movie Outfit Evokes Laughter in Pony Express
Wallace Beery in The Pony Express appears in the raggedest costume yet as a six mule chase scene unfolds on location. Betty Compson Ricardo Cortez and Ernest Torrence head the Paramount western debuting at Iloilo Theatre Cumberland on February 1st and 2nd.
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Wallace Beery
James Cruze
Paramount
Wally
Beery
Rhode Island
Betty Compson
Ricardo Cortez
Ernest Torrence
Walter Woods
Himself
Henry James Forman
Cumberland
Stand Together for Townspeople Success
The best way to build a town is by standing by every man who does right. Support residents who act fairly and honestly. Partners in the community thrive when rivals are not trampled and mutual effort boosts all.
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United Effort
Pacific Ships To Burn Coal Cancelled By Ottawa
Ottawa reverses plan to convert coastwise Canadian Government Merchant Marine vessels from coal to oil burners after strong BC protests. Contracts for conversion were set for Prince Rupert but coal mining interests led the government to annul the plans.
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Ottawa
British Columbia
Prince Rupert
William Sloan
Colum
Phantom of the Opera Inspires Baffled Reactions
Audiences respond with disbelief and fascination as the famous production "The Phantom of the Opera" astonishes theatergoers. Critics weigh in on the spectacle and mystery surrounding the show.
Pheasant Nest Discovered On Capt Liddle Farm
Courtenay January 26 reports unusual January pheasant nesting on Capt F G Liddle's Sandwich farm. He found ten warm eggs in brush on January 17. Nearest mild winter days may aid hatch. cock birds have been crowing for weeks.
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Courtenay
Capt. F. G Liddle
Capt. Liddle
Sandwich
Capt
Liddle
Basketball revival in Cumberland league revival season
Basketball in Cumberland remains active with a schedule through March featuring three league games weekly for Junior Boys, Senior Ladies and Senior Men. Local league includes three women’s teams Yellowjackets Go Getters P. D. Q. 8 and three men’s teams Owls Doo Dads Rangers. End-of-season playoffs will be best two of three between first and second place teams.
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Cumberland
Courtenay
Comox
Rangers
Yellowjackets
Go Getters
Owls
Doo Dads
Provincial Potato Fair in Victoria Next Year
Courtenay January 27 It is clear the Comox Valley will focus more on agriculture and manufacturing as logging declines. The valley's dairy farming is renowned and potato growing rises in importance with BC advancing as a potato province. The seed potato growers association, supported by the Department of Agriculture, now has about thirty local groups and nearly three hundred fifty members.
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Comox Valley
Courtenay
Jersey
Dominion of Canada
British Columbia
Certified
Comox
Department of Agriculture
Provincial
Dept. of Agriculture
Cumberland Loses in McDonald Cup Tilt
Ladysmith defeated Cumberland 1 0 at Central Sports Ground Naimo to eliminate the Up-Islanders from the McDonald Cup. Cumberland missing Conti and Graham struggled in attack while A Orr debuting goalie made several marvellous saves and Davis scored the decisive late goal.
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Ladysmith
Cumberland
Naaimo
Conti
Graham
Tait
Davis
A. Orr
St David's Day Celebration Meeting Notice
A meeting of all Welsh people interested in Saint David's Day celebration is called by the Welsh Society of Cumberland to be held at the home of Mrs. W Williams Derwent Avenue on Sunday February 7 at 7 30 p m.
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Welsh Society of Cumberland
Roy Cliffe Loses Narrow Decision to Owens in Seattle
Ernie Owens of Los Angeles won a six round decision over Roy Cliffe of Courtenay V S in the Crystal Pool main event. A second round knockdown and a late rally sealed Owens victory amid a controversial final moment.
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Seattle
Ernie Owens
Los Angeles
Roy Cliffe
Courtenay
V. S
Crystal Pool
Roy
Owens
Courtenay Scrapper
Cliffe
Owen
Courtenay Firemen Honor Annual Banquet Speakers
Courtenay January 21 members of the City Volunteer Fire Department held their annual banquet at Booth hall. A council letter praised the department as the citys finest insurance and urged support for equipment and services. Eighteen members were listed including Chief J Thompson and Assistant Chief Percy Booth.
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J. Thompson
Percy Booth
Wm. Leighton
I. Watson
Wm. Cook
Frank Dack
Jack Minnes
Bert Higgins
A. Robinson
John Stevens
Lorne Cleland
Bert Beckensell
Jas
Aston
W. Rockwell
Norman Fletcher
Hayman
Mathewson
J. H
MacIntyre
Death of Mrs Ann E Griffiths of Nanticoke
Mrs. Ann E Griffiths, aged soon to be 88, pioneer resident of Nanticoke Pennsylvania, died January 14 after a short illness. Born June 28 1838 at Llangewidd Farm near Bridge End Wales, she emigrated to the United States after the Civil War with her husband. She was active in church work and cared for the sick in a mining era community. Survived by two sons and two daughters in Nanticoke. husband predeceased her about 38 years ago.
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D. Hunden
Nanticoke
Ann E. Griffiths
Llangewidd Farm
Bridge End
South Wales
Queen Victoria
United States
Pennsylvania
Griffiths
Retaining Wall Nears Completion on Union Street
Courtenay January 26 The contract for the concrete retaining wall on Union street below the Comox Logging Co tracks is progressing with Bre tour and a crew using a rotary mixer. Part of the concrete is in place and upon completion the road will be widened to the wall, improving the bridge’s position from the earlier alignment.
Northern Seed inquiry spans the American continent
Inquiries are received for the association’s so called Northern Seed from across the American continent as pages continue the note on the topic.
Govt Promises Old Age Pension Bill
Telegram from A. W. Neill federal member for Comox Alberni says the government will introduce an old age pensions bill this session. The promise was confirmed in the House of Commons as reported.
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NEILL
A. W. Neill
Comox-Alberni
Ottawa
Phantom of the Opera at Ilo-Ilo Three Night Run
The Phantom of the Opera performs in ILO ILO across February 4 5 and 6 with a staged castle setting and dramatic tableaux. Tickets and venue details are listed for local theatre patrons.
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Phantom OF the Opera
Ilo-Ilo
Cumberland Trustees Hear Salary Concerns and Late Reports
The Cumberland Board of School Trustees reviewed 1926 estimates totaling $84 080 with teachers’ salaries at $22 500 and a projected year cost of $34 580. Principal G B Apps urged higher pay, suggesting $2 400, but no raise granted. a salary schedule was assigned to a committee for next term. The board also addressed punctuality, ordering roll books collected at 8 45 each morning and monthly reports of delinquents.
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Cumberland Board of School Trustees
E, Banks
M. MacNaughton
J. C. Brown
A. MacKinnon
Wm. Henderson
Royston
G. B. Apps
Apps
B. C
Banks
MacNaughton
MacKinnon
Department of Education
Cumberland
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Bia
Comox- Alberni
Sandwick
Cumberland Islander
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