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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1921
Page
8
Organizer Thompson advances Moose Lodge in Cumberland as 50 charter spots fill quickly. Prospective members can still join at charter rates before the lodge becomes an accomplished fact, securing a perpetual record of founders.
Mr. E. J. Cronk arrives for a brief island visit to promote an almost puncture proof auto tube that seals small punctures instantly and resists wear. He also markets Motorlife which cuts gasoline use by 25 to 50 percent, a key selling point amid high prices.
Personal mentions include Mr. C. J. Parnham and Mr. T. H. Carey attending a Masonic Lodge meeting in Nanaimo on Wednesday. Several residents, officials, and visitors are noted in town for trips, meetings, or leisure, including police, railway staff, and clergy visits.
A young pear tree on Stevenson's corner of Derwent and Third in Cumberland bears considerable fruit and several branches are in full bloom, creating an unusual sight for the area.
All claims against the Canadian Collieries Picnic Committee must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than August 6 1921. CHAS. OBRIEN Secretary.
We clean or dye soiled or faded garments and house furnishings. Send for our price list. Waterproofs reproofed. Located at 1641 Fourth Avenue West Vancouver BC.
Shipping at Canadian Collieries coal port Union Bay records vessels from July 14 to July 20 including Oregon and Scow Seattle Plunger and Scow Vancouver July 15 Peerless coastwise Char mer Vancouver July 16 Gleeful coastwise July 17 Princess Beatrice Vancouver Monteagle Japan July 18 Shamrock Vancouver Progressive coastwise Chemainus coastwise July 19 Wytheville Japan Joyful Comox Wireless coastwise Olive M coastwise Plunger and Scow Vancouver Active coastwise Brunette July 20 Emdijk Seattle Mother and child quote ends discard.
Police court actions in Chinatown resulted in bail forfeiture for Agnes Wallace and Bella Hyde after failing to answer charges. K Oda was found guilty of unlawful liquor possession and fined. Mah Sing was fined for opium joint habitation. C W O'Neil was convicted of speeding and fined.
A Sunday School class centers on a child's reply about singing loudly. Bobby defends his level of effort, saying he sings as loudly as he feels, prompting a gentle teacher reply.
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