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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1922
Page
4
Cumberland Islander publishes every Saturday from Cumberland British Columbia. Edward W. Bickle is listed for Saturday July 29 1922.
The piece urges Cumberland and similar towns to stay active during the dull summer period. It contrasts coal and railroad strikes with the need to keep hustling, oil machinery, stock shelves, and plan for better times. It claims small communities will fare better than cities and emerge stronger in autumn.
The editor defends lighthearted humor while balancing reader desires for substance. A reader urged more worthwhile content, yet the staff vows to slip smiles into columns when opportunities arise, rejecting prudery while avoiding smut. The piece promotes balanced enjoyment.
A moral exhortation urges wives to maintain personal appearance and house warmth after marriage. It argues men notice cleanliness and looks, and questions whether wives have kept homes joyful and open or oppressive and controlling, challenging readers to evaluate their roles.
A lyrical reflection on the beauty of nature in summer, describing trees, flowers, streams, and mountains. The piece muses on Earth's vast history and the wonder of the outdoors, ending with a humbling aside about careless drivers and human folly.
A reflective poem urges the reader to care about words and deeds that hurt others. It contrasts careless anger and deceit with accountability before God and people, warning that unkind actions leave lasting effects.
A pointed portrait describes a local figure who pretends to oppose fund drives yet secretly donates at the last moment. He greets every appeal with sarcasm and disbelief, refuses to contribute, then covertly sends a grudging sum when someone with prior knowledge approaches him again. The piece laments his missed opportunities and impact on philanthropy.
A call to citizens to actively engage in strengthening local industries and supporting business groups. Emphasizes personal time money and effort to improve the city’s appearance, economy, and success. Encourages positive collaboration with business organizations and responsible civic participation.
A terse ethical reflection argues that cheerfulness is essential to self respect and that no person can afford to give with a snarl. The aphorism warns against sour dispositions spoiling acts of kindness and fortune.
The council discussed tax reductions for 1923 and planned inspections by the Board of Health of sewers and private property over the coming week. Ald Bannerman urged thistle removal and notices to owners of vacant lots. The city clerk reported a six month financial total of 6 085.00 with 109.75 in miscellaneous.
Union Bay defeated the Japanese 14 to 11 after a high scoring game. Hojo pitched for the island team with Siyama Geary and Anderson contributing strong hits while Dangerfield secured relief in a tense moment. The Japanese captain Hojo declined to protest, praising the other team.
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