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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
2
The warden of Kingston Penitentiary proposes paying prisoners for their labor and directing the earnings to support their families or aid reintegration. The plan, argued as humane, aims to restore self respect, motivate work, and reexamine punishment to emphasize reform over mere confinement.
The text urges humane prison treatment and post release help to prevent stigma. It credits General Hughes for the plan and calls for immediate government action to redeem criminals through kindness wisdom and practical philanthropy.
A reader asserts that death is not the end and argues that life continues through divine power. The piece contends Keith’s view is false, insisting God created life and Jesus’ resurrection proves immortality for mankind. The author claims Keith cannot escape immortality.
A proposal outlines leasing the building for three years at twenty five dollars monthly with improvements to become city property. Plans include a large modern entertainment hall 125 by 60 feet with stage dressing rooms and a smoking room. Manager Curtis aims weekly dances and high quality trade to deter reentries. ix Lieutenant Governor Dunsmuir and Mr Little toured Qualicum en route to Horne Like for a fishing trip.
Headquarters Inspector Paterson observed classes last Wednesday as pupils celebrated May Queen day on May 24 with Mary as the favored queen. A parade wagon featured Leonard Windsers and Gerard Mac Aulay leading, with Flossie Parkin and Thora Winders among attendants.
The article explains blood pressure as the heart’s pumping force and notes normal arteries, the pulse at the wrist, and that abnormal pressure signals likely underlying conditions. It urges regular medical consultation, exercise, rest, and proper diet, framing periodic exams as a means to find and prevent health issues and maintain normal pressure.
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company of Canada opens a half million dollar extension at its Hamilton plant, raising floor space by 151000 square feet and production by 40 percent to about 5000 tires daily. The investment brings total Canada spend near 6 million dollars, with about 100 employees and a 2 million dollar yearly payroll. The update showcases Gum-Dipped technology and ongoing research driving better, safer tires.
The June issue of Rod and Gun and Canadian Silver Fox News features a welcome message from Ontario Premier to tourists and strong appeals to visit Canada. It highlights hunting and fishing articles by S. H. Howard on Mattawa and Alan N. Longstaff on the Bickerel River, plus standard departments from Fox News published by W. J. Taylor, Limited in Woodstock Ontario.
Thirteen whist tables were played at a whist drive and dance held last Saturday evening in the G W Y A Hall under the Canadian Legion B E S L auspices. Prizes went to Mrs C Tobacco ladies first, Mrs Slaughter second, Mr Fraser Watson gent's first, and Mr Frank Monaco second. Jim Walker and his Melody Four Orchestra provided music.
Overview of pre emptions purchases homesteads and grazing under the Land Act. Details cover eligibility for Crown land pre emptions by British subjects and aliens, occupancy and improvement requirements, and references to Bulletin No. 1 How to Pre empt Land. Purchase and lease terms for agricultural and timber lands with pricing, and homestead lease provisions. Grazing districts governed by a Grazing Commission with permits for range use and free permits for settlers and travelers.
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