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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
2
The Cumberland Islander reports on turbine power reaching 4,556,000 horsepower by end of 1926, equating its output to 27,000,000 tons of coal. It notes 170 percent efficiency and suggests coke and white coal as solutions to reduce Dominion dependence on U.S. mine operators.
Canada faces a growing fuel crisis as coal imports struggle to meet demand, with Alberta and Nova Scotia exploring markets and a push for coke. The piece notes subsidies for by-product coking plants, freight rate adjustments, and the shift to water power amid a declining per capita coal use. It also surveys Canadian journalism’s evolution from Confederation to modern times, highlighting the Canada Press cooperative, the growth of daily and weekly papers, and the expanding reach of news across the country.
Ford Motor Company of Canada official John T. Gifford confirmed a new car will be built and sold later, likely in November, while Model T production continues. The move aims to keep Ford at the forefront, with emphasis on high resale value, gradual feature upgrades, and a plan to meet ongoing demand while preparing for a high quality low-cost new model.
Mr. James Clarke of Vancouver travels to Cumberland for a family visit, stopping to spend time with his parents during the trip.
Norma Talmadge, famed for dramatic parts, becomes a comedienne in a new First National release. The star's performance in Kiki, Belasco’s stage hit, is adapted on a lavish scale by Joseph M. Schenck for the studio.
Miss Talmadges heads a starry ensemble including Ronald Colman Gertrude Astor Marc Mac Dermott George K. Arthur William Orlamond Erwin Connelly Frankie Darro and Mack Swain in a notable film production marking a bright moment for the cast amid the period’s screen offerings.
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