World growing better as humor and independence rise
A 1927 Cumberland Islander column argues the world improves when generosity is praised and contrasts John McCormack with Caruso. It surveys changes in gender roles, noting University of Kansas coeds embracing independence and men yielding to women, then muses on laughter and social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCormack
Caruso
Edward Johnson
McCormack
John
Johnson
University of Kansas
Mary Cushing
Ae 1
Morgan
Election Budget Signals Campaign Moves in Vancouver
The piece outlines an election atmosphere with tax cuts and increased spending, noting a Vancouver Liberal push to control Sprott-Shaw broadcasting for campaigning. Finance Minister MacLean hints at further tax reductions, suggesting an imminent campaign before investigations resolve.
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Vancouver
Sprott-Shaw
MacLean
Telmie
Gauthier
J. W. Jones
Land Act Amendments Outline Pre emptions and Leases
Synopsis of amendments on pre emptions for crown lands for British subjects over 18 and aliens with intent to become subjects. Details on eligibility for agricultural use, land classes, and required improvements. Includes homestead leases and grazing provisions with government bulletins for full rules and application forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Lands
Victoria
B.C
Coast Range
Land Commissioner
Land Recording Division
Miss Cordery Starts 11 108 Mile Invicta World Tour
Miss Violette Cordery, Europe's famed driver, begins the 11 108 mile Invicta world test tour entering Cranbrook B C and planned to reach Winnipeg via Vancouver and Sydney to May 27. She will proceed through Portland Seattle Snoqualmie Blewett Pass and visiting France Northern Africa India and Australia before continuing the world voyage. The Automobile Club of British Columbia granted her a special membership before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
B.C
Violette Cordevery
Europe
Vancouver
Sydney
Australia
Winnipeg
Automobile Club of
British Columbia
Royal Automobile Club of England
Miss Cordery
Royal Automobile Club
France
Africa
India
Portland
Oregon
Seattle
Snoqualmie
Blewett's Pass
Local club plans to extend AMA privileges to Miss Cordery
Arrangements likely will be made by the local club to ensure Miss Cordery receives full privileges of the American Automobile Association in Washington and Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Association
Washington
Oregon
Miss Cordery
Compensation Act Probe Continues on Vancouver Island Mines
Miners groups told the special legislative committee studying the Workmen's Compensation Act that changes are needed. They urged compensation for occupational eye diseases and a $1000 payment to unmarried dependents if a son dies at work.
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Vancouver Island
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Cumberland
Edward W. Bickle
Mrs. D
Union Hotel
Cumberland Supply Store
Rickson’s Old Stand
Dunsmuir Avenue
China
FORD
McLaughlin
Overland
Chevrolet
Dodge
Ford Trucks
Corfield Motors, Ltd
Compensation Act
B. C. Telephone Company
the “Gem
Ilo-Ilo
Cumberland, B.C
Albert Evans
Frelone’s
Dunsmuir
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