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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1925
Page
4
The Cumberland Islander urges country correspondents to send well written items weekly and notes wedding party details will be reported accurately. It praises early copy submission and cooperation with the editor to keep the town known as a good place to live.
A man speaks on living as a serious business and contrasts vows, family neglect, and waste with a life that could have been well planned. He becomes bankrupt and ill, ending with the undertaker and a grave reminder that time should be valued as precious.
The piece argues small irritants shape behavior more than grand events. It notes tight shoes rough collars and dirt influence mood and actions, while minor delays and trivial accidents can derail plans and spark conflict. It ends with a reminder to watch for little things and find cover when needed.
A Victorian editorial urges Canadians to adopt See Canada First in everyday life. It suggests government stationery stamps and private correspondence could spread the three word device as a patriotic instruction with tangible value. The piece notes neighbors watch, and cites other light quips about cold weather and a barber joke.
The Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies announce the first annual Pow-Wow held at Yoho Valley near Banff with plans to foster horseback travel in the Canadian Rockies. Honorary president Dr. Charles Walenti leads a committee including H. B. Clow and Col. W. W. Foster. aims include trail preservation, horse breeding for high altitudes, forest protection, and preserving national parks.
Government Liquor Act notice states I C Willis will apply March 14 to the Liquor Control Board for a license to sell beer by the glass or open bottle for consumption on premises at Willis Hotel Union Bay Nanaimo District British Columbia February 20 1925.
Notice of application for beer license dated February 18 seeks approval for the Baynes Sound Hotel on the west side of Island Highway Nelson District Vancouver Island Nanaimo County BC on Part of Four Acres of Lot 12 Victoria Land Registration. The applicant details are listed for consideration on the 7th of March.
Bevan Hotel at Bevan in Comox District Nanaimo County British Columbia seeks sale of beer by the glass or open bottle for consumption on premises. Filed this 20th day of February 1925 by Alexander J. McMillan applicant with Victoria Land Registry District.
On the 14th day of March next the un building known as Campbelltown Hotel Townsite of Camp belltown near Campbell River on the Island Highway in Sayward District Lot No 26 of Lot 66 Block Map 1058 Victoria Land Registry District Province of British Columbia for the sale of Beer by the glass or by the open bottle for consumption on the premises.
Building known as Eagle Hotel at Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland Nelson District Nanaimo County British Columbia Lot 3 Block 3 Map 522 Victoria Land Registration District to be sold for beer license. Dated this 18th day of February.
Notice of appeal regarding the Beer building known as Nelson Hotel on Island Highway Union Bay in Nelson District Nanaimo County British Columbia lands Lots 11 12 13 14 Block 7 Map 438 Victoria Land Registration Dis dated February 13 applicants John Alexander Fraser Alfred Raper Horne
The Union Hotel on Dunsmuir Avenue, extending Westerly in Nelson District, Lot 24, Nelson District, adjoining City of Cumberland, Victoria Land Registration District BC, offers beer for sale by the glass or premises. Dated February 18.
On the seventh day of March a building known as the Waverly Hotel was constructed on lands Lot 2 Block 3 Map 622 Victoria Land Registrators Dis 1925 in Cumberland within the Nelson District Nanaimo County British Columbia.
Property in Victoria District, British Columbia, Lot No. 9 Block 7 Map 522, King George Hotel site, listed for sale. Sale includes beer service rights by glass or open bottle for on premises consumption. Province authorities oversee sale.
The Vendome Hotel building in Cumberland is described as Lot 3 Block 6 Map 622 Victoria Land Registration District in the Nelson District Nanaimo region within the Province. The notice notes the property details dated 1926 in the consumption district.
Notice of an opening beer license for the Cumberland Hotel at Dunsmuir Avenue blocks 6 map 522 in British Columbia. The fee date is February 13.
On the 10th day of March the Willows Hotel building on The Island Highway Campbell River Sayward District Nanaimo County Lot 69 Victoria Land Registration District is described in the Province. Dated this 15th day of February.
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