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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1926
Page
2
The February list from the Comox Cow Testers' Association shows two Holsteins among fourteen cows producing fifty or more pounds of butter fat, but the Jersey remains dominant in butter-fat output and is not seriously challenged for supremacy.
The district reports top milk production with butter fat standings led by Bell a Grade Jersey owned by W A Urquhart. The list shows individual cows with milk and fat yields and the days fresh, including Maxine Polly Daisy First Bluebell Tripoli of Haven Nancy Nugget Rosie Spots Biddy Dewdrop Slim and Mary with varying outputs.
Announcement that Beatrice Ellen Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Taylor of Oyster River will marry Harold E Banks of Cumberland on Saturday March 20 1926. The notice records the engagement and upcoming wedding in a local family announcement style.
The article describes western Indian sun worship by tribes such as the Blackfeet and Piegan in the Rockies. A selected woman endures four days of ritual, is guarded by priests, and ceremonies include drums, chants, and ashes. The rites span two weeks with day and night dances and offerings to the sun god.
Courtenay council discusses water and sewer needs with Alderman Pearse noting limited funds for the water department. Alderman Lloyd reports a temporary water supply arrangement for river dredge operations. Fielder suggests a two inch stand pipe and flat water rates. Council awaits further river and hospital board updates and considers bonds for weigh scales and park purchases. Salvation Army Adjutant Fox seeks grant increase for rescue work. Trade licence reductions discussed. night police levy unchanged. Finance committee to handle bond financing for weigh scales and park. River main shifts from rock and gravel. council to tour water main when water levels drop.
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