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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1931
Page
2
The piece argues labor as the source of wealth and condemns idleness across genders. It cites boys fishing, girls socializing, and men idle as nuisances, urging that wealth must be wrung from soil mines forests and mills by patient toil.
A reflective note describes many residents who remain puzzled by how others live well while keeping the balance of community life.
A Vancouver man states that stomach trouble forced him to quit the dairy business after fifty years. He credits Sargon Pills with easing pains and boosting his health, noting four bottles rebuilt him and he gained twelve pounds. Lang's Drug & Book Store sold the remedy. A well attended Woman's Benefit Association whist party was held with fifteen tables in progress. prizes went to Mrs. A. Whitehouse, Mrs. Morello, and Mrs. J. Murray. Montreal violinist Ethel Stark will be soloist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra during a coast to coast CBC broadcast. Prince Rupert reports government agent Monroe is transferred to Nanaimo as Government Agent there.
The Enderby Commoner discusses British Columbia finance policy and a budget by Jimmy Jones, praising a finance minister for honesty about deficits and criticising past overspending. It contrasts taxpayer expectations with government spending and urges tax payment as civic responsibility.
Health service questions address digestion waste elimination and proper foods while emphasizing regularity and hydration. Separate passages discuss insanity and treatment, urging outpatient clinics, reduced stigma, and earlier intervention, plus a Nanaimo trip and Fox Movietone News preview.
A man in one city believes he is the greatest poet, living harmlessly and writing fine pieces. In another city, a businessman develops a belief of being the richest man, leading to a different fate.
An exhibition in New York features transplanted historic interiors including the 1645 treaty room from Uxbridge carved oak, a Buckhurst Castle room, and a Gray's Inn pine paneled room. The display includes medieval oak chests, silver, jewels, and items from several nations, with Royal portraits by Marion Powys and Russian aristocrat offerings.
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