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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1929
Page
2
The piece warns that thousands fall prey to get rich quick schemes in Canada and other countries. It cites daily robberies by swindlers, notes many victims are poor and cannot afford losses, and urges caution despite press warnings about fraudulent operations. It mentions stock market concerns.
A country paper notes a sharp rise in local business advertising. The change has grown gradually, especially in recent years, as merchants call attention to goods to stand out amid heavy competition. The trend benefits newspapers, merchants, and citizens by highlighting local offerings.
Citizens should favor local dealers over metropolitan ads and mail orders. Local merchants have invested capital, built facilities, and created a community business landscape akin to larger cities, deserving support to sustain town prosperity and property values.
The Frontier College known as The University in Overalls expands across Canada promoting adult education. Alfred Fitzpatrick founded it to teach English and citizenship to workers in lumber camps mines and railways, with the West showing a high need as many residents are non Anglo-Saxon.
Mrs J H Robertson hosted two tables of bridge on Tuesday evening with Mrs J H Cameron taking first prize and Miss Dot Maxwell winning the consolation. Attendants included Mesdames Cameron Robertson Hutchinson Stewart Sommerville and the Misses Maxwell Robertson and Harold Banks party. Mr and Mrs T E Banks hosted visitors to Cumberland during the week and Mr Sullivan the High School Inspector visited Cumberland last week.
Archie Dick has been elected as a member of the Players Club at the University of British Columbia from an applications list of about 150. Harold Tull, a Courtenay boy, was also elected to membership, and both are noted as highly regarded by club members.
Rugby enthusiasts in Cumberland and Courtenay seek to restart the game locally. Doubt remains that a full fifteen can be raised in either town due to financing concerns. Yet steady effort could yield teams in both Courtenay and Cumberland with careful planning.
Friends report Mrs Harry Bryan is making satisfactory progress following a recent operation at a Victoria hospital.
The article notes Miss E Bon ora is a patient at Cumberland General Hospital undergoing an appendectomy. It lists social gatherings, bridge and whist events, with prize winners and attendees, including Mrs. Chas Whyte and Mrs. Monks, and mentions local residents visiting from Vancouver and Victoria.
On Saturday a crowd of Miss Jessie Harvey’s school friends gathered at her West Cumberland home for a surprise party. The evening featured games and refreshments provided by several guests, with attendees including Muriel Harrison Muriel Partridge May Graham Bessie Nicholas Nellie Jackson Allison Geekie Kitty Stephenson Harvey Herd Bennie Nicholas Dick Marpole Floyd McMillan Cyril Davis Douglas Baird and Wilbert Auchterlonie.
A well attended whist drive and dance was held in Memorial Hall under Ladies First Aid. Twenty two tables competed with Mrs Whyte winning first prize and Miss Young taking second. Mr Shaw and Mrs Woods claimed gentlemen's prizes. Ellen Hunden won the surprise parcel. Refreshments followed by a dance as Merrymakers Orchestra played lively music for many dancers.
A letter states there was no tie up in communications and work was completed to satisfaction. The author notes that whenever phones needed relocation, the company provided the most satisfactory attention, signaling smooth service.
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