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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1923
Page
4
The piece argues that no town can grow without collective effort. It notes that rapid growth results from united enthusiastic work by residents while indifference slows progress. It emphasizes that when many boost and help, town upbuilding becomes easier and faster.
A writer argues that dimming headlights at night is simple and essential for safety. The essay stresses common decency and manners as a guiding rule to prevent accidents when facing oncoming traffic.
The piece notes a cross country air link shaving a day from New York to San Francisco, comparing a one hop Atlantic to Pacific flight and a near miss by another pilot to a settled twenty four hour span. It praises the value to business and the beaconed night flight era following rural free delivery.
The article argues that cheerful greetings and smiles strengthen town hospitality. It notes visitors form impressions from street interactions and that cordial welcomes signal a good community. It urges residents to cultivate brightness over grouchiness to attract others.
Premier Oliver signals tax relief focus on primary industries and supports reducing the Amusement Tax by at least 50 percent after theatre owners urged relief. The 10 percent levy applies to admission prices for most entertainments, with charitable and patriotic events exempt. Moving picture theatres have passed the tax to patrons rather than absorbing it.
Hon J D MacLean minister of education announces major changes in teacher training in British Columbia. High school students will no longer be admitted to normal schools on the old requirements, with new rules expanding standards and culling unprepared entrants.
Dr. MacLean announced new requirements for teacher training in British Columbia. Prospective teachers must study additional subjects including Canadian history civics and sciences, with two fifteen week terms. University graduates attend two terms plus model school training, at a $40 tuition, and certification now uses interim certificates with performance-based conversion to permanent status.
Synopsis details pre emptions by British subjects and those intending to become British subjects, with conditions on residence occupation and improvement for agricultural use. It covers land classifications volumes yields timber limits and application methods to the Land Commissioner. It also discusses purchases leases homesites grazing industrial sites and grazing administration under the Grazing Act with permit provisions and range management.
The Larmalene remedy claims to cure deafness, head noises, and nasal catarrah without expensive devices. Testimonials from Mrs K Wilkinson and Mrs E Crowe praise relief after years of trouble, with orders accepted by money order for $1.00 to T he Larmalene Co in Dartford England.
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