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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1920
Page
3
The article surveys the history of bowed string instruments from the Ravanastron of ancient Hindoo origins and the rebec to the chest of viols. It notes the evolution into violin family members and the decline of many viols while highlighting the violin’s dominance in modern music.
A terse domestic exchange shows a child demanding a bottle while the mother orders silence, noting the child mirrors the father. The dialogue highlights tension in a parental scene with implied family dynamics.
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited of Victoria B C gives notice of intent to lease 96 acres in Nelson District Vancouver Island. The land runs from a high water mark post east of Lot 11 to low water and along the shore to the Section 32 boundary and back to the starting point. Charles Graham is agent. notice dated October 4 1920.
A. B. Waterhouse of Port Alberni intends to lease land in the Nelson Land District Nanaimo Recording District. The parcel lies one mile north from Union Bay on Baynes Sound and extends about 40 acres with shore frontage and waterline details as described, dated August 17 1920.
The Bevan Lumber Co. and Bevan Lumber and Shingle Co. Ltd announce the mutual dissolution of the Kilpatrick Hilton partnership based in Bevan BC on October 16 1920. All claims must be presented to Bevan Lumber and Shingle Co Ltd Bevan BC for payment.
A Punch quip recalls an office scene where an unfair pay scheme is dismissed with a ready reckoner. The aside mocks outdated wages and misers. Frost's advertises writing pads and envelopes as a branding backdrop.
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