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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
3
A terse quotation declares that struggling against us builds strength nerves and skill, while the antagonist serves as a helper. The line names Burke as the speaker or focus of the motto.
In Victoria the salmon catch is slightly below 1924 but near the record 1,747,505 cases with 1,612,900 packed by October 31. Sockeyes fetch up to 16 dollars, averaging 14.50 per case. echoes average 10, up from 8 in 1924. Separately, Hon. William Sloan notes insane condition ratios rising since 1872 and 10.5 million dollars spent on care. 70 percent of patients were born outside Canada. A committee led by Dr. Rothwell considers the issue. Mining Record notes Canadian Collieries secures British rights for low-temperature carbonization. a California syndicate buys North American rights to consolidate Vancouver Island mines and develop the process.
Legislation introduced by the Minister of Finance proposes a sinking fund from the consolidated revenue to retire $20,160,000 of debentures guaranteed by the Province. Principal and interest due July 1, 1941. The annual payment is set at $375,941.
Following British Columbia success at the Imperial Fruit Show in London the province also tops the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto and a livestock show there. The Associated Growers of B C win best in Northern Spys, breaking Ontario’s long hold, with Guernseys Ayrshires Holsteins and Jerseys winning prizes for BC breeders.
The Legislature has unanimously decided to investigate the sharp rise in mental hospital inmates in the province and to take decisive steps to address the situation.
Vancouver November 23 The British Columbia Football Association Council finds the allegations that Anderson and Heaps of Ladysmith signed false affidavits in Scotland not proven. Evidence consisted only of traced signatures on Scottish forms. Stobbart transfer remains under review and Stobbart cannot play. A Seattle exhibition game may be arranged for Yuletide with mutual return and gate receipts split. Adan Ker’s six week suspension for ungentlemanly conduct is sent to the Pacific Coast League for review.
The article argues it is harder for the opponents to play against the declarer who sees all twenty six cards and can plan optimally. It notes opening leads are tough when partner has not bid and suggests using conventional leads to convey information to the partner.
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