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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1930
Page
2
A New Zealand widow won $5,000 under Workmen’s Compensation after claiming her husband was worked to death. The piece contrasts global worker fate with autumn car care notes from the Victoria Times urging radiator glycerine anti freeze use and cooling system flushing before winter.
The piece notes October marks a peak interval between touring season and cold weather. It urges motorists to inspect their cooling system now to prevent failures as temperatures drop. It emphasizes proactive maintenance and safety for late year driving.
A local tale recalls a man who vowed not to advertise yet broke his rule for a Sheritt Sale listing. The ad appeared in tiny type and drew attention as a curious town anecdote about a shopping event and public notices.
The record lists multiple class divisions with teacher names, roll counts, attendance percentages, perfect attendance notes, and named students earning honor cards. Notable divisions include Div I Div II Div III and several junior and senior classes with varied totals and names from Mitsuo Hayashi to Valda Frelone.
The long distance telephone is praised as a vital asset for successful businessmen who use it to reach destinations quickly, gaining advantage over those who rely on letters or travel.
The directors of the agricultural society met to wind up business following the fall fair and after reviewing a report on prize money.
Secretary reports a 102.00 loss due to higher prize liability and lower attendance. To cover the deficiency an auction sale of produce will be held this month with committees named to receive goods. Prizes for the sports committee will be paid in full and the band will receive 20. A plowing match is planned for October 22 with the provincial event in Ladner on November 5. Hurford appointed to represent the agricultural society.
Courtenay residents who are unemployed or have only temporary work must register at city hall to determine provincial grants. Unorganized territory workers may register unofficially via Gr R Bates of Comox Valley Lands. Some from Courtenay and Sandwich registered at Cumberland. those names must be registered in their own districts.
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