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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
3
Health Service advises readers on sinusitis risks from untreated colds. Infection can spread from the nose to facial sinuses, causing swelling and potential spread toward the brain area. Early treatment is urged to prevent chronic infection and related complications.
Edgar Carter of Minto and nine others from Royston faced a rough crossing in a Powell River gas boat. Engine trouble drove them off course toward Denman Island, then Point Holmes. The lifeboat lashings broke and the craft went overboard leaving all seasick. a fishing boat rescued them and towed them to Royston arriving two hours after noon on Monday.
The American College of Surgeons reports a transformation from dying wards to well-equipped facilities. 2063 hospitals in the US and Canada are now inspected and approved, with deaths halved and average recovery 10 to 12 days, highlighting improved care and standards in standardized hospitals.
The Islander notes no BC child denied care due to inability to pay. daily maintenance costs $2.25, with full-pay $2.00 for others. Public donations bridge funding as the Solarium relies on gifts and government or municipal grants not covering all costs. Parents unable to pay are asked to email the Secretary at 918 Government Street, Victorian, stating affordable contribution.
The Royston pavilion hosts a new indoor mini golf course opened to the public by Joe Idiens. The 18 holes offer varied challenges from long drives to tricky putts with features like a 50 foot putt and a dog house novelty. The chimney hole stands out as a highlight in a true winter garden setting.
The Comox Logging Company drives about 100 piles for a new 2000 foot bridge from the rock dump at No 4 mine to White's Bay tunnel. White's Bay water is 36 feet deep and completion is expected in about two months.
Ex service members criticize Canada’s choice to combine Thanksgiving and Armistice Day on Monday November 10 and plan many services on November 11 They suggest partial commemorations Monday night with midnight ceremonies but insist Armistice should be honored on November 11 nationwide The piece also notes shrubbery lighting and events at a local venue with paintings by Geo Paschke and a bridge room opening with tea cards and refreshments.
The Empress of Australia carries the Canadian Prime Minister and cabinet members to England for the Imperial Conference. Crowds lined Quebec piers as photographers captured the group with Captain R G Latta aboard. Included: Premier and sister Mildred Bennett, Ontario’s G Howard Ferguson, H H Stevens, and Hugh Guthrie.
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