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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1923
Page
2
An October 20 1923 Cumberland Islander column extols trees as living art. It contrasts pine forests with mixed hardwood groves and praises their voices, shade, and calm, urging preservation against those who view trees merely as timber.
Sir Thomas White defends wartime finance amid criticism of debt growth. He argues postwar taxes covered war costs and cites 1914 to 1919 revenue, expenditure figures, and tax measures. He notes Canada’s debt remains lower than Britain’s and stresses domestic holdings and gradual refunding.
Vacant crown lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 and by aliens declaring intent to become subjects. Details cover residence, occupation, and $10 per acre improvement value for five years before Crown Grant. Purchases for arable land start at $6 per acre. grazing land at $2. Timberland restrictions apply. notices available from Land Commissioner and Government Agent.
An official notes Canada’s favorable postwar position due to war-time finance and savings. He credits Canadian taxpayers for funding exports and production, arguing harsh taxation would have limited postwar participation. The piece also reports a Western provinces education conference planning curriculum revisions, longer teacher training, and provincial textbook fabrication.
The couple married and traveled to the lakes for a honeymoon. They took a boat on the lake the next morning the bride’s mother received a postcard saying Arrived safely Grand row before supper. She muttered about an early quarrel and urged happiness now before possible riches. Hours 1.80 to 5.80 7 to 9 p.m.
The Holy Trinity Anglican and Grace Methodist churches announce Sunday schedules. Holy Trinity offers Sunday School at 2 30 p.m. and Evensong at 7 p.m. Grace Methodist, led by Rev J R Butler, holds services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sabbath School at 11 45 a.m. A special songs and solos program with a short address by the pastor titled If I Were Eighteen is planned. Everyone is welcome.
St George's Presbyterian Church lists 11:00 a.m. morning service 1:30 p.m. adult Bible class 2:30 p.m. Sunday School and 7:00 p.m. evening service. The note welcomes all attendees. A quip on parenting and a saying about castor oil appear in the text.
An advertisement touts Larmalene Regd as a simple home treatment that cures deafness and ringing in the head without expensive devices. It claims instant action on affected parts and permanent success with numerous reported cures.
Mrs. K. Wilkinson of Slad Road Stroud requests another box of the ointment. She explains it is for a friend in distress from head noises and unable to sleep. She says the remedy is wonderful and she happily recommends it.
Mrs HE Crowe of Whitehorse Road Croydon writes that a small tin ointment sent to Ventnor cured ten years of head noises and hearing loss after failed medical advice and costly instruments, bringing an entire change to her life.
An advertisement invites orders for a single box to be forwarded on receipt of a money order for $1.00. The offer claims superior value and directs buyers to mail to the Larmalene Co. at 10 South View Watlin Street Dartford Kent England.
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