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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1922
Page
2
A denouncement of gossip and anonymous scandal as a corrosive force in both small towns and cities. It condemns anonymous tips and gossip channels, notes how women often propagate rumors without proof, and urges sober, honest thinking about neighbors.
A verbose reader prompt asks Cumberland residents to examine personal conduct and community service through ten questions. It urges honesty about church, school, charity, income, and gossip while warning against troublemaking.
E R Waite secretary of the Shawnee Oklahoma Board of Commerce calls for fewer pessimists and more faith in the citys future. He urges citizens to support local merchants and civic work and promotes buying locally to counter mail order competition.
The Islander mocks a proposed male only seating idea as a modern Jim Crow concept. It defends cautious yet bold men while condemning rude behavior in theatres and lampoons prudery as hypocritical, citing women who defend themselves and watch for wolves in public spaces.
Mr. William Gordon of Cumberland increases floor space at his Corner Store on Dunsmuir Avenue with renovations underway. He is sole agent for Stetson Shoes and plans a forthcoming sale of high class footwear to display his expanded stock.
Winter approaches and shoppers are urged to prepare warm gear. New stock of all wool Ayrshire Blankets now on display at Sutherland's Dry Goods Store meets broad approval with a remarkable price.
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