NEW PARTY IDEALS IN FARMER MOVEMENT POLICY DIVIDES
The piece contrasts Western Canadian farmers favoring protection against Canadian imports with U S Progressive free trade, calling both selfish class interests. It cites Crerar asserting the same exploitative motives across parties, then argues protection benefits all classes and communities through industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American West
Crerar
Victoria
Halifax
Canada
Unemployment Worries Grow in British Columbia
A BC merchant laments poor business and potential unemployment as imported goods flood the market. A critic points out the province’s own reliance on out of province and foreign labor, noting $44.25 in wages paid to non residents for clothing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Canada
New England
New York
England
Chicago
United States
Japan
B.C
B. C
Two Dead Horses in Canadian Politics and a Flogged Debate
A Nelson News critique targets Prime Minister Mackenzie King for pursuing reciprocity amid high world competition and unemployment. It notes 1911 referendum rejection and cites War Times Elections Act issues. The piece also covers a small turnout at a Courtenay meeting and ends with a proverb on motherhood and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Mackenzie King
Nelson News
Canada
King
Kitchener
Toronto Star
Manitoba
Manitoba Free Press
Border Cities
Kingston
Toronto Globe
Britain
Brockville Recorder-Times
Sydney
Cobalt Nugget
Saskatoon
Fierce Riots in Belfast and Other Vintage News Snippets
The excerpt recalls a New York Times front page from 25 years ago with a Belfast riots headline. It notes Ned Sheppard’s Vancouver career and later tuberculosis death in Kamloops. It mentions Ladysmith civic elections and Vancouver port activity, BC taxation debates, and various quotes from multiple Canadian papers and figures, including political hopefuls and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Belfast
Cumberland Defeats Nanaimo In Strenuous Sunday Match
Cumberland earned a 1 0 victory over Nanaimo as Sutherland shone for the home side and Dickinson starred for Nanaimo. Referee Jones earned praise for calm control and clear decisions as about fifteen hundred spectators watched a fast, clean game. Cumberland now leads the Upper Island League and hopes to repeat as champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
Sutherland
Husband
Boyd
Cumberland
O'Brien
Brewster
Dickinson
Thomas
Redfern
Milligan
O'Donnell
Graham
Ogle
Stewart
Campbell
Routledge
Jones
Pillem laments shrinking patient load year later
Doctor Pillem speaks of many more patients last year and wonders where they went. His wife responds with cautious hope for the future.
When the daisies daze and the lilies lit
A playful verse notes seasonal signs and animals reacting to strange orders of nature. The speaker admits moonshine moods often get the better of them, with a whimsy that shifts weather and creatures into curious acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rover
Lost Spare Tire For Cadillac Between Courtenay And Cumberland
Peggy's Pierrots report a 36x4 1/2 tire missing from a Cadillac between Courtenay and Cumberland. Ed White Company Farm asks the finder to notify The Islander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company Farm
Courtenay
Cumberland
Peggy's
Pierrots
Holy Trinity Church Service Times Noted
Rev. W. Leversedge leads litany and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. on the Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity with Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. and Evensong at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
W. Leversedge
Father Beaton
St. George’s Presbyterian
Jas. Hood
Grace Methodist Church
G. B. Kinney
Great War Veterans Association Meets Weekly in Memorial Hall
The Great War Veterans Association holds meetings every Tuesday at 7 oclock in Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Great War Veterans Association
Memorial Hall
Liddell's Orchestra Open for Engagements for Dances
Liddell's Orchestra available for dances and social functions. All kinds of music supplied. Apply G Liddell at Barber Shop Dunsmuir Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Barber
Dunsmuir Ave
Cumberland City Votes: Voter Registration Rules 1921
The city announces registration closing November 30 1921 for municipal elections. Requirements cover registered holders of titles and agreements, corporate voting authorizations, licence holders, householder residency since January 1 1921, road tax payment, age 21 British subject status, and school district voters with no city vote. Penalties apply for improper agreement voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Registry Office
British Columbia
Saving Clause on a Wife Called the Better Half
A quip explains the phrase better half as a reminder that a wife should not view herself as the entire marriage. The saying frames the union as complementary, with the husband implying partnership and balance within the relationship.
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Edward W. Bickle
Ben H, Gowen
NEW Party
Ned” Sheppard
Vancouver
Kamloops
Ladysmith
Joe Martin
Harry” Gale
H. H. Stevens
Tommy” Church
Toronto
Federal Reserve District
Walter B. Brown
New York Commercial
Ireland
Thos. E
Insurance Collections General Agency
Thos. E. Bate
Vendome Hotel
Men’s Department
GRESS
Grocery Department
R.T.B
Windemere Avenue
A. C. Lymn
Derwent Avenue
Ford
Happy Valley
Chiu Yeuk
Corfield Motors
B. W. Bickle
Eddington
Calhound Ranch
P.O
Allen Ave
Prior
MacKinnon
Kwong Yick
Chinatown
Liddell’s Orchestra
G. Liddell
City of Cumberland Municipal Elections Act
B, C
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