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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1917
Page
2
The Islander explains it is published every Saturday by the Islander Publishing Company in Cumberland BC Canada. It lists contact telephone 3-5 and subscription rates: one year in advance $2.00 and single copies 5 cents with foreign subscriptions to Postal Union countries also $2.00.
The article argues Sir Wilfrid has engineered party fights for eighteen months, destabilizing attempts at coalition and national government. It accuses him of delaying by elections, seeking a personal leadership role, and planning a backdoor exit from duties while troops earn glory. It criticizes his stance on a national government and naval policy.
The passage argues toward a broader voluntary wartime system while acknowledging those who won’t volunteer may stay home and profit. It cites Canada’s duty to supply food and munitions at low pay, criticizing Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s stance and the opposition by E M McDonald to business profits taxation.
A Montreal Star excerpt argues Sir Wilfrid Laurier opposes compulsory service and would not back selective draft, claiming his stance betrays war-time duty. The piece urges a national push for conscription and government action to mobilize all Canadians for the war effort.
The passage asserts toil as the pathway to knowledge food and pleasure. It claims toil governs life and joy arises from loving work. It states good actions empower us and inspire others, linking effort to personal happiness and moral influence.
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