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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1922
Page
10
Classified listing touts a 1940 Model Ford Touring with self starter, demountable rims, one man top, rebuilt engine for 3850 dollars. Another Ford Touring offers no starter at 3850 while a Ford Light Delivery priced at 3500 features complete overhaul and strong tires. An additional model emphasizes very good tires and light hauling capability with overhaul completed.
Personal mentions list numerous residents leaving for Victoria Ladysmith Vancouver and Nanaimo for trips or returning home. Names include W A Owen S Horwood D Stewart Laura Robertson J B Marpole Thomas Graham F Deane Freeman D L Jones Hugh Mitchell Charles Graham Geo O'Brien James Butterworth Westover.
A two wheel drive Ford truck priced at 235 dollars with Blenies noted as a feature offers a practical hauling option.
Readers note flexible financing options available for purchases. The advert lists multiple plans and eligibility details, inviting customers to inquire for specifics and tailor a plan to fit budget.
Bulletin lists price for washing polishing oiling and greasing Ford touring cars and another price for Ford closed cars and other makes. Offers battery replacement and advertises hours from 8 am to 10 pm weekdays and Sundays 9 am to 6 pm with guaranteed proposition.
Week ending September 21 1922 at Union Bay shows a list of vessels including Charmer Vancouver Newington Prince Rupert Progressive Coast wise Point Hope Vancouver and others sailing coastwise to various ports such as Victoria Skaguay Dola Sadie and Scow Pacific Steamers and C P R entries tied to Vancouver with multiple vessel names.
The Rebekahs plan a Whist Drive from 8 to 9 30 and dancing 10 to 1 at G W V A Hall on Monday September 26 to mark their 71st anniversary. Gents 75 cents, ladies 50 cents. Refreshments served. Women's Auxiliary elected officers: President Mrs A Bird Vice President Mrs Freebourn Secretary Miss L Bird Treasurer Mrs W Brown.
Courtenay resident A. J. Guilmette won one thousand dollars in the B C Veterans football contest after paying one dollar for a ticket and finishing $999 ahead of the runner up William Douglas. In a separate note, near Puntledge River a hunter found an emaciated aged bear with broken teeth, indicating its failing condition.
A Cavin's Shoe Store advertises Astoria Shoes aimed at impressing customers and promising lasting wear and maintained shape. The copy emphasizes appeal to individual buyers and suggests personal satisfaction in wear and fit.
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