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Newspaper

Cumberland Islander

Location

Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Sep 24, 1921

Page

5

Ad Out of Adversity Drives Islander Business Growth

A concise note describes turning adversity into opportunity by launching an advertising push for the Islander newspaper, guiding the watch business to expand as orders increase.

Cumberland Wins First League Game In Nanaimo

Cumberland defeated Nanaimo 2 0 in a hard fought league match. Cumberland’s defense held Nanaimo’s forwards as Jock Campbell Mortimer and Routledge shone in stops while Toots Plump scored the second goal. Nanaimo’s Bobby Husband stood out for the home team though their front line struggled.

Nanaimo Cumberland Tommy Dickinson Ogle Routledge Boyd Jock Campbell Mortimer Toots Dickinson Bobby Husband Toots Plump Mortimer Boyd Heart of Midlothian

Club Notes and Upcoming Meetings Drafted

Visitors include J P R McGill Nanaimo A Parfitt Victoria Vernon K Hall Vancouver D McMillan South Wellington W W Anderson Hazelton H I Smith Victoria The International Encyclopedia arrives for library reference The bylaws and constitution are printed bound and distributed to members A Junior Football Management meeting follows Saturday game in the club writing room A 7 g Shrek Sunday meeting aims to form a debating society Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association lecture circuit planned with University of B C

J. P. R. McGill Nanaimo A. Parfitt Victoria Vernon K. Hall Vancouver D. McMillan South Wellington W. W. Anderson Hazelton H. I. Smith Shrek Thhe University of B. C The Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association Baron Messrs Peden Macdonald

Shoes offer at cost in fall shipment arrives town wide

Local retailer boasts the most complete line of shoes outside Victoria with a large fall shipment. They advertise selling broken lines at cost and invite customers to view bargains, promising Chums for children as the cheapest long term option.

Victoria

Dissolution Notice of Charlie Sing Chong & Company

Cavin's Shoe Store dissolves its partnership in Cumberland Chinatown British Columbia. Debts to be paid to Mah Yick and claims presented to him. Business will continue under Charlie Sing Chong & Company with Mah Yick managing. Dated Cumberland B C September 19 1921.

Cumberland Chinatown British Columbia Charlie Sing Chong & Company Mah Yick B.C Charlie Sing Chong Mah Sam Mah Why Mah Chung Mah Pat Mah Hing Mah Toy Union Bay

Great War Veterans Association Meets Each Tuesday Evening

The Great War Veterans Association holds meetings every Tuesday at 7 o clock in Memorial Hall.

The Great War Veterans Association Memorial Hall

Vancouver Daily Province Trophy replaces McBride Shield

The British Columbia Football Association in Nanaimo presented two new trophies. The Vancouver Daily Province Provincial Amateur Challenge Cup becomes the provincial championship emblem replacing the McBride Shield held by Cumberland United. The O B Allan Provincial Junior Amateur Cup will symbolize the junior championship for players under 18 as of September 16.

Cumberland United Football Club Vancouver Daily Province British Columbia Football Association Nanaimo

Bevan Juniors Top Cumberland 3 1 In Exhibition Match

The Cumberland and Bevan Juniors clashed at the Recreation Grounds last Saturday with Bevan winning 3 goals to one. Cumberland were short five regulars, but the visitors dominated the first half while Cumberland pressed in the second. Four teams expected in the Graham Cup league: Bevan Cumberland High School and Union Bay, promising strong junior football this season.

Cumberland Bevan Recreation Grounds Bevan Boys Cumberland Juniors High School Union Bay Ans

A Generous Sport at the B Hotel Fishing

Two local men fished with one luckier than the other. The lucky man offered to share his two small catches by adding them to the big basket. At the B Hotel the crowd gathered as they laid the fish on the table. He teased, asking if each man could pick out his own two from the crowd.

Ladysmith Dominates Granby In Easy Soccer Victory

In an Upper Island Soccer League match played Saturday, Ladysmith defeated Granby 6 to 0. Ladysmith controlled play from the start, as the home team pressed for goals and extended the lead throughout the game.

Ladysmith Granby

Whisky Drives Man to Eat Tree Bark in Galt Gardens

A hungry man, lacking food for three days while awaiting a cheque, was found eating bark from a tree in Galt Gardens. Police linked his hunger to drinking squirrel whisky. The incident occurred Sunday evening and was reported in Lethbridge.

Lethbridge Galt Gardens

Mattress and Blankets Offer for Cozy Night

A good mattress and a pair of new blankets are available to make the night comfortable. The items promise a warm, restful rest with inviting options for shoppers seeking comfort.

To Apologize And Embrace Humility In Daily Life

A compact meditation lists steps for personal growth from saying sorry to accepting blame. It emphasizes actions over words and suggests consistent self discipline, patient listening, and striving for improvement through missteps.

Pulpit and Press Seen As Saint Making Partners

A quotation exchange suggests editors fear telling truth or face removal while a preacher asserts ministers must expose members whether living or dead. The dialogue portrays a harsh view of journalism and church leaders colluding to whitewash flaws.

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Harling & Ledingham P.O Halliday’s Bread the New Home Bakery J. H. Halliday Donsmuir Avenue Moore-Whittington Liddell’s Barber Shop Dunsmuir Avenue Courtenay Royston Cumberland Road P. Leo Anderton Louis R. Stevens Slater Strider Cavin’s Shoe Store Marocchi Bros Grocers Cumberland and Courtenay, B.C Bevan Juniors Whisky Fawcett A. MacKinnon Cumberland, B.C Leckie’s Weston’s Harvard Scuffer the Model Clothing and Shoe Store P. O. Box
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