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.
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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1921
Page
5
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 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.
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
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.
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.
The Great War Veterans Association holds meetings every Tuesday at 7 o clock in Memorial Hall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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