The Cumberland Islander
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2017-02-07
issued: 1920-05-08
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note: Pn, WnC''a,^rian % THE CUMBlfeKKiND ISLANDER <4 TWENTY-NINTH YEAR—No. 19. Willi which Is consolidated the Cumberland News CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1920. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. IMPROVEMENTS ON DUNSMUIR AVENUE • A committee of the City Councillors interviewed Mr. Stewart, our local member and the district engineer, Mr. Owens, on the B. C. Highways Act and'its application to the city of Cumberland. After going over the subject thoroughly and taking into considertion the fact that the Government had done nothing in this connection last year, they decided that in the event of the city providing the necessary material for the work, the Government would supply the labor in putting two blocks of the city streets in proper shape. This offer was accepted by the committee, and they have every reason to be satisfied with the arrangement. There is a movement on foot to approach the property owners on the main street with a view to putting alayer of Tarvia on the graded street after the Government has completed its work. This would give an excellent finish to the road. The upkeep would be reduced to the minimum as the repairs to this kind of road .surface are easily and quickly done at very low cost. It also reduces the dust nuisance to zero and the appearance of the street would be greatly improved. With waste paper receptacles at the street corners, paper, fruit peelings and other refuse could be kept off the .streets. This surface would eliminate the need of concrete crossings, and the money thus saved could go towards the paving and put the street in first-class shape. The citizens in general, and merchants in particular, should give this their closest attention. The appearance of the city should be the concern of everyone, but storekeepers' own interest in abolishing the dust clouds which enter their store doors in summer should be a big factor in the determining of their decision. Board of Trade Due Next Week Jobbers and Manufacture…
note: Title Note: "With which is consolidated the Cumberland News
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Cumberland (B.C.)
spatial: Cumberland
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0342506
language: English
lat: 49.6186111
long: -125.0325
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Cumberland, B.C. : Islander Publishing Co.
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source: Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives.
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