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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1914
Page
2
The Abbottsford Post, a weekly journal serving Abbottsford, outlines advertising rates by application and presents its shibboleth neither for nor against the government.
The piece reflects on Sir George Ross and Canada’s future, urging bipartisan unity to meet tremendous problems ahead. It cites his senate farewell urging energy toward national tasks, stronger imperial ties, and independent development, including defence, immigration assimilation, transport, harbours, and commerce. It emphasizes shining as a strong, self-reliant nation.
The Globe cites the Mousseau scandal at Quebec, the Evanturel affair in Ontario, and gifts by officials to friends as examples of Liberal and Conservative governance flaws. It argues for a cleaner, nonpartisan reform to restore public trust and high standards across Parliament and executive service.
A Calgary Eye-Opener critique mocks government subsidies to the C N R and rails at the Borden government. The piece cites the paper’s sharp stance, then vents via a dialect anecdote about a bootless suitor, illustrating the era’s political sarcasm and regional press tensions.
The Toronto Globe condemns lax political morals and urges a thorough house cleaning. It argues public morals must be improved from top to bottom and questions how executive officers can demand Spartan discipline when those entrusted by the people with governance are themselves open to criticism.
Dr Evane Darby of London led a Western Canada Peace Mission on a four month voyage covering 14 000 miles by sea and land. He spoke to thousands at public meetings in cities from Calgary to Winnipeg advocating international peace and disarmament.
A man mortgaged his farm to buy his wife earrings. She earned money doing laundry to pay interest, lost the diamond, attempted to hang herself in the barn but the rope broke. She fell on a Jersey cow valued at $150, breaking its back.
Fraser Valley Record reports a full audience at Imperial Hall in Mission City for a benefit concert aiding street lights. About $40 net from the event after expenses, with Miss Helen Bates, Miss Doris Wilbers, Madame Morris, and Vancouver guests delivering a varied program of songs, violin, and recitations. The night ended with a short dance and thanks to all performers and volunteers.
A pious elderly woman contributes the proceeds from her Sunday hens to the church. The text notes that most of the aler tones were Sabbath breakers, reflecting a local tale about offerings and church duties.
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