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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
2
The Abbottsford Post outlines advertising rates per line for first insertion and reduced rates for subsequent insertions. It notes foreign district care, no merchant marine, and mentions the publishing company Goavipany with a weekly journal.
A wide discussion on reciprocity and Canada United States trade unfolds around the Oliver family, who plan a massive plow plant in Hamilton Ontario. They cite Canada’s vast farming land, cheap lumber, and lower wages, arguing free trade would attract American investment and keep Canada competitive. The piece notes their South Bend plant expansion and predicts Canada’s growing industrial base and population growth tied to this investment.
The council discussed funds for road and railway crossing issues and approved a $100 appropriation to improve grounds. A log road cost was estimated at about $3000, delaying construction. Debates included opposing a new Coghill road and stating riverfront wharf may transfer to government. Municipal by laws and court of revision were scheduled with notes on blasphemy language restrictions. The report also mentions a dog show terrier joining Camp No. 1 temporarily.
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