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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1923
Page
2
The Abbottsford Post reviews Gen Met s Now Westminster speech, noting it shows his vast rise from Ontario farmer boy to oil and lumber wealth. It questions his political motives, contrasts reform aims with patronage, and ponders Liberal and Conservative reactions in Victoria, Canada.
Mr Pattullo, minister for lands, discusses the exodus of Canadians to the United States. He notes figures around 1,381,665 leaving Canada and suggests a ten year period ending in 1910s with more leaving for the States than coming in. He promises further investigation to clarify the numbers.
A fragmented reflection compares Canadian tax levels with those in the United States. The writer notes many Canadians relocate to the U S to escape high taxation and recalls prewar contrasts. While suggesting lower Canadian taxes, especially in British Columbia, the piece urges not to criticize one’s country and cites a “Show Me” Club policy as inspiration.
Ottawa reports Hon. T. D. Pattullo disputes government immigration claims based on misused data. He cites HB J. Garlant figures and asserts Canada’s emigration losses to the United States are far smaller than claimed, urging moderation and controlled immigration to boost Canada’s economy.
Angouver April 7 Mr G A Foon president elect of King Edward High School led the federation’s executive slate. A number of resolutions followed including a call to regulate teaching auto lapses after five years and a grant of 1600 to aid teachers who suffered losses from school board difficulties.
The International character of the dairy industry spurs the World’s Dairy Congress Association to organize a congress under governmentauspices in Washington from October 2 to 5. Scientists officials producers and distributors will discuss improving quality cutting costs and boosting national health via dairy use. President Harding authorized by Act of Congress to invite foreign representatives.
A playful verse lists婚 months with traditional wedding lore. It urges marrying in certain months to avoid fate, noting joy and sorrow in March April May and other months, while warning of changes or wealth tied to specific times. The lines mix romance with superstition and old calendar imagery.
A verse set from A. 8. Fraser satirically celebrates Rotary’s eighteenth birthday at the Masonic Temple. It portrays Old King Tut as a jolly, dormant mummy figure amid jokes about lost goods, punk grub, and a coffin-like life scene. The chorus bids farewell to “old Tut.”
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