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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
2
Abbotsford Post announces weekly publication by Post Publishing Company. Ely Journal serves Abbotsford interests. J A Bates is editor and proprietor. advertorial rules and policy outlined. Public notice of known motto and government stance appears in branding.
A compact opinion piece discusses a prominent citizen promoting cleaner streets and civic improvement, noting gains already seen and room for more. It weighs leadership threats from Premier Bowser and Martin Burrell, speculates on party strength, and references Britain taxes, Dutch fate, Sammy Hughes, and wartime Allies motto urging unity. It ends with cautious wartime hope for a draw with Germany.
A compact recount of common maxims about limits on influence. It contrasts proverbs such as leading a horse to water and sending a boy to college with the impossibility of forcing thought or marriage outcomes, reflecting on human agency and constraint.
A compact opinion note argues that strategic blockades can pressure parties toward negotiation, framing economic pressure as a nonviolent tool to force concessions and shorten conflict duration. It cites historical precedents and cautions about humanitarian impact and international law constraints.
An Oklahoma speaker cites an article criticizing policy that sends youths to other states for education. He urges funding and reform toward practical subjects like crops, soils, and animal science, arguing education should keep talent at home and reflect Denmark's example of literacy and land ownership.
A truncated wartime snippet notes a quip about the pen outperforming the weapon while suggesting Germans had not considered this before the conflict began. The line hints at strategic attitudes and rhetoric circulating in earlier days of the war era.
A fragmentary exchange jokes about men staring at women and skirts. The text repeats a line about shorter skirts and adds observation that winning is about how you play the game rather than whining. No clear news event or people identified.
Tender notices are invited for the erection of a large one room school and related buildings at Dunach Matsqui and Chilliwack Districts. Bids must be on supplied forms, with deposits and bank guarantees. The lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted.
The article notes 400 Red Cross visitors in Boulogne aiding wounded and reporting to families, cites the Duchess of Connaught, and lauds the Canadian Red Cross hospital at Cliveden as a model of efficiency. It emphasizes Canada’s growing global impact and calls for increased Canadian contributions to extend relief for wounded and prisoners.
Reflecting activity in Canada the Red Cross moves large goods and funds through Toronto St John and Halifax shipping depots. It supports wounded in British hospitals from Boulogne via a Paris warehouse with five ambulances at St. Cloud near Paris and cooperation with French military hospitals.
Report notes ships supply German prisoners of war with food over fortnights, including winter clothing. Mention lists of over 4 000 pounds of food and 2 000 pounds of turkey distributed through the Precis Department. References Alexandria and Mediterranean aid efforts amid severe season.
A brief report notes that puddinis were distributed amid a security incident in Mulund where individuals were wounded. Police investigations continue as residents seek answers about the event and its aftermath.
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