27 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary text appears to be OCR noise with scattered phrases and names. Readable items include mentions of Abbots Wa, Sitherby, Bonwit, and moving related terms. No coherent event, date, or full subjects emerge to summarize.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning figures and payments without clear names dates or context. No verifiable events or subjects identified to summarize.
A garbled OCR fragment presents scattered names places and numbers. It hints at dates and events but lacks coherent sentences or verifiable facts for a definite news summary.
Fragmentary text mentions a place or person named Maldrews Walter Aeswo and a date or time phrase that is incomplete. The line reads “took place on” followed by garbled words, offering no clear event, location, or outcome to confirm a summary.
Fragmentary text describes civil matters and names unknown parties, with unclear references to dates and locations. The readable portion mentions Apel Loh Chrattia and Westie Liah amid garbled phrasing, offering no coherent event or outcome.
A garbled OCR style passage outlines a night event with multiple fragmented names and numbers. It mentions a person or place with digits 3828 and references a violation or incident, but the details are unclear. The text includes stray phrases about bites and a possible confrontation, yet specifics remain unreadable.
The fragment describes a meeting involving Mall and Mo with unclear context and no verifiable events or dates.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a long list of individuals connected to Abbotsford with scattered surnames and places such as Magt Cooke Mecawn Heme McCaiinia and Ven Ye Bern. The text mentions regina t ion affidavita and a Grigg store as a local reference point.
The Mor don farm, purchased in 1916, faced heavy couch grass infestation. About five acres were treated by repeated plowing, harrowing, and drying of grass rolls, then seeded with Darley and Lone-hale Lushels per acre. By spring following, the field showed a good grain crop and now lacks couch grass.
An article outlines ways to combat flies through cleanliness and various treatments. It notes flies spread diseases like typhoid and infantile paralysis, and suggests antifly campaigns in April and May. Recommendations include formaldehyde solutions, sodium salicylate, and borax mixed with manure, plus blue room decor and sugar pepper blends to deter flies.
The article notes high imports and lavish nonessential spending by the public during the war. Wages are up, purchasing power is distorted for the wealthy producer class, and many seek luxuries while essential needs strain resources. It urges frugality to support Empire defense and loan mobilization.
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