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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
4
Advertisements under the above heading cost 25 cents per issue, the notice states. The brief classifieds section notes the rate applies to ongoing listings and single insertions alike.
Late of Huntingdon formerly of Webb Susk deceased creditors must send claims with particulars to the undersigned on or before the 80th day of May 1922. After that date the executor will distribute assets to entitled parties. Dated Huntingdon B C March 28 1922. B Derbyshire Webb Sask Executor by C H Croke Huntingdon
Hunger drives a sequence of comic escapades in Ghavile Chaplin's Million Dollar comedy A dogs Life shown at the Abbotsford Theatre Friday and Saturday May 6. Charlie is drawn from a wakeful night by the aroma of hot food and clashes with Boline over eating without paying. A dug up pocket book by Charlie leads to a chance encounter with a cabaret singer seeking affection and a moment of career change.
CALGARY April. Widespread talks favor extending the line west or east from Quesnel to secure traffic and develop Fraser River and Quesnel districts. W P Hinton, ex GTP vice president, argues the east or west option links to Grand Trunk Pacific and unlocks rich mining and ranching regions. Hinton departs for the North to assume president and GM of Cadoman Coal Co with headquarters in Edmonton.
Vancouver politicians await an early byelection to fill the seat left vacant by M. A. Macdonald. With three cabinet ministers in town Hon W H Sutherland Hon L D MacLean and Hon B D Barrow speculation grows that the Oliver government will push for a swift contest before the August Conservative convention.
A dairy farmer in Illinois posted a notice in the Fraser Valley Record claiming a yearling Holstein heifer wandered from fig pastures and offered a reward of a drink of fifteen year old Bottled in Bond Whiskey. The next morning twelve men gathered at the front gate with handbills.
A quip from a manageress about teaching shorthand and typewriting is followed by a sharp exchange with an Inquirer. The reply cites a swift career move, noting the last student quickly married her employer in three weeks, highlighting rapid outcomes in the training setting.
Victoria April 21 A letter from W J Rowser to secretary Melghe Meiglen states he has no intent to resign as leader of the Conservative party. He explains he was chosen at a provincial convention in 1919 and will continue to fulfill duties until the new Liberal Conservative party forms. He warns resignation could trigger by elections or a general vote, altering party leadership.
Mayor Marchant issues order directing unemployed men from Victoria to seek farm work in the prairie provinces through the civil employment relief office. Fares for these trips are to be borne by the travelers and added to the People's Railway revenue.
Local and personal items recount Miss Annie McPhee returning to Vancouver General Hospital duties after holidays with Mr and Mrs M Ware Copeland. Visits to Mrs P Wilson, Miss Vera Hunt at home, Abbotsford at Normal School Vancouver, Mr J A McGowan to Vancouver, St Mathews Church W A hold a pine cooking and sewing sale with afternoon tea. Royal Masonic Order dance at Hartop Hall and Alexandria Hall for about 300 guests with decorated venues and out-of-town attendance from Vancouver New Westminster Chilliwack Langley and others.
In a Cleveland Commercial message the sick man learns to plug a harp while the other to shovel coal. The exhausted businessman, now asleep, dreams of tasks awaiting him at dawn.
A traveling press agent pitches circus advertising to a general store owner in a small town. The owner, confident in his customer base, questions the need for ads, noting the church has stood forty years and most everyone belongs yet the bells ring every Sunday morning.
Cot Blance Talmadge presents a guide from A Virtuous Vamp detailing flirtation techniques for women. The article outlines social cues, poise, and charm to improve interactions, framed in period voice and etiquette guidance.
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