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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
2
A 1915 Beck's Weekly excerpt argues the Kaiser and Crown Prince should face execution or life imprisonment for Germany's war crimes. It faulted hereditary monarchy and intermarriage for entangling nations and urged justice by blood. The piece also notes a Boy Scouts annual meeting in British Columbia.
A birth notice from a British Columbia paper highlights the child The Victorian adopted by Mr F E Simpson known as Dad Simpson after twenty years in the province. The piece praises Simpson for beneficial service and public honesty. It also commends the editor for Cranbrook work and independence as a paper for the people in Victoria. It ends with a dig at sore politicians and a call for trusted representation.
The message notes uncertainty over whether elections will be held this year in BC. It mentions road work progress toward better provincial roads and discusses the Postal Act defining an envelope sealed as a letter. It also notes Joe Martin's claim about paper costs and comments on Dewdney’s voter list with few objections expected at the upcoming court of revision.
A Canadian political scene in British Columbia focuses on dominion election plans as professionals seek influence with local and national representatives. The tone suggests eagerness for electoral activity and public hearing.
Dr. James W. Robertson, famed for decades of dairy public service in Canada, led a national appeal to farmers on behalf of the Red Cross Society last week. His work with the Ontario Agricultural College and as Dairy Commissioner shaped dairy stations and traveling instructors from Prince Edward Island to Alberta.
The passage recalls Dr Robertson as Commissioner of Agriculture guiding the Live Stock Branch Cold Storage Service Seed Grain Competitions and Farm extension efforts. It notes his leadership on industrial training and rural education, and his role as chairman of commissions on lands surveys and illustration farms, urging farmers to acknowledge their debt and support a worthy cause.
The Postmaster General asserts exclusive authority over letters within Canada and warns firms against delivering accounts and circulars outside the Post Office to dodge the War Tax. Penalties under the act may reach twenty dollars per illegal letter, with seizures and prosecutions for any contravention.
The meeting debated subjects across many Scout skills and duties and passed a resolution opposing Boy Scouts attending Cadet Camps as Scouts while allowing those who are Cadets to attend as Cadets. A sub committee was proposed to form an Association to fund Camp and travel expenses. His Honour offered help to form the Association. A secretary appointment was deferred and the annual report to be printed. Proposals included publishing the proceedings in provincial papers.
A formal meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the visitor, Mr. Ross, for his presence and active interest. The gathering then adjourned.
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