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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
3
The article argues the government can revoke naturalization for subversive individuals and cites 63 784 Russians and 70 000 Austrians plus Germans Bulgarians and Slavic nationals. It warns aliens threaten stability in British Columbia and the prairie provinces and notes many have naturalized yet remain inclined toward revolutionary ideas.
The Semiahmoo trail used by early gold seekers may become part of the Pacific Highway under new survey plans. The route would shorten distance by six to seven miles, cross the Campbell River near White Rock, and connect to the United States Pacific Highway at Douglas. Improvements include easing Fraser River bridge approaches and lowering Yale Road grades to reduce hill brow.
Calgary reports a busy week with raspberry shipments from Hately and Luicy. Regina supplies two carloads. Sugar shortage drives price spikes and careful distribution, but good berry quality kept prices from falling. Mould found in a few Calgary and Winnipeg cases while Okanagan and Summerland cherries flood market. cantaloupes and bananas also arrive. Local BC vegetables and apricots appear as prices vary from coast to Okanagan Valley.
A vintage ad urges trust in advertisements by merchants as invitations to test sincerity through goods. It promotes the printing office for job printing from business stationery to menus and circulars, claiming a well equipped shop and bona fide circulation to reach local spenders.
Matsqui will host a larger fair with September entries and a two day event near Mission City and Abbotsford. Exhibitors promise a strong competition between highland and lowland participants as officials, including President Mr ty E, promote the event amid lively preparations.
The Vancouver market reports the first blackberries of the season in crate lots selling at 4 dollars per crate, with raspberries at 8 dollars per crate and local Vancouver Island berries at 4 dollars. Blueberries price at 2 dollars, Alberta favourites at 5 dollars for a 15 pound basket, and strawberries nearly gone as currants and gooseberries move through the season.
Mr G C Hodge traveling representative for the B C Returned Soldier Commission visited Mission City this week to arrange a Vancouver office for returning soldiers. He will head the Vancouver office to assist veterans with services at Room 3 Third Floor Court House Annex Rotson Street Vancouver Major J A Roberson is the commission chairman and Geo F Pyke is the general secretary.
The Mission City Flower Show is scheduled for Thursday August 14 in Imperial NH. Prizes will be announced soon as the list grows and aims to attract many exhibitors. Secretary Mrs Osborns is available at the store and local businessmen support the event to ensure its success.
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