War Lingers in Our Minds Seven Years After Armistice
The Abbottsford Post recalls the 1914 to 1918 war, noting Canada’s mobilization and sacrifices at Vimy Ridge and other battles. It reflects on the November 11 ceasefire, the impact on families, and the ongoing Irish settlement talks under Lloyd George. The piece urges unity and peacetime efforts while acknowledging wartime memory and national resolve.
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England
Germany
Belgium
George
House of Commons
France
Canada
Sherman
Givinchy
Hill 70
Courcelette
Vimy Ridge
Bosche
Foch
David Lloyd George
Court of appeal ruling eases auto owner liability
The Kamloops Standard Sentinel notes the appeal court decision reducing auto owner liability to cases where the owner is personally in charge of the vehicle. The piece mentions past widespread damages paid when cars were driven by friends or employees. It also reports on Yeh Kung cho and a Shanghai bank planned as The People Bank of China with 1,000,000 capital to aid the poor.
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Ireland
Court of Appeal
An Ofter
Yeh
Labor pressure fears a 44 hour week strike
Fear is expressed among the Shirsty of the Province that organized labour will induce wine clerks in Government liquor stores to go out on strike for a 44 hour week. This would mean the loss of four valuable hours of time in which to get permits filled out.
Various Vancouver World items provoke local chatter and whimsy
The column riffs on living in Vancouver with jokes about tennis lessons, ponies, politicians gifting subscriptions, a Better Baby contest, and flower shows. It notes Bob Edwards entering the legislature, a jammed road advert, and humorous jabs at weather, cats licensing, and new laws. The piece lightly surveys civic quirks and media chatter.
Fruit Car Shipments Report From Winnipeg Market
Winnipeg dispatch notes fruit car arrivals across regions. Arkansas peaches BC potatoes Washington apples and cherries sold with mixed demand. Ontario tomatoes California peaches Bartletts and apricots report varying quality and prices. raspberries from BC Haley appeared mouldy. Prices fell from 4.25 to 4.00 then 3.60 per crate to clear inventory.
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Winnipeg
Arkansas
B.C
Washington
Ontario
B. C
California
Haley
British Columbia fruit growers keep price control intact
Western organizers note well formed bodies among fruit growers and small rival bands. Growers have held price setting for three years with minimal disruption from consignment slips. Some camp factions show belligerency but are quickly reconciled by self interest.
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British Columbia
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Women's Institute
Mission-Hatzie Road
Victoria
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Control Board
Hammond Gazette
Tere
Lord Northcliffe
Lloyd George
Winniveg
West Organtizn
British Columbia Telephone Co
Wm. Atkinson
Laser Valley
Chilliwack
Lowbek
West Vancouver
North Vancouver
Toco Squamish
Langley
J. H. Jones
Mission City
B. C. Cigar Factory
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J. A. Catherwood
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Chvrolet
DODGE
Mission City, B. C
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