Optimism Noted at Prairie Points as Harvest Opens
Optimism runs through prairie markets as harvest begins and trade indicators point to a better crop year. Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Saskatoon show brisk business and revived country trade, with Ontario and Washington shipping plums, apples, and tomatoes in volume while B C quotations stay high for apricots and peaches. Trade rivals include cooperative groups from Washington as shippers seek competitive prices and car loads of apricots, peaches, plums, prunes, and apples move to demand centers.
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Winnipeg
Calgary
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U.S
Apple color standards debate tests U.S. and Canada grading
A circular sent to Canadian apple producers discusses U S color requirements for extra fancy fancy and C grade apples along with C U G color criteria for grades 1 2 and 3. Eastern agents suggest color standards but warn a federal rule is unlikely. Growers note state not federal regulations and doubt Canadian standards will align with Washington color rules for world markets.
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Canada
U. S
C.U.G
Eastern Pointi Ag
Washington
Scarce small fruit amid hot weather in Edmonton market
Edmonton August 2 1922 report notes a fruit shortage over the past few days with several cars expected by week end. Cherries and raspberries arriving are overripe from heat while B C vegetables flood markets and prices fall. Dry weather continues to hurt crops with approximate prices listed for cherries per case at 4.00.
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Edmonton
B.C
B. C
Market News From Winnipeg and Vancouver Island 1922
Market reports show dull wholesale activity in Ontario fruits and tomatoes with prices for raspberries, cherries, apples, and peaches listed. Vancouver Island cherries arrive in fine quality with crates sold at 2.00 to 2.25. rail shipments include cars of mixed fruit and tomatoes. An Ottawa tender invites bids for mail conveyance on the Abbotsford Rural Route. Local counsel urges buying at home to support Abbotsford merchants. Wedding bells are said to ring again as social rumors circulate.
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Virta
Victoria
Winnipeg
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ontario
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Britfah
Columbia
Ottawa
Majesty's
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Abpotaford
Postal Service
JP. Murray
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
Wyhich
L.gli
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Taney
Walla Walla
B.C
Calgary
Wenatchee
Weathered Calgary crop prospects and berry market notes
The Calgary weather remains ideal for crops as cherries fetch high prices and raspberries near over state. Bings sell 30 to 35 cents per pound while raspberries spoil in heat, moving slowly. blackberries require bargain pricing to encourage volume and potential canning interest.
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Tooteasy
Alberta
For Sale Four Lots and Seven Roomed House in Town
For sale a property with four lots and a seven room house including bathroom and pantry. Features a good well water supply, furnished interior, woodshed, chicken house, chickens, fruit trees, and electric lights. All fenced in town. Apply to Box 120 Abbotsford B. B-H-16-246.
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Abbotsford
Vancouver Market Report Shows Dry Week and Price Shifts
The Vancouver market remains dry over the past week with apples and pears prices halved as Wenatchee and Okanagan supply dominates. Wenatchee shipments face inspection failures due to Gadling Moll infestation, while tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers show price variability and sluggish movement. Poultry and hogs stay unchanged, and a farewell event for Mr and Mrs H A Morgan notes Kentucky trip.
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Séenia
Contract for new school addition to be let tomorrow
The contract for the new school addition will be let tomorrow and it is expected that the delegates will hear from Victoria at the beginning of the week. Several local contractors are vying for the job while the local board makes recommendations but the department at Victoria has the final say. Oarsmen in early English university boats rowed in top hats.
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