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Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Aug 23, 1918

Page

3

Market Letter From Calgary on Fruit Trade and Prices

A Calgary market letter reports rising Titian Columbia Cross activity, with potatoes arriving in good condition and prices ranging from 36 to 45 dollars in the Okanagan Valley. Strawberries and blueberries see tight supply, peaches from the Pacific Coast arrive in strong volumes, and apples, plums, pears, cantaloupes, apricots, cucumbers, and tomatoes show varied market conditions and warns shippers to pack green to avoid losses.

Minikcott & Savage Calgary Titian Columbia Cross Carbole Okanagan Valley Washington Oregon Triumpha and Deweys British Columbia Frith Naples California Pha Express Ontario

Railway state of produce and shipping notes

Adated stock and packing guidance for growers including onion color throat removal, storage and shipment by express. Prices for cabbage and beets noted with contention over carton weights and crowding in the market. Market conditions described as busy with existing stock moving at low cents per pound depending on quality.

Hy. U Lomita Express Cabitage

Market Regius Report From Calgary Trade Briefs

Market notes from Calgary report limited supply and rising prices as jobbers note strong demand and ships indicate shortages. Shipper views the market as tight with potential impact on rail and regional trade patterns.

Potatoes and fruit trade notes amid frost and market shifts

Market observers report frost damage delaying potato lots, with Winnipeg buyers seeking 80.00 per ton while Armstrong quotes 95.00 per ton for B C potatoes. Edmonion new crop priced around 4½ cents a pound delivered, and Washington shipments are sparse as farmers face yield concerns. Strawberry shipments from Mr. A C Pinner reach Vernon Fruit Co with demand strong and prices up to six dollars per crate.

Abe A.C. Pisner Matate Vernon Fruit Co

Potato dough recipe and insider note from Canada Food Board

A garbled instructive fragment discusses preparing a potato dough mix, boiling and mashing potatoes, adding lukewarm water and salt, then forming a dough to rise and bake. It credits the Canada Food Board and mentions avoiding boiled jaciets, with hints of timing and oven guidance. The text includes unclear names and phrases, reflecting OCR noise surrounding a food preparation note.

Léques Rae Canada Food Board Evory

Newcombe Proclamation on Soldiers Missing Duty in Canada

The Proclamation recalls Deputy Minster Newcombe’s appeal regarding members of Class T under the Military Service Act 1917 who have not reported for duty or deserted from the Canadian Expeditionary Force. It notes the aim to avoid penalties by offering a limited time to report, while stressing duty to defend the Dominion and obedience to the Order in Council of April 20.

United Kingdom Great Britain Ireland India Sli Glass L. Newcombe Canada Canadian Expeditionary Force Dominion of Canada Paige Victor Christian William, Duke,of Anshire Marquess of Hartington Earl ‘of Earl_of Burlington Cavendish Hardwicke Cavendish of Keighley Order of the Garter Privy Council Government House Ottawa

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