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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
4
Mrs G McAdam has leased the Olon Rownan Maley farm and will oversee Mr Lane Whisg in operating St. Mr A Wiagg will harvest crops he planted prior to leaving. A large party was hosted Saturday evening by Miss Annis and Mrs Hurt. Mrs Boner, visiting her daughter, plans to move to San Francisco soon.
A memorial service for Mrs. Manzer was held at the Presbyterian church in Mission City with Rev. De Duyn and Rev. Weatherdon among speakers. Dr. Dunn recalled her thirty years of acquaintance, praising her hospitality, piety, and role as peacemaker, and her long devotion to religion and morality in the district.
The Ottawa casualty list, from Port Haney, notes two New Westminster officers among the dead in the month’s fighting. Captain O Hepworth and Captain Albert Watson, son of the Chief, are named with details of their service and prewar lives.
A Canadian Agriculture bulletin discusses profitable poultry finishing on farms. It argues uniform, well-fed birds finish better, fetch higher prices, and reduce offal. Crate feeding boosts efficiency, allows progress tracking, and lamplight feeding aids timing. For details, contact Publications Branch, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa.
The Mission Fall Fair dated September 18 is announced with council action approving a $200 appropriation. Prize money is guaranteed for winners, entries are requested, and participation details are available through the secretary and local office.
A great many have gone to town this week to attend the exhibition. Among them are the Peeles, Boyds, Meowins, McCullums, Mr. Marlin and Geo. Salt.
A Canada Food Board statement warns against viewing temporary loosening of pork and other food restrictions as permission for waste. It stresses that no excess food exists globally and urges everyone to speak only what is necessary to meet need.
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