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Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Dec 13, 1918

Page

3

Proportional Representation in Early 20th Century Debates

A historical summary notes early 1900s debates on proportional representation in the United Kingdom and Scotland. It cites First elections under Hare system in Sligo, debates at Trades Union Congress, Labour Party conferences, and municipal aims. Switzerland adopts proportional representation for federal council. Berlin reports broadened suffrage reforms. Czecho-Slovak Provisional Government proclaims independence with universal suffrage agenda.

Sligo United Kingdom England Scottiah Aeeal Mibie Cloete Scotland Iria P. R. Society Trades Union Congress Labour Party Nottingham London National Union of Clerks London Labour Party Switzerland P. R Berne Ume.p. R Wall Lha Jiat Ilet Berlin

Canadian War Books Featured in Review

Arthur Hunt Chute discusses The Rent Front noting his WWI service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force and his vivid portrayal of Ypres Salient hardships. Ralph Kendall’s Riders of the Royal Mounted praised for authentic West with strong facts. F A McKenzie promotes Through the Hindesburg Lines and Britain's War effort with firsthand accounts of Canada’s soldiers and Canada’s Day of Glory.

Arthur Hunt Chute Ypres Salient England Ypres Canada Ord Mr. Chute Harper & Brothers New York Ralph Kendail Royal North-West Mounted Police Prairie Provinces North Matty Benton The Toyal Mounted S. 8 Gundy Toronto Ralph 8. Kendall Force Calgary Thiale Real Iman Ona Renton Royal Mounted F. A. McKenzie F. A. McKensie France Great Britain British Empire McKensie Hindesburg Britain McKengie McKenzie William Brigge

Rights of minorities safeguarded by proportional representation

Setting Times quotes a 1918 statement urging national minorities to enjoy equal rights and be protected through proportional representation, reflecting early 20th century debates on minority protections and electoral fairness.

Kilgard and Fraser Valley School Board Meet About Repairs

Sunins Schooll board discusses restoring two teachers, Kilwardadigg and Miss J C Calling of Etrailon. Topics include repairs to Lid temporary schuyl Wilts, asphalt work, and building use until next spring. Books of Knowledge distributed by Trustoo Fraser. Wood for Munlingdon heating, sheet shortages affecting construction, and Fraser Valley plan considered for peace commemorative event. Walton jie building expected to start immediately.

Sunins Schooll Goard BD. Gamble Kilwardadigg Misa J. C. Calling Etrailon Tuatee Strattan Kilgard Works Trustoo Fraser Kilgard Inok Tiny Munlingdon Fraser Valley Ue Mutsque Walton

Nomination Contest Shapes Sitar Municipality Race

Meeve Pools is expected to be put forward again as nominee for Sitar municipality while Utat Cuonetilor Straitol pursues the honor with distinct aims. The notice hints at how advertising ties to business patterns, referencing past Victory Loan ads in local papers.

Seeye Sitar Utat Cuonetilor Straitol Lake Paltern

End Stomach Trouble Relief From Mapo’s Diapopsin

An old advertisement touts fast relief from sour stomach gas and dyspepsia. It promises neutralizing acidity within five minutes using Mapo’s Diapopsin, offered as a fifty cent case at drug stores. It claims rapid relief from indigestion caused by fermented food and excess stomach acid.

Mapo

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