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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
2
Friday notes reflect on potential shifts in American history to downplay Britain and mock exam revisions. Mentions Mrs Ralph Smith with a reform agenda for women and a looming German offensive likely hampered by domestic issues. Brews news on provincial bye elections and government dissatisfaction under Brewster and Foley Welch.
Readers were told of a plan to close shows for three days this week as an alarm from Ottawa surfaced. The note questioned government drastic action and the expected relief from promised measures by the Laird or Mr. Mary Ann, noting the need for some amusement to stave off morbidness.
Opinion piece urging Canada to unite to address immigration postwar. It criticizes liquor interests influencing foreigners, calls for voter education for women, and stresses employment for returning soldiers, memorials for fallen troops, and strict Canadianization with standards in education morality and religion.
A wartime poem laments moral decay while praising sacrifice and resilience. It recalls the fallen and living, urging national unity, spiritual discipline, and readiness to honor veterans returning from battlefields. The text reflects a reverent tone from Outlook.
A handbook issued with input from auto insurance and insurers offers tips based on extensive accident experience. It warns against speeding on worn tires, blinding headlights, improper brakes, and poor wheel alignment on inclines, and stresses caution with pedestrians, towing, roadside repairs, night lighting, elevator safety, and exhaust gas danger.
The essay argues for practical education linked to citizenship moral guidance and patriotism. It cites Francis Willard on brotherhood and humanity and urges strengthening public schools as a moral lighthouse. It also notes banana nutrition and diverse uses as a separate excerpt.
A public discussion urges renaming Westminster to Fraser Valley or Fraser Valley District to avoid confusion with New Westminster. Advocates cite election name mixups and suggest a petition to the Mission City Board of Trade, noting Fraser Valley’s 22 000 residents versus New Westminster’s 209 000.
At a well attended meeting the Mission District Poultry Association elected officers for the year. President W. T. Abbott Vice President Rev. C. McDiarmid Secretary Treasurer C. A. Paton Directors R. C. Boyes J. Ward D. Gibbard C. T. Mynors J. B. Lambarde. Meetings are the first Tuesday each month in the Agricultural Hall. Next meeting February 5 is Question Night.
Two Port Hammond shops were entered and robbed of cash and goods. J. M. Dole’s general store and Mrs. J. Wisett’s premises suffered losses including over 100 dollars in bills. Loot included jewelry watches dry goods and notions.
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