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Newspaper

Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Feb 10, 1922

Page

3

Local Meeting and Socials Reported in New Westminster

Mr Lehman and Mrs Hillord Nicholson in New Westminster for medical treatment. Cooperative Association's private meeting at Grange Hall Tugaday Jan 31 reports good attendance and a $14,000 turnover. Officers announced for 1922. Lectures on cooperation planned and social events noted. Visitors from Abbotsford attended Galley Society at home in Lester Court.

Hillord Nicholson New Westminster Ord Hospital Moni- I Ban Malagul Tive Regrelation Lee Tplay Grange Hall Tugaday Walters Ata R.owen RR. Nieholaan A. Macbenti A. A. Doyle Coghlanial I.harvey Warditay Tis Pore Vila Muref Apeaker Vatentnes Uy Nice Presbyterian Barna Kev How Oswald Oswald. In This Comection Also Two of the Poet's Sadors, ‘Reudu’ Revin’ Rolin Mesdames' Gray Gamuhy Oswitlu Nicholson Forrester Waite Megsry McLean M- McAskiff Vancouver Gaelly Society Lester Court Mira A. Nicholson Manguet Reeanthy Mra Marsh Lana McTavish

Reform Proposals at United Farm Women Meeting

The United Farm Women of Alhir tu mel, Calgary, passed resolutions on curriculum revisions for public and high schools starting next September. Emphasis shifts to geology, extended farming education, and teacher efficiency with a supervisor visiting twenty rural schools monthly.

United Farm Women of Alhirtu Mel Calgary Dantt Wil Tle Alberti Lo Eng

Garden prep and sowing guidance from a 19th century note

The article offers practical advice for British Columbia gardeners preparing for spring. It covers cleaning winter debris, burning waste for ash fertilizer, seed bed readiness, sowing peas beets onions carrots and other vegetables, choosing proper tools and manure use, and starting a hotbed early to ensure a productive growing season. It emphasizes careful timing and moderate moisture rather than overwatering.

British Columbia

Lord Mount Stephen Dies at 92 at Brocket Hall

George Stephen known as Lord Mount Stephen died peacefully at his residence Brocket Hall Hatfield Hertfordshire on November 29 1921 aged 92. A Scot born in 1829 in Dufftown Banffshire he moved to Canada joining his cousin Donald Smith later Lord Strathcona and built William Stephen & Company into a cloth manufacturer He became director then president of Bank of Montreal and is famed for driving the creation of the Canadian Pacific Railway as its first president in 1881. He endowed public welfare activities and lived a long retirement, leaving a legacy tied to the CPR and Canadian progress.

Lord Mount Stephen Brocket Hall Hatfield Hertfordshire George Stephen Dufftown Banffshire Canada Donald Smith Lord William Stephen & Company Georgé Bank of Montreal CPR Canadian Pacific Railway Cas George Stophes Prannton Montreal Briley Wasx O. P William van Horne Qaren Viet Stephen England Stephen Becamsi Lord Stephen Windsor Mowat Stephen Gansda Lord Auzhiagaay Shaughnessy Dee Angus Peettee Pany Lord Mount ‘Mentees Mount Stephen Hin Lord Simone

Mis Mon Farmers' of Alverta Debate Health Dances and Prohibition

At a recent Mis Mon Farmers' meeting in Alverta discussions centered on youth health and dances condemned as harmful. A motion to prohibit cigarette manufacture and sale failed, with locals pursuing education instead. Proposals for government aid and a tax on bachelors over twenty one were noted amid health resolutions.

Alverta Bealdes

Freight rates debate slows progress for farmers

The discussion centers on achieving lower freight rates with focus on substantial reductions in haulage charges for farm products. Advocates argue that cutting the cost to producers, not broad rate cuts, would secure higher returns for grain and cattle, easing Western Canada’s farm distress amid high prices.

Canada

Victoria Sees New Slogans and Sabbath Enforcement

In Victoria on Feb 4 the mayor and city leaders unveiled a Sabbath focused pledge and actions plan. Citizens pledged to honor the Lord's Day with church activities while authorities warned strict enforcement and changes to public life, including school and library conduct, impacting the community.

Victoria Feb Aantitrameranii Marchant Kre Bow Yeat Durants Carnelgié Thia Wden Bluebirds

White Rock Pursues Domestic Defence and Education Push

Fragmentary report notes White Rock pursuing domestic defence measures and a five point educational program. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR. Further readable details may clarify targeted groups, timelines, and involved agencies.

White Rock

Pioneer Settler George Gibbard Dies After Long Life in Mission Valley

Pioneer settler George Gibbard of Cedar Valley Mission dies in his nineties after a long life beginning in Staffordshire and Canada in the 1880s. He arrived in 1887, helped build Cedar Valley farmland, and left a large family, including twelve children and many grandchildren. Funeral was held at the Methodist Church with Rev. C McDh.

Mraner Valley George Gibbard Gibbard Britiah Columbia Cedar Valley Mission F. Hughes D. Clifton Staffordshire Hugland Canada Palmerston Pacific Coast New Wenttuinyter Fraser Valley Wren Mivplon Ington Bibela City G. A. Abbott Uay Fred Vancouver Frank Taly Island Walter Sterling B. C Mra J, Biddle Prairies Methodiet Thes

Prohibition Debate Flows Through Victoria

Premier Oliver challenged the government language on local product exclusion, stating that restrictions on drink products must be mediated by the province. He pressed for endorsement and clarified the need for local guidance in the policy.

Victoria Oliver Endora

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