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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
2
A weekly Journal devoted to Abbotsford and district outlines advertising rates. Legal advertising costs are 12 cents per line for the first insertion and 8 cents for each subsequent consecutive insertion. The notice includes a Shibboleth phrase stating neutrality toward the Government.
Editorial argues Fraser Valley settlement is hampered by stumps and speculation while praising irrigation elsewhere. It urges government action to ease costs for small settlers, promote cheap long term loans, improved roads, and machinery to clear land, enabling productive farming and local markets for Coast demand.
A Vancouver editorial quotes Mayor Baxter praising fair wages in large stores. It argues low wages cut consumer costs but harms workers, asking how Christians can support stores that do not fully compensate clerks. It condemns "man's inhumanity to man" as shown by underpaid employees.
A reader criticizes a minister for a sweeping claim about Vancouver’s gambling, noting private clubs stay open until 4 a.m. and arguing the preacher’s duty should avoid broad, unproven statements. The letter defends friends not gamblers and questions the sermon’s judgment.
A reprint from an American exchange argues Loganberries, though winter sensitive, hold strong profit potential in the Northwest. It notes market avenues including fresh shipping dried canning jelly and juice, with rising prices for dried fruit and hopes for juice factories to absorb surplus. The piece contrasts Eastern and Western grape-like growth and foresees limited overproduction due to restricted adaptation range.
Murray Rhodes, renowned dis penser of the cup at the Commercial Hotel, captured the pool tournament title at Joe Saunderton’s pool rooms on Saturday last, defeating his challengers in a keen finale.
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