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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1918
Page
2
A Friday publication from the Abbotsford Publishing Company announces a weekly journal of local interests. Legal advertising costs are 12 cents per line with insertions and government notices referenced.
A western editor laments the persistent knocker culture in small Canadian towns. He argues persistent distrust and gossip erode business, deter leadership, and threaten community confidence, urging a shift toward optimism and constructive effort.
The Redcliffe Review denounces wartime coal bottlenecks in Ontario and Alberta mines. It urges government chaired controls to run daily coal trains from Alberta to Ontario to ease domestic and factory needs, noting high transport rates and idle mines. It cites an Edmon ton area mine promising delivery in 24 hours and warns of industry disruption as the legislative session nears.
Victor a promises to be an interesting one for the Brewster government which came into power about a year ago on a reform platform. The province is heavily in debt and the new administration faces a difficult task. Critics say salaries and tax measures, including the amusement tax and mining, warrant scrutiny as the session looms February 7. The opposition waits to seize the seat and turn the tide when the wheels go around at the capital.
Manitoba provincial treasurer Edward Grawn urged an early transfer by the Dominion to the province, allowing Manitoba to acquire title to 26,000,000 acres and vast mineral resources. He argued western provinces should receive similar access, with Alberta already holding its resources and hope for B C and northern areas.
The town district saw about a thirty percent reading increase on one day last week as a stack of Timothy Eaton catalogues arrived by express and mail. The wearer notes that Mission City could cut these catalogues and similar mailings to reduce future tax burdens, arguing more merchants would then pay taxes.
Lord Northcliffe, publisher of major papers, says the boys in uniform crave the home paper the local one that tells who was at the church social who has been married and which team won the game.
The Kaslo Kootenan editor is described as a powerful and annoying picture magnate with expanding influence. The piece highlights his growing power and elbow room in the industry.
Trail News reports local businessmen view Kamloops as a favorable spot for a woolen mill despite high living costs. The exchange quip about writing paper remaining stationery adds a light note to the debate on local industry.
The report contrasts German U boat attacks sinking most crew on an American destroyer with American destroyers rescuing U-boat crews, offering coffee and ham sandwiches. It highlights the disparity between aggressive tactics and humane rescue efforts.
Caslo residents boast of wild deer behavior but Kamloops Standard Sentinel counters that tame deer roam the streets daily. The exchange notes deer sightings as routine in Kamloops.
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