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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1912
Page
2
The Abbottsford Post publishes weekly advertising rates and notices. The issue lists price per line for classified insertions and general advertising terms, along with a note on publication frequency and government content.
The Camrose Canadian reports Edmonton buyers show high demand for vegetables. California frozen produce sells quickly with cauliflower at high per head prices and cucumbers two for five cents. celery two for five cents. while home grown stocks have little activity as traders wait for new supplies. Alberta papers note Edmonton’s strong willingness to pay, revealing a tight winter market and insufficient central Alberta harvests to meet city needs.
Large attendance at the New Westminster market Friday amid lively trading. Pork wholesale and retail egg measures steady. poultry scarce but sales strong with a surge of buyers from nearby towns. Prices for birds and eggs varied, with retail drops noted and wholesale prices around forty cents per pound for poultry.
Wanted to rent a farm from 10 to 100 acres in the Sumas Prairie district. Will pay good rent for a good place. Apply by Sumner Abbotford BC.
The Nova Scotian of Scottish blood, born in 1832 in Halifax, rose from local business and civic service to alderman and mayor before entering provincial politics in 1897. As commissioner of public charities and a longtime Halifax representative, he joined Premier Murray’s cabinet, earning a respected legacy in the community.
The article notes Ostieral Becton leaving his safe seat to contest North West Manchester, failing to win from Sir George Kemp. Liberal majority dropped from 783 to 445. It mentions his 1911 election for Boothle division of Lancashire by over 2,000, Privy Council call, and Bonar Law’s early career.
A readable fragment from a My Badys column discusses neck shoulder posture and walking form. It advises keeping the head aligned and shoulders back, avoiding slouching, and training to walk with free even strides to prevent back strain and breathing difficulties.
Fragmentary OCR reports a Dr Mary Crawford described as a medical inspector in Winnipeg and Winnipes. The garbled content mentions work abroad and school medical inspection roles but delivers unclear details and misspellings.
The Right Hon Andrew Bonar Law, born in New Brunswick Canada in 1853, is honored with full title for his service. Law, a Glasgow iron merchant and former chair of key associations, entered Parliament in 1904 representing Blackfriars and later Dulwich.
Describes a black velvet jacket with a long velvet collar and matching cuffs. An eight inch underskirt shows woven fabric and a fringed front decorated with colored embroidery. The coat features a fringed front and thermotits of embroidery enhancing the garment.
A fragmentary quotation offers guidance on marital harmony urging a wife to support, praise, and understand her husband across various traits. It emphasizes honesty, generosity, cheerfulness, listening, and discreet management within marriage.
A 19th century note describes a renovator mix of new ounces Spirits of wine and one ounce liquid ammonia for blue serge. It cautions to apply with a cloth and pour out only a small amount at a time to prevent rapid evaporation.
The article discusses Burmese river use on the Irrawaddy, noting ships with sails set to run against the wind and the challenges of upstream navigation. It highlights limited road networks and the historical role of river transport in communication, with winds often opposing current.
Fall fairs listed with dates for Tylands Bop Victoria Nanaima Shawnigan and Sept 17 to 19 Sept 20 to 29 dates vary across locales. Details show events spanning late September and early October with multiple communities participating in the First Circuit.
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