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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
2
The notice lists the Abbottsford Post published every Thursday and Friday, indicating affiliation with the Yukon Weekly and the Newspaper Association. It reflects standard membership and publishing cadence for local papers.
An older Canadian Daily News Papers Association piece argues that advertising sustains newspapers and builds community goodwill. It cites a case showing how steady advertising outlays correlated with rising profits over several years, comparing advertising to agriculture and urging continued investment for long term gains.
The article argues for immediate appointment of women to the Canadian Senate, led by British Columbia figures. It cites western provinces, argues for open public life, and urges provincial support to elect Canada’s first woman senator. It notes developments in Canada and critiques gossip and authority pressures.
The annual review notes mixed Canadian industrial conditions in 1924. Some sectors show gains, notably automobile related activity, pulp and paper expansion, hydroelectric and canal projects, road construction, and railway equipment. Agricultural implement makers face weak demand due to low crop prices and cheap British goods undercutting markets. Overall, varied results reflect industry type and external factors influencing revival prospects.
The University of British Columbia in Vancouver offers winter short courses for farmers and families. Beginning January 28 for three weeks, the program covers agronomy, animal husbandry, soils, crops, fertilizers, livestock breeds, fodder crops, silo construction, milk fever, and meat cutting. Courses run without exams, open to all, with lab work in afternoons and expert talks from the Department of Agriculture and Experimental Farms.
The university provides transport from the city to University Farm for Fincland Realty. The Registrar will supply farms and any information.
Fraser Valley Record reports the British Columbia Fruit Growers Association meeting at Chilliwack debated crate size for raspberries. A resolution urged keeping 2-5 quart crates amid proposed shallow pint crates noting $18,000 yearly loss and higher prices, urging federal action to allow larger crates to prevent industry decline.
Brief, garbled antiquated style notes a contrast between goodness and a woman described as an egg like object, with unclear meaning and damaged OCR text. No clear event or person identified.
Growers at a meeting oppose the Dominion Act shift into force next season and favor keeping the two five quart crate for raspberries. They warn larger berry shipments may arrive with increased spoilage risk and urge adjusting to protect the market. Attendees include Mr. Ani, Manson, Macdonald, Beard and others.
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