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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1915
Page
2
Friday 1915 article voices district growers discontent with MPF Winslow over carload rates and co operation. It cites Forsyth Smith as markets commissioner, warns against split market prices from two shipments, and urges weighing standards and steady fruit quality to sustain prairie markets.
Fraser Valley Fraser Valley Record notes that merchants must avoid short weights and inferior goods. It urges honesty in trade as the foundation of a successful business, while the fruit industry grows, stressing quality, full measure, and proper marketing to maximize returns.
A provincial fruit industry dispute tensions rise as growers press Mr Winslow to reveal his reasons and settle the matter now before the fruit season ends. They argue a government representative must act in growers’ interests or risk harming the industry for years.
From the July report by B. C. Markets Commissioner J Forsyth Smith Calgary raspberries lead with cars weekly from Puyallup and Fraser Valley. Prices range from 1 to 4 dollars per crate. shipments to Regina Saskatoon Moose Jaw and Calgary. Market notes stress full weight, two packaging sizes, and price competition with local express shipments.
The remark suggests time to ask Joseph Martin about the Kelly business in Manitoba and whether there is anything in the name. It hints at potential concerns or inquiries surrounding the Kelly affair and its relation to Manitoba.
The passage extols farming as a natural faculty rooted in heritage and lists needed traits for success. It frames courage industry tact knowledge patience enthusiasm and brains as essential to a farming career and declares farming an appropriate occupation for those possessing these qualities.
A recruiting officer questions a hopeful Irish recruit who eagerly volunteers for service for the duration of the war or longer if it lasts. The exchange highlights wartime enlistment zeal and intent to serve beyond the immediate conflict.
The notice proclaims the Mission City Flow er Show on August 18 and touts high quality printing with consistent workmanship and paper quality, emphasizing strong prices aligned with craft.
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