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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
3
A garbled satirical text cites ten commandments for civic life, urging merchants and townsfolk to support local trade, avoid debt, praise the town, and pass on prudent values to children. It blends religious phrasing with local economic and social guidance, ending with “Selected.”
A Saskatoon market report notes a considerable cherry shipment arrived on a holiday, slowing supplies. Prices range widely with berries, including black Tartari, selling high, and raspberries demand remains strong amid elevated pricing.
Conversation turns on curfew as a neighbor asks about staying out late and a young lady jokes she would tell her mother only if she knew, while admitting she always beats her mother to the punch with an excuse.
Dr Hindley, educational director for the State of Washington Retailers, urged merchants at the Greater Jacksonver Retail Merchants Association meeting to adopt modern store service and price-based selling. He warned farmers and retailers alike would struggle without upgrading equipment, training, and public goodwill to sustain their businesses.
Aly Sid Puto Thiveller hosts a quirky remote station event featuring a Sportive Siren. Bookstill Clerk highlights a playful, if puzzled, program with humorous exchanges and musical cues.
Dr CsI Link, a specialist in pathology with the Bureau of Plant Injury, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington DC, will speak at 2206 with W C Tice, potato specialist, about certified seed potatoes. Tice will later go to Washington State to examine potato districts there. Link is recognized for research on potato varieties and polard diverses.
The Qhullwack Board of Trade asked the Dominion Express Company for free parcel delivery and was refused. A similar request from the Canadian National and thief Board will be advised later. There has been considerable talk of free delivery for Mission City, but the master was probably later to be noted at the first board.
The Montclare a twin crew steamer built by John Brown & Co Ltd Clydebank for the Atlantic service with Lloyds top rating and Canadian Board of Trade compliance is launched. She measures about 16 200 tons gross has shelter deck type accommodation for 542 cabin passengers and extensive third class facilities.
In 1921 wet weather harmed shipments but dry periods later improved fruit quality. Pre cooling and brine tank car size affect berry preservation. two tier packing on Vancouver Island reduced slackness but many crates still underfilled. Express services praised. growers urged full crates and careful packing to protect prices and trade.
An Edmonton market summary notes an unsatisfactory year for robber on berries with shipments delayed and shrinkage. First California fruit car arrived June 24 followed by a second on July 1. greens improved as the season progressed. Mississippi tomatoes and California onions are arriving. anticipated B C potatoes and other vegetables expected soon amid good local rains. Prices listed include apples at 2.25 per case, New California apples at 5.00 per case, Royal Ann cherries at 2.50 per case, strawberries at 3.50 per case, and variousProduce prices per pound or dozen for rhubarb onions radishes cabbage beets turnips plums peaches and more.
During a Boston trial a question to a lady's maid elicited a humorous reply about dressing hair. The attorney urged careful thought with a theatrically raised finger, prompting the maid to respond in a muddled but pointed way.
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