Conditions On The Markets Interesting 10 Growers
The volume of produce and variety is increasing weekly while prairie demand is off. Market prices fall despite a short crop, with no shipping end distribution control. Heavy consignments lift unsold stock, wholesalers threaten to sacrifice No. 1 goods. Growers must unite to control distribution for fair returns. Apricots from Osoyoos arrive. Bing and Lambert cherries sell fast yet price declines persist. Celery from Armstrong is excellent. raspberries go to Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Alberta market underbids pre cooled stock due to heavy Berry inflows. Prices for B.C. cherries and apricots vary. California plums, peaches, and apricots expected to displace local supply soon. Poultry, butter, and veal prices mostly steady. hogs and milk feeding cautions noted.
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Calgary
Osoyoos
Lambert
Armstrong
S.C
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
L.C.L
Tryig
Puyallup
B.C
B.c.shippers
Strathmore
Mississippi
California
Washington
Yakimas
Higgs
Weather and Market Report from Vancouver Produce Row
The Vancouver produce roundup notes continued dry weather and cooler conditions with little rain since May 24. Trading is listless as strawberries arrive up to 2.75, Haney arrivals on Monday show top quality, raspberries wholesale at 2.50, White Currants at 1.25 per crate but moving slowly, and few dace remain in stock.
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Haney
Edmonton
Jobler
B. C
Abbotsford Sumas Prize List Promises Big Fair
Edmonton notes slow business and lamented berry and cherry markets with high loss due to decay. Abbotsford Sumas prize list nearly ready for distribution, bigger and better than ever, with officials predicting it will be the best fair on the south side of the Fraser as directors urge boastful participation.
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Fraser
Chilliwack
Westminster
For Sale Four Lots In Town With House And Outbuildings
Four lots and seven rooms with baths and pantry. Good well water in house all furnished, woodshed, chicken house, chickens, fruit bearing trees, electric light. All fenced in town. Apply to Box 120 Abboteford Se 9 10 25.
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Abboteford
Mail Contract Sealed Tenders for Abbotsford Route
Postmaster General invites sealed tenders at Ottawa until May 26 1922 for a four year six time per week contract on Abbotsford Rural Route No 2 from January next. Printed notices with conditions and blank forms available at Abbotsford Post Office Vancouver office. 14 July 1922.
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Ottawa
His Majesty's Malls
Abbotsford
Abbotaford
B.C
Postal Service
J. F. Murray
Vancouver
City of Silent Men at Abbotsford Theatre
Innocent man jailed on circumstantial evidence questions justice in The City of Silent Men. Thomas Meighan stars as Jim Montgomery who escapes, returns home for his mother’s funeral, then rebuilds life in the West while hunted by a detective. A landmark climax brings his freedom. Lois Wilson leads a cast including Kate Bruce Paul Kvarton George MacQuarrie and Guy Oliver.
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Thomas Meighan
Paras Mount Story
Abbotsford Theatre
Jim Montgomery
Lois Wilson
Kate Bruce
Paul Kvarton
George MacQuarrie
Guy Oliver
Starch Plant 18 Being Erected at New Westminster
A potato starch plant of Pacific Starch Products Limited is under construction at the Fraser River bridge south of New Westminster. With 30 tons daily capacity and 25 to 40 workers, the wood building aims to start production in fall using mainly No 2 potatoes. The firm plans to buy from white stockholders, linking Fraser Valley farmers to a growing starch and byproduct market including dextrine glucose and potato flour.
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New Westminster
Fraser Valley
Pacific’ Starch Products, Limited
Fraser River Bridge
Frager Valley
Canada
United States
Ontario
Wraser
Vancouver
Oriental
Hospital Seeks New Members For District Support
The hospital urges every resident to join as a voting member by paying an annual fee of six dollars. Acknowledging past generous builders, officials stress continued support to keep the Fraser Valley hospital among the district’s best.
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Fraser Valley
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S. F. White
Abbotsford,b.c
A. R. Gosling Cox
Abbotford
Parasio
Lee's Grocery
Asia Pel
Albert Lee
Baker and Grocer
A. McCallum
Mary
Pigkford
S. Abbotsford Band
Thomas
Meighan
City OF
Prion
Hospital
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