Abbottsford Post discusses dyking lands and politics
A long editorial letter from the Abbottsford Post weighs the future of low lying lands in the Fraser valley. It argues many farms cannot be dyked safely, urging landowners to relocate while criticizing political meddling and urging protection for farmers and workers. It also notes a Revelstoke Review burglary incident, condemning amateurism and noting failed safekeeping.
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Priser
le Iasser
Dyking
Shorty Arte
Alta
Itfe
Ottawa
Lieral
Otter
Lie Parmar
Laebor
Coast to coast dash by Willys Overland planned
TorontoJuly 15 A coast to coast dash unusual in motor travel is announced by Willys Overland Limited Yorktona A stude Ovarian cae Liesania model Liat 13 male in this elly. Will leave New York twilight for San Francisco at $8. Relay of drivers who have never driven Lis cay will handle the run. The test aims to prove economy and stamina for cross country touring with intent to show light car value. Start is midnight July 18th regardless of weather. drivers will face diverse conditions over seven days, roads, mud, sand and mountain passes.
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Toronto
Milstary
Auto Violins
Uus
Willys Overlutil Limited
Liesania
New York
San Francisco
Lis Cay
Waltys- Overland
Lieca
Vilary
Unis
Uijs Var
New Yorke
Growers urged to co operate for market control
Market notes urge cooperative shipping among districts with strong co op networks. Independent growers are warned that single buyers and jobbers push low prices and small shipments. Trade says brokers prefer large lots and standard grades. growers should unite or lose organized markets.
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AOL
Wwe
Advancs
Concerna
Market Report Flags Poor Fruit and Berry Prices
July 14 report notes low demand for BC goosberries and currants while cherries and imported apples show poor quality. Strawberries arrival described as uneven with limited buyer interest. rivers and recusants, oddly referenced, indicate weak cherry season and general market softness in Winnipeg.
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Haney Strawherses
B.C. Goosberries
Week in Calgary on berry markets and shipments
The week notes a rapid end to strawberry shipments due to base accusations. Dominion Inspector Ny Bain refuses to advise keeping the last prairie car. Berry prices rise. some crates arrive streaked with green. Rasps and Loganberries shipments in flux. U C L shipments increasing. potato market unsteady due to Vancouver quotes. several consignments refused by trade.
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Tor
G& W
Dominion
Ny Bain
Wiathy Declind
Prairies
Gordon
Halsie
U. C. Li
L. C.D
Vancouver
Calgary wholesale fruit and produce prices announced
Mi. offerings note various price ranges for cherries, sour red, gooseberries, rhubarb, cantaloupes, and strawberries. Lambert, Royal Arms, and other brands feature crates priced from two to seven dollars. Local dairy and sugar supplies described as adequate with steady prices and ongoing preservation efforts.
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Calgary
Royal Armes
Utaings Wid Lamberts
Fruit prices and listings from California market notes
A fragmented pricing list shows California fruit items such as pears peaches plums and apples with per case or per pound rates. Entries include California peaches at 3.00 per case and apples at around 5.00, with other fruit prices ranging from 4.00 to 4.50 per cage or per pound.
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California
Duke of Devonshire Keeps His Date
Canadas crowing over exploits of a new Canadian Pacific liner Empress of France. The Duke of Devonshire promised Auckland Geddes he would preside at a dinner in Washington by the Canadian Club at Piccadilly London restaurant. A voyage schedule, rough seas, and fog threatened delay, but Captain Cook and the Duke kept to the plan, docking Liverpool on time with the Empress of France.
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Gine
Cronk
Revelstoke
France
St. John
N. B
Cook
Liverpool
Aochar
Liver
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Revelstoke Review
Onice
Wany Donna
Winnipeg
Wm. Atkinson
Chilliwack, BG
J. Hy Jones
Mission City
British Columbia Telephone Co
B.C. & Old Sport Cigars
C. Cigar Factory
Wilberg
Wolz
Probe
DR. Morrison
Wilson
Phyne
Duke of Devonshire
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