British Columbia Politicians Visit Prompt Local Debate
The Abbotford Post discusses how Ottawa and Victoria should jointly address B C needs amid road and rain issues in the Fraser Valley. It notes ministers visiting the province, potential plans proposed by Liberals, and concerns over road beds, heavy traffic, and funding for paved roads. A Labor Day business slowdown and a court case involving a merchant’s advertising damages are also mentioned alongside reflections on local press influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Victoria
Ottawa
British Columbia
Dominion
Hertown
B. C
United States
Big Pet
Rover
Msti
Hyraser
Ndt
B.C
Prager
Iving
Fraser Valley
Sumas
Grocer Sues Daily Over Missed Advertisement Losses
A Western grocer sues a town daily paper claiming failure to print his ad cost sales. He says advertising is vital to his business and that sales dropped about 400 dollars due to the omission. He notes that the preceding Saturday saw 650 dollars in sales when a similar ad ran.
Berry Crop Woes Hit Jam Shipments And Markets
Jam melters report only about ten percent of promised consignments arrived. Slow ripening pushes more fruit to the northwest where markets look strong this year. If rain delays persist, raspberry yields may again fall below estimates, down toward forty percent of normal. Berrymen shrug rain, berry picking draws diverse young women seeking profit, while boarding houses bustle with visiting farm laborers and locals.
The Press Needs Fair Pay Not Blind Charity
C H Lawle editor of the Omineca Herald argues that newspapers are essential institutions drawing sustenance from advertising and news. He says free publicity is sought by many but real cost requires revenue, noting two main groups push for free ads while the press must cover wages, overheads, taxes, and other expenses. He asserts running a paper is not a Garden of Eden and underscores the need for honest compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Lawle
Omineca Herald
Possediore
Advice to Cherry Shippers on Handling and Shipping
Cherry shippers could gain more value from fruit by careful handling during picking and packing. Cherries should be picked by the stems to avoid bruising, reducing discounts on Royal Anes and Ox Hearts shipped to the Vancouver market. Dark colored hinges and Lambertas bruise easily, breaking down quickly after arrival at market.
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Vancouver
Social notes from New Westminster and Matsqui districts
Mrs. Lehman and Miss Proctor visit Fraser Valley districts en route to Corvallis. Various residents travel to Burnaby Newton and White Rock while institutes discuss fairs exhibits at Matsqui and New Westminster, reporting fire threats and July meetings with community hospitality and aid.
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Miss Proctor
New York
Corvallis
Oregon
State University
Forrester
Proctor
Fraser Valley
Hastard
New Westminster
Points
Washington State
Austin
Burnaby
Nelson
David
Agnes
MacPhail
Witiie Horne
Wn Harrower
Murrayville
B. C
Mias
Lucy Owen
Gore
Ashcroft
Jas
White Rock
A. Nelson
Little Son
Jas, McEachern
Christina
Mora
Newton
B.C
Women's Institute
Matsqui
Morrester
W. 1
Royal City
Traser Valley
Iit
Institute
Gamsby
Roy Lehman
Jackman
Mesdames Lehman
L. Coghlan
Athole
Lehmatt
Marjorie Pickthall and Canadian historical prompts
Answers recount Marjorie Pickthall as a Canadian poet and novelist who lived in Vancouver, noting her high quality work. It also covers Canada’s Bible verse in Sir Leonard Tilley’s quote, the first anti slavery law in Upper Canada 1793, and United Empire Loyalists who fled to Canada during the American Revolution.
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Marjorie Pickthall
Canada
Vancouver
Canning
Paulin
Dominion
Leonard Tilley
Upper Canadas
Ontario
Simcoe
Newark
Niagara
Thirteen
Colonies
Noa
Canada History and Rail Facts From Early 20th Century
A fragmentary Q and A list covers topics from the Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1818 to Canada’s area population hydro power and the Canadian National Railways mileage. The entries name figures and dates, including 1818 treaty, Nova Scotia population growth, hydro electric share, and total railway mileage figures.
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Charles Bagot
Richard Bush
United States
James Munroe
John Quincey Adams
U. S
Great Lakes
Canada
North American
Alaska
Nova Scotia
Hyde
Dominion
Canadian National Railways
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Abbotsford Post
J. A. Bates
Valu
Cherry Shirerns
Mr. Lehman
Greater Vancouver
Stuart Motors
Chevrolet and
Nash
Mission City, B. CG
Alex. S. Duncan
Notary Public
Catherwood Building
Mibsion City
Chilliwask
J. H. Jones
Missionay
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