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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
4
Do not believe the man who pretends he can judge air adequacy by feel. Use a pressure gauge to verify tire pressure. Typical guidance lists 20 psi on rear small diameter tires and 18 psi on front. a 4x4 tire may need 80 psi rear and 72 psi front. A socket-like wrench prevents spark plug damage and saves porcelains.
Four conditions necessary for engine trouble are carburetion ignition compression and lubrication. Focus on proper gasoline air mix a hot spark timing no compression leaks and complete lubrication to locate and remedy the fault.
A concern begins in British Columbia to manufacture battery separators, noting that cedar from the province has historically been shipped eastward for this purpose. The plan references local resources and industrial links to existing supply chains.
The article explains that non ventilated crates stunt berry quality, causing losses. Ventilated crates prevent decay, command premium prices, and growers now favor proper containers despite slight extra cost. The shift suggests non ventilated packaging will become history as quality berries reach markets.
Territorial fruit buyers report Terrace berries arriving soft in Edmonton and urge growers from Terrace Remo and Kitsumkelum to pool shipments in cars. They warn rough handling harms quality and call for unified marketing with office support for loading facilities.
In Edmonton this week receipts of raspberries and cherries were smaller than expected and berry quality was fair. Terrace strawberries were scarce and Washington mixed fruit including peaches and apples is arriving late. B C vegetables are fresh but local crops are not yet ready. potatoes should rise this week. Rain has been light, crops remain in decent condition as many people are tied up with provincial elections.
Growers and shippers clash over price control as consignments threaten pricing. Large jobbers pool to exclude small rivals, while small jobbers undersell and push growers to consign. American goods rarely sold on consignment. Western Canada mirrors this trend. British Columbia sources consignments. organizers oppose consignments to protect producers’ living.
A ship captain tries to smuggle Scotch by concealing it as a cat in a sack. Customs officers intervene, a chase ensues, and the sack is opened. The captain reappears with a new sack containing three bottles of whisky, hailed by the skipper for the duty served.
Acting Mayor W. R. Owen of Vancouver and Commissioner F. J. Gillespie of South Vancouver met at City Hall to discuss the proposed ambizameter for the city and municipality.
In 1920 the people of British Columbia paid enough to irrigate the interior fruit districts using hydro electric power, a vast expenditure reflecting investment in water and energy infrastructure for regional irrigation needs.
Advertisements note 25 cent per issue rate and offer a reward. Abbotsford folks can leave copy and money at the Abbotsford Garage or with Pinder or Mrs. Wright. livestock items include a De Laval separator and cows in perfect order listed between Abbotsford and Matsqui. GASOLINE SHOULD BE STRAINED warns against filtering gasoline through a chamois skin due to risk of sparks. government bulletin issued.
A playful exchange unfolds as a boy asks for five cents worth of tiniment and five cents worth of cement from a druggist. He explains one bag is for his mother to mend the teapot, and the other is liniment for his father, who broke the teapot on that same teapot repair day.
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