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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
2
The Abbottsford Post notes its affiliation with the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, highlighting membership in a national network of weekly titles and ongoing collaborations.
Friday June 3 1921 the Fraser Valleys greet Dr King Minister of Public Works on his Fraser Valley trip. The World Liberal paper notes up country boards of trade commend his road policy while criticizing past Oliver administration roads. The Vancouver Sun labeled the north river road the worst in America. With Dr King’s visit more funds may be allotted to repair main Fraser Valley arteries to restore passable travel.
The Fraser River requires urgent attention to protect dyked lands on both banks. The writer urges federal and provincial governments to unite and fund protection for settlers, criticizing prior rapid spending with little for safeguards. Last year thousands of workers saved lands from flood, highlighting the need for dredging and wing dams to divert the current and reduce mouth erosion.
Article discusses sustained high consumer prices for basic commodities, urging a more even distribution of activation work and price relief. It notes retailers face pressure from production costs, tanker supply, and production delays, calling for readjustment to reestablish market stability and stimulate industry and business by cautious purchasing and limited, necessary stock.
A general reduction of wages by about 20 percent is reported at United Star Heel Corporation, described as the continent largest single employer. The move is expected to influence steel product prices and overall industry activity, with potential obstacles to normal operations noted.
The article notes a long era of falling prices following wartime highs. It argues that prosperity can accompany price declines, with the turn to an easier adjustment hard but eventually leading to renewed industrial activity and growth.
Fragmentary quotation compares the mind to water noting how a storm stirs its depths while a breeze only ripples the surface. When calm, the mind reflects clearly and rejects distraction, suggesting a serene inner state.
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