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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
4
A survey notes competition will be keener, with both workers and employers needing top efficiency. German industry is highlighted as rapidly rebuilding and pushing forward, signaling Germany could become a major world commerce force through renewed production and finance.
The Canadian National Magazine highlights teamwork across railways and immigration services, noting CN Railways Western lines boost grain and coal movements, car miles rise, and coal moved increases. It cites joint efforts by CN immigration staff in Canada and the U.S. as driving Western settlement and immigration optimism.
Canada's credit situation shows no near-term improvement with scarce funds for industry and investment. The building boom stalled after optimistic early predictions, and developers await a hoped-for turnaround. Residential construction remains constrained by an unprecedented housing shortage, leaving supply far below demand across major centers.
A. G. Andrews has moved into the new quarters on Gladys Street and looks quite glad and up-to-date. Mr. Fraser is getting his ice cream parlor into shape.
Provincial and General Mr and Mrs Shore are in Vancouver today. Mr Shortreed is confined to the house but improving under the doctor's care. Banks and schools are closed today. Oil on Essendene Avenue is debated. Mr Unt, the barber, moved to the Abbotsford Hotel building. The picture show building advances and will open soon. Wright and Johnson went to the coast and have not yet returned. Mr Aric Weir Ip is at the coast. Mr Z G Whitehelp and Mr Ackland visit Chilliwack for the G W V A meeting today.
A quarrel erupts when Cosmo throws a brick through a neighbor’s window. His mother quips she is keeping all mementoes of his youthful pranks, lamely turning the incident into a valued souvenir.
Classified note announces a Want column under the heading Advertisement, price set at 25 cents per issue. Reader urged to leave copy and payment at The Abbotsford Garage for publication.
An old man with keen sense starts a shop on a dollar eighty and grows it by advertising. He spends stock money, buys ad space, and expands to a corner storefront. The town crowds in, business hums, and locals nickname him the Merchant Prince for his savvy sales strategy.
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