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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
2
The piece stresses that fire is dangerous once started and can destroy property. it notes that any flame whether from a match cigar lamp stove or pipe requires constant care and never should be left unattended. It emphasizes the need for vigilant fire prevention.
A wartime notice urges collecting waste paper for patriotic funds while warning of serious fire risks from improper storage. It warns against loose piles and spilled embers, recommends baling and metal storage, and calls fire chiefs to ensure school and church safety after a Lansing Michigan incident.
A call for a spring clean-up week to remove rubbish and combustibles from businesses and residences. Emphasizes closing dilapidated empty buildings, clearing crates and packing material, and inspecting after cleanup to prevent fire outbreaks. Encourages public cooperation and municipal action.
The health department urges residents to destroy standing water around homes including drains gutters rain barrels and cesspools to prevent breeding. It explains mosquito life cycle from wriggler to adult and notes their global distribution with a focus on stopping breeding before they reach living areas.
A reflective poem about ordinary individuals doing their best amid toil and hardship. It notes the quiet good deeds in a world full of busy, worn souls, and the unseen hearts that answer the rightful call.
Poignant wartime reminiscence recalls old soldiers from Somme campaigns and postwar years. The speaker contrasts aging veterans with ongoing conflict and the toll on those who served, noting fading strength, grey hair, and unresolved duty as time extends the war.
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