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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
2
Legal advertising rates listed at 12 cents per line with first insertion and 6 cents for each additional insertion. Publication emphasizes support for government and local interests in Abbotsford weekly journal format.
The Abbotsford column urges stronger fire protection measures for the town and notes concern over Fraser River spring salmon depletion from Wager seals. It discusses government action, fishing conditions, seal breeding grounds near Pitt and Harrison, and varied market prices for meat, eggs, and vegetables with emphasis on demand and seller's market. It also advertises property for sale on Rail Road Avenue and a tent needed for camping.
Fraser Valley Record reports the Mission council has earmarked 150 for district advertising with a 450 goal from subscriptions. The Publicity Committee seeks public donations to fund efforts via the Board of Trade, urging citizens to contribute 50 cents to 2 annually for a year, promising broad community benefit.
The market reports show a delayed local spring vegetable crop due to wet weather in April and May. No lettuce or parsley was available and only cash farm produce was offered, while other crops were in good condition and expected to arrive within one or two weeks.
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