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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
2
The article advocates a successful Friday market linking Fraser Valley farmers with Vancouver and New Westminster residents. It argues a twin city market reduces reliance on American imports and prevents Fraser Valley produce from rotting, shaping the economic link between cities and valley communities.
A Westminster market cannot detract from Vancouver's market day and may strengthen New Westminster's market by drawing growers with a larger supply. Attendees may carry leftovers to the next market, incentivizing growers to attend Friday markets and benefiting New Westminster overall. Westminster should encourage growers to come first to New Westminster.
The piece links Greek reactions to Italian moves over Avlona and Saseno, notes potential shifts in Albania, and warns against British neutrality and Allied propaganda with sharp comments on wartime loyalties and public sentiment. It references Lusitania, Canada, and political figures in a scathing, opinionated style.
A Walton figure proclaims loyalty and honesty, insisting Lucent now belongs to them after a weighing at Ash T’Will, with the claim that exactly three ounces were measured and prepared for the dish.
Fraser Valley Record notes the Hatzie Rose Show was a success with roses praised despite heavy rain. Mrs Slack led most wins across classes including White Pink Red and Yellow Roses while Mrs T Catherwood and Mrs McTaggart also took prizes. Sybil Jones won the children's wildflowers prize.
A Vancouver market note describes a steady turnout of buyers including sightseers and snap shoppers. Gooseberries from W. Nyer and early potatoes from T. Tunbridge and G. Cummings sold well, while aice poultry drew quick sales. no Chinamen or Water Street dealers were allowed to sell and consignments must depart by Thursday noon by freight or Friday afternoon by express.
McLaren Milk Factory at Clayburn is now Meadow Brook Creamery under A. P. Slade & Co. of Vancouver with George Breed as manager. The firm will produce butter at the site.
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