Strawberry trade notes and farm guidance from BC growers
Last year limited strawberry arrivals grew to 12 cars from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. A 1921 guide from BC growers discusses packing standards, ripeness, crate weight, and delivery timing, urging prompt shipping and careful handling to support prairie distribution and markets in Stevenson, BC.
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L. C
Lower Mainland
Vancouver Island
Wade
Naya
Calgary
Tod Breen
Daylight Saving Debate Moves East Across Canada and U States
The text outlines a heated push for daylight saving in Eastern Canada and New England, citing coal savings in England and dairy costs from early milking. It explains standard time origins, railroad needs, and border disputes, noting Eastern time extends beyond its meridian and urging alignment to natural daylight for economic and transit reasons.
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England
Middle West
Canada
United States
American Railway Association
Greenwich
Louth
Jaw 4da
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
New England
Vermont
House of Representatives
Congress
New York
Massachusetts
Quebec
New York City
New York State
Atlantic
Baste
Uasih
Fort Willian
Ontario
Maritime
Market Outlook for O G Norris RTC 1921
The 1921 market outlook for O G Norris RTC notes the berry crop entering a stressed season. ягоди. Fruit and sugar price highs have hurt jam makers and wholesale trade, with banks losing confidence. Western cooperators aim to widen berry distribution, organize central distribution, and protect growers from disaster in British Columbia.
British Market For Berry Pulp Sparks Grower Tension
The article notes strong demand for molpert berries in Britain this year but criticizes current jam pulp prices as too low. Vancouver firms offer 7 cents per crate for 7H tons of berries, risking a grower reaction. Growers consider insurance through a factory or facing organized price pressure from jam manufacturers. Several BC berry associations outline per crate payments and bonuses, while US and Canadian jam makers coordinate to protect profits, possibly pressuring banks to require sales protections.
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Carlota
Dulow
B.C
Svell
United States
Gaia
Jratria
Watsha
Jamin
B. C
Vancouver
Canada
Hatzic Association
Hood River
Britain
Nsear
Conedians
Hammond Domination Day Opens New Centre With Spectacle
Hammond celebrates Dominion Day with the grand opening of a new theatre centre on Lore Avenue facing Fossell Hall. The venue promises a main hall for over 800, a 200 seat balcony, extensive dressing rooms, a spacious stage, modern lighting and facilities, and a wide array of joyous features to mark the occasion.
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Hammond
Royal
Zor ‘Nore
Show at National AP Offers Canadian Fruit Advertising
London reports a November 4, 1921 item urging Canadian exporters and growers associations to exploit the Royal Horticultural Society show. The advice stresses immediate non competitive space, strong representation in prize classes, and control of exhibits. It notes British Apple Growers will field fine displays and calls for a Canadian lead exhibitor. Space arrangements should be made within a month.
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Clive
Royal Horticultural Society
Exuibita Ls United
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Anvion
J. C. Growers Association
Teles
Stevenson
Wiles IL
Rivnty
Tha Bowndary
J Haghers
East
Tain
Endy
G. Nerris
RTC
B.C. Berry Growers Association
Gordon Head Association
Launich Association
Burnaby Association
A. E- Humphrey
Lite
Wagler & Humphiies
Yarwood & Durrant
LAW Office
Owen Bevery
Abbotsford
J. E. Parton
Abbofsnord, L
National
London
J. Porsyily Braith
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