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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
4
A fragment paints a portrait of a celebrated cartoonist at Chautauqua, highlighting the leading figure in satire and art. It mentions diverse talents, psychological depth, and a notable appearance by Chantauqua with emphasis on a developing craft and public reception.
The Ladies Aid announce a Friday July 20 8 pm performance in Alexandria Hall titled Those Husbands of Ours a comical event to raise laughter at the expense of husbands. The notice appears with other council actions from the July meeting including extended government schedules, weed control fines, and next meeting details in Abbotsford.
Donors who contributed before June 15 will have funds controlled by the Relief Commission in Belgium for Canadian produce purchases in Canada per prior pledges. The General Executive Committee will soon issue a report detailing operations through June 14.
A reader notes potato prices rising to four dollars a bag and bread from sixteen to twenty nine cents, arguing potatoes are worth about two dollars per bag based on food value. He recalls past price cuts and predicts future shortages yet abundant overall food, amid skeptical forecast.
Fee's Weekly Market Letter reports three cars of strawberries from across the line with prices dropping to 3.50 to 4.00 on Saturday and as low as 2.00 on Monday. Gordon heads arrived late and were soft. gooseberries sold slowly. No safe market outlook. prices could rise if arrivals ease. Vernon Fruit Co. Ltd. warns market volatility ahead.
The Junior Chautauqua promises a grand event for boys and girls with an imaginary world tour and larger scale productions to rival the grown up shows. Season tickets cost $1.00 and grant access to all junior and big Chautauqua programs.
The Commission for Relief in Belgium led by Mr. Hoover cites limited shipping capacity and US aid of 45 million dollars payable over six months to cover food shipments. Due to reduced imports Belgium may rely on domestic resources, risking milk supplies for children. Donors are urged to continue support through various relief channels and postwar needs.
Tenders will be received by A. C. Salt for painting the Masonic Temple exterior with two coats and a roof tar. bids must be for labor only. P. O. Box 69.
Miss Albina Poignant who has completed two years of nursing at Sumas Hospital is visiting friends in Mission. Her cheerful care for the sick and others makes her always welcome, Viallor.
United States revests title to the Gon and Portland Railroad Co grant lands by act of Congress dated June 9, 1916. Two million three hundred thousand acres to be opened for homesteads and sale. Timber and agricultural lands described with soil, climate, rainfall and elevations. Postpaid one dollar. Grant Lands Locating Co Box 610 Portland Or.
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