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Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Mar 08, 1918

Page

2

Premier Brewster Dies At Calgary

Premier Brewster dies in Calgary after a period of illness. The late British Columbia leader, lauded for honesty and energy, faced political shifting tides as John Oliver rises in the Liberal party. The province mourns a public figure whose long career spanned wartime and policy debates.

Maria’ Carey Troy Columnia Linas Hla Victoria Wwe British Columbia Brewster Jia Mather Liberal Ottawa Dominion British

New Premier from Delta Faces unfamiliar Valley Riding

In a provincial election the new premier, representing Dewdney, sought a constituency outside his familiar Delta home region. He had long resided in the Fraser Valley area and was known there, but faced the need to win support in a district where he was less well known.

Oliver Dewdney John Oliver Martin Jet Foster J. W. Ber Liberal Party Delta Frank Mackenzie John John ‘Oliver Brewster Fraser Valley

Courage Against Cowards in Community Life

A compact editorial urges resilience in communities facing cowardice and wrongdoing. It argues that tolerance of fear and moral hesitation harms civic spirit and calls for steadfast conduct from readers and leaders alike.

Distribution Charge Too High

The paper notes earlier articles comparing costs of producing and delivering food, arguing the distributor's spread raises final prices. It cites milk cost studies by Ottawa food controller and requests policy action to cut consumer burdens by reforming distribution methods, while highlighting freight and delivery costs and rail factors. A separate item mentions Portage la Prairie farmers touring the Coast and an aging, recently stoic woman.

Ottawa Food Controller's Department Milk Committee

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