Bridge Repair Crew Nears Completion at Abbottsford
The Great Northern railway bridge gang in Abbottsford nears completion after three months of repair work near the town. Local health authorities report several chicken pox cases among workers.
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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
4
The Great Northern railway bridge gang in Abbottsford nears completion after three months of repair work near the town. Local health authorities report several chicken pox cases among workers.
P Keary A Gladwell and W J Gwyer named constables for Metsqui by the police commission on Saturday. Salary set at 4 per day. Discussion on who appoints the police magistrate included a note to the government. Walter Towlan former reeve of Matsqui and G Kerr of Abbotsford were cited in connection with the appointment.
Warns drivers to slow down on icy roads and to regularly inspect a storage battery’s liquid level every two weeks to avoid failures.
In Fraser Valley Record notes a rain soaked game ended 12 to 10 with both sides erratic in shooting. The Millionaires raced to an early eight point lead before K B rallied, but the visitors held on to win as end to end play erupted in the final minutes. A return match is set for Friday the 22nd with KB seeking revenge.
A fragment notes a comparison about missionaires and locks, suggesting a missed opportunity and unfinished effort. The句 indicates a debate about timing and constraints affecting completion. No clear names or events are present in readable text.
Women voters in New York urge Congress to back the Rankin bill granting nationality to wives and extend rights similar to men. An exchange notes the clash between patriotism and personal love, while other items mention a Quebec parliamentarian offering to resign for Frank Oliver, a cup holder patent, Sullivan's 1880 purse, and a warning against driving with feet on pedals.
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