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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
2
The Abbotsford Post notes the National Service Card signing extension for Cree Canadians and urges return to headquarters. It mentions wartime advertising rates and general community items, including potato prices and a local sack sale context, with a brief note on a Kootenay paper and a large quantity of potatoes in storage.
The letter reflects on the Vancouver World’s influence on reading the Provinces war news and questions local curiosity. It mentions fruit growers showing interest in marketing products and a possible Berlin trip this year amid lingering winter.
The article by Dr. Hans Delbruck argues England is the world empire’s center with dominions nearly independent and voluntary in war. It notes Indian regiments and calls for autonomous government, while warning burdens postwar may test imperial policy and unity across Egypt Suez and potential railway links to Palestine and Asia.
The excerpt contrasts global politics with Irish life as Abe Shamus O Callaghan mourns his mother in law. Terrence O Halloran consoles him. the exchange blends humor and sorrow, highlighting local daily drama amid wider Empire concerns.
Government of Canada offers bonds for subscription at 96 with four percent discount. Total allotment capped at 150 million dollars. payments due April 16 1917 and subsequent instalments. Subscriptions require a ten percent deposit via chartered bank and are payable through Canadian banks or Bank of Montreal agency in New York.
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