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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
2
The Fraser Valley must organize statewide to capture upstream profits in poultry and farm goods. Officials note vast potential if growers unify to sell locally produced eggs, poultry and other products, reducing dependence on distant markets and expanding rural incomes.
The third International Egg Laying Contest supervised by the provincial Department of Agriculture ran from Oct 20 1913 to Sept 27 1914 at Victoria BC exhibition grounds. A long list records numerous White Leghorns with egg counts from 400 to 697 across many named breeders and locations in British Columbia and New Zealand.
May and Gun for May offers an outdoor magazine lineup with articles on hunting trips to Pocologan fishing in Ontario lakes and ponds and canoe building along with sections on trout and fishing clubs. W J Taylor Limited Woodstock Ontario publishes this Canadian outdoor magazine for sportsmen.
A busy Friday market shows strong demand from city and valley residents with new lines such as locally grown produce. Prices feature cabbage and oolichans, fresh lettuce, rhubarb, asparagus, and poultry. Wholesale and retail rates listed for butter eggs and meats including pork, mutton, beef, and salmon.
The Port Mann opening was celebrated early this week with a music program and refreshments provided by the Port Mann hotel. The event marked the start of business activity at the new rink area amid a lively crowd before closing notes faded.
Arrangements by the Okanagan United Growers Ltd to boost fruit and produce distribution in the Prairie Provinces are announced by manager R Robertson. W J Reekie notes rising trade interest and preference for British Columbia fruit as production increases, with emphasis on high quality handling and improved packs to satisfy consumers.
The International Conference on City Planning in Toronto May 25 26 will discuss Waterfront Development with R 5 Gourley of the Toronto Harbour Commission outlining plans. Government funds exceed 6 090 000 for national gateway harbours and to illustrate systematic waterfront planning. Proposed works include industrial development commercial and dock development and park boulevard improvements including Ashbridge Bay filling.
Plans call for an industrial district with first class rail and lake transport, deepened harbour, new docks, and a 12 mile water frontage drive. A protected channel for small craft would run the entire length along lagoons and a lakeside amusement area with baths and recreation. Estimated cost exceeds 19 million dollars and completion is targeted in 1902.
The Nelson Agricultural and Industrial Society asks the city council for permission to place a merry go round in Connaught Park. A Hunter of Nelson writes that he has no further use for his cemetery plot and asks the ally to take it over.
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