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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
2
Abbotsford weekly publication outlines legal advertising charges: 12 cents per line for the first insertion and 5 cents per line for each subsequent consecutive insertion. The notice references advertising ratios and the newspaper as a local journal serving Abbotsford and surrounding district.
The Fraser Valley Municipal and Publicity Bureau weighs government lending to settlers for land clearing. A long term government or private trust loan model is examined, citing Woodruff family mortgage plans offering seven percent for thirty years on unencumbered lands.
Professor Charles Hill Tout told the Abbotsford Agricultural Commission that agriculture and industry must rebalance to prosper. He urged government organizers for co operatives, discussed failed attempts in Abbotsford, and emphasized low interest loans and land clearing aid. Evidence noted scarce hay supply earlier and contracting with Washington producers led to local glut. Morley of the Royal Bank described farmers as financially sound. Bell outlined the farming industry’s marketing system as a burning issue.
In Fraser Valley proceedings farmers urged closer cooperation among producers and government support to promote a stable system. Dairy and fruit markets were troubled by uneven duties, transport delays, and high freight costs. drainage, road work reform, cheaper development loans, and reliable seed were proposed. Speakers cited Mutsqui Prairie drainage, better fire laws, municipal bond aid, and guaranteed seed as remedies to help farmers survive losses and sustain farming income.
Sir Richard McBride will lead BC premier and cabinet to a no great Conservative demonstration in New Westminster on June 2 marking ten years of his administration. Hon. Mr. Taylor will be absent due to a planned England visit. meeting likely in the horse show building.
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