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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
2
A readable fragment describes a weekly publication focusing on literature and government law notes. It mentions advertising rates of 12 cents per line for first insertion and 6 cents for subsequent insertions, with no further details on dates or offices. The text is heavily garbled but centers on an underground or satirical periodical.
A 1912 Abbotsford notice urges concerted effort by residents led by Mr Cawley and the Board of Trade to boost the town. It cites commercial ties with Canada and the U S, calls for spending locally, and notes growing interest as Huntingdon expands. Market report covers Friday sales, eggs butter vegetables fish rhubarb and cut flowers at New Westminster market.
A historical market listing shows poultry supply rising while demand remains sluggish. Laying hens fetch around 10 to 15 cents per dozen, with eggs retailing 8 to 10 cents a dozen. Prices vary for ducks, pork, beef, and other meats, and vegetables like cabbage potatoes and onions are listed by sack or ton.
A Canadian planing mill and an American sawmill sit opposite each other across the border near Huntingdon. Workers live in the U S and cross daily to work, while a 25 percent duty on finished lumber aims to shift mills to Canada. Dominion officials face jurisdictional challenges as locals reside on the American side.
On Saturday evening last Mission City was invaded by about sixty five LW.W. men on their tour to Yale where they intend to ag itate against organized capital. They came in on the evening freight train on top of a car.
A crowd of protesters and stragglers confronted a CP Rail constable at Yale. They refused orders to vacate and moved along Washington Street with a large contingent, claiming to be passengers on a freight train. Ringleaders were arrested later near Agassiz while others regrouped along the coast.
Premarise Valley Records Mr J R Bell has sold his building to Mr A Stepnen the druggist and begun excavation for a new three story building on Washing Street west of Watson property. The $9,000 structure will house a barber shop pool room and tobacco store and aims to be among the best outside large cities. Work starts after excavation is done and completion is rushed. Bell hopes a capitalist will later purchase the property.
Induction services for the Rev J L Miller B A graduate of Queen's University were held at Clayburn on Tuesday evening. The Cayburn congregation, having separated from Mission City, has called Miller to lead them with plans to build a church and manse. Presiding was Dr Wright president of the New Westminster Presbytery. J McDarrmid of Langley spoke to the minister as J L Campbell addressed the gathered parishioners. Ladies provided refreshments. Straiton will be included with Clayburn.
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