Immigrant tensions and climate visions in Abbottsford
In Abbotsford Post commentary, fear of Oriental immigration is tied to labor and land issues, citing Chinamen as industrious yet politically problematic. The piece then cites Prof J W Russell predicting a warmer world reshaping North American geography, with Canada thriving and U S cities deserted. It also offers driving tips urging smoother clutch use to prevent wear.
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Trng
Goa
Chiamen
United States
J. W. Russell
Department of Geology
Western University
Siberia
Labrador
Ulle
Africa
Buffalo
St. Louis
Memphis
Denver
Kansas City
Canada
Hudson Bay
Ontario
Italy
Niagara Trust
Hamilton
Windsor
The Anglers Quiet Soul Drawn From River Scenes
The piece extols fishing as a contemplative art that nourishes the soul. It describes how patience and skill calm the body, while nature scenes become lasting mental images. The author cites Walton and emphasizes leaving the office to refresh body and mind.
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Ilfo
Earth Gutping Warmet Across Sands of a New American Sahara
A brief geologic era may turn London into a Caie like gateway, from which caravans traverse sand heated wastes of an emerging American Sahara desert region.
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London
North America
American
Sahara
Sydney Smith Quips on Marriage and Wit Across Proverbs
Witty snippets attributed to Sydney Smith recount a man’s remark on marrying a formidable widow, suggesting disorders of bigamy, and a parade of humorous lines about love, marriage, blushes, and social quirks. The anecdotes mix quips on charm, intellect, shyness, and social scenes with playful mockidad.
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Sydney
Laruseille
W. Roseberry
London
Piccadilly
How to Drive a Car in Comfort
Guide on driving posture for comfort and safety. Emphasizes upright seating, relaxed grip, and alert focus. Recommends keeping head up and eyes forward, with gear changes noted for ease.
Fraser Valley Whites See Orientals in Land Rights Debate
A provincial discussion critiques oriental land ownership in British Columbia. A councilor cites Japanese contract farming and wage scales to argue immigration changes, contending higher standards and rights define civilization. The speech laments perceived encroachment and urges redress, invoking historic symbolism and national heritage.
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Japan
Wu Japanese
Adere
Canada
British Columbia
Ory
Cardinal Wolsey
Gray Halys
Tuike
Heritage and Freedom Invasion Message From White Rulers
Fragmented excerpt laments colonial power and calls for native autonomy in facing white governance across Shiy country. It asserts longstanding resistance, questions treaty protection, and notes ongoing pressure by colonial authorities under a Canadian confederacy banner. A distant land of plenty is referenced as an aspirational contrast.
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Shiy
Urillah
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Abbotsford
J. A. Bates
Lord Burnham
Imperial
Sydney Smith
Fraser Valley
Ines
British Columbia Telephone Company
Senvich
Chevrolet
Stuart Motors
Nash
Mission’ City
J. A. Catherwood
P.O
Mission City, B.C
Atkinson
Wraser Valley
Chilliwack
B.C
Wilber & Wolz, Prorh
J. H. Jones
Mission City
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