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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
3
A garbled report from Canada mentions distant marks and a combined freight record tied to a large haul. The readable elements emphasize an undefined event with numbers, but the exact details and context are not clear.
A historical discussion argues that printers unions and newspapers are mutually dependent yet independent of political or economic party actions. It stresses the press as a public good, the need for union autonomy, and the danger of press coercion by commercial interests, warning that loss of editorial freedom would hollow out democratic vital force. The piece notes the union’s stance on contracts and contrasts past interactions with labor groups.
A disjointed wartime letter describes a wife seeking to remove a husband from service while claiming he cannot read and is not useful. The writer asks to take him away, keep his food, bed, and gear for others, and mentions he supports his family, can hunt squirrels, and fears the burden on her. The text shows family strain and moral coercion in wartime context.
Increased business activity is shown by last month’s CP depot freight receipts totaling 124000 dollars. The figure marks the highest in several years, indicating a rebound in local commerce.
Issued by the Department of Justice Military Service Branch on May 15 1918 the notice requires all male British subjects in Canada born on or after October 13 1897 to report by June 1 1918 or within ten days of their 19th birthday. Reports must include full name birth date residence and post office address. Reports sent by registered post to the local Registrar. Identification cards will be issued to protect from arrest. Noncompliance risks severe penalties and possible immediate apprehension for military service.
The document directs where to file under the Military Service Act 1917. It lists deputy registrars and registrars by city and the counties or districts they serve across Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island British Columbia Saskatchewan Alberta Manitoba and Yukon Territories. It specifies Essex Lincoln Wellington Huron etc in Ontario and Montreal Hull Guebec Timiskaming Pontiac Ottawa Labelle Nova Scotia St John Charlottetown Vancouver Regina Calgary Winnipeg Clawson and other regions. The text outlines territorial eligibility for registration offices by region.
Sir Robert Borden responds to Nanaimo petition on enemy aliens. He opposes conscription and seizure of savings, arguing drastic measures would provoke reprisals and harm national interests. He says enemy aliens are currently productive and aiding Canada.
London officials weigh a general exchange of prisoners with a government announcement expected soon. Information from escapees confirms British prisoners of war were employed behind German lines since March 12.
The text argues for aligning Canadian war tax policy with the United States and expanding business council input on regulations. It notes high material costs, rising labor costs, and war order priority squeezing nonwar trade. It suggests industry voices be included to craft practical regulations, especially for rail and shipping sectors.
An old-fashioned ad claims California Syrup of Figs safely cleanses a constipated child without griping. It touts benefits for fussiness feverishness and restlessness, promising gentle removal of foul digested waste and bile within hours.
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