This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
A historical note argues for a telephot device attachable to the telephone that would allow a distant speaker to be seen. It compares the eye to a natural camera, discusses fluorescent screens, a lens front, and the need for illumination, while cautioning on wire counts and user simplicity.
A proclamation invites men born on or after October 13, 1897 who are 19 years old to report in writing to the registrar under the Military Service Act. In British Columbia, registrar is Mr S Lennie of Vancouver. The order applies to those not exempt from the act.
The writer notes that asking strangers on the street if they want to buy shoes would only yield a few affirmative responses, implying a newspaper advertisement is unlikely to reach the right customers for the product.
Mr M D Ross acting as bank manager expects to leave in early June. Mr and Mrs Ellis McClennagan of Settle visit Abbotsford relatives. Victor Dley enlists as a farmer soldier starting duties Monday. The May Day dance raised 146 dollars after door and concert takings. Visitors included Misses McPhee and McDonald from Langley Prairie and others from Sardis and Vancouver. A birth announced for Schluter couple. several visits and minor travels noted. The Hiplie school fundraiser contributed 19.23 for Ovenne Toba Hund. Mrs Re Graham’s room won a poll of honor. Edar Tapp returns from Seattle holiday. A collision on Chilliwack road left Mr McMenemy’s car damaged with no serious injuries.
Opposition leader Hon. W. J. Bowser said Nie seeks to understand how to act for western farmers amid a world food shortage. He urged less paper legislation and more practical help, questioned government revenue needs, and criticized a revived patronage system versus campaign promises to abolish it.
At a Huntingdon customs office gathering Rural Telephone Co officers presented an audit dated December 1917 showing assets exceed liabilities by 2297 with stock valued under Rural Telephone Act. Annual meeting set for June 4 to elect officers, directors take office July 1. Mention of Mrs Knox traveling to Winnipeg and Mr Knox’s position, Joe Trethewey visiting Abbotsford.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.