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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
2
The Abbotsford Post notes Canadians approve war loans with strong subscriber figures across multiple campaigns from 1916 to 1918 and expects a 300 million plus Victory Loan. It points to provincial tax sales increasing government land holdings and critiques local papers for their advertising approach during wartime fundraising.
The discussion notes that New Westminster Assessment District tax sale may be illegal because back taxes were not listed in the advertisement. In Mission City the street lighting tax and school taxes were also omitted. The note suggests a potential legal challenge to the government.
In Winnipeg on October 8 1918 Thomas White outlined Victory Loan 1918 terms for Canada. The minimum is 300 million dollars with excess subscriptions accepted. Interest 5.25 percent per year paid May and November. Denominations 59100 500 and 1000 dollars. Two maturities five and fifteen years. Issue price 100 with accrued interest. Instalment plan includes 10 percent on application and five further payments through March 1919. Bonds tax free with conversion privilege. Subscription open October 28 1918 and close by November 16 1918.
The report lists provincial subscriptions to the Victory Loan with populations and per capita figures. Alberta shows 426,000 people and $33.29 per capita. British Columbia 494,000 and $84.75. Manitoba 556,000 and $58.25. New Brunswick 850,000 and $29.89. Nova Scotia 608,000 and $36.59. Ontario 2,582,000 and $79.08. Quebec 2,263,000 and $94.29. Prince Edward Island 92,000 and $25.07. Saskatchewan 650,000 and $37.00.
The author attacks American grade apples in Calgary noting premature ripening and misgrading. Winter varieties like Jonathan and Benoni ripen early, with B C apples praised for being finer and longer keeping. Calls rise for stricter No 1 2 and 4 grades to align with U S Fancy standards and curb easy grading.
The coast commissioner reports wholesale egg prices dated the 28th showing 78 cents per dozen for fresh eggs and 80 cents per dozen as the Westminster market last Friday.
Mothers are advised to use California Syrup of Figs for cross, feverish, constipated children. The product is described as a gentle laxative that moves clogged waste from bowels within hours, restoring energy and playfulness. It claims action on stomach, liver, and bowels with directions for all ages.
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