The Abbotsford Post and Yukon Weekly Notice
An Abbotsford weekly and Yukon association publish a standard notice listing publication details. This brief item confirms the newspaper names and schedule for Monday editions and corporate affiliations.
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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
2
An Abbotsford weekly and Yukon association publish a standard notice listing publication details. This brief item confirms the newspaper names and schedule for Monday editions and corporate affiliations.
A provincial editorial questions inviting more European settlers as farming income falters. It cites 1923 emigration to the United States, high strawberry prices in Winnipeg, and low returns from fruit and hay. The piece urges improving marketing and paying farming to attract new settlers instead of exporting more misery. It notes the need for government action on market conditions and cites local political figures and budget figures.
A Wiswillut report criticizes Lloyd George and notes farmers face rising taxes and prices since 1919. Baron Barrow’s outspoken stance stirs debate as he tours northern fairs, possibly courting farmer support before the next provincial election.
The Cowichan editorial complains that Okanagan fruit is hard to obtain locally because Coast wholesalers buy dumped American fruit cheaply, pushing growers out. It argues prairie markets offer better prices for peaches and other fruit, urging action to maximize returns for local growers while noting some wholesalers favor Made in BC ideas but prefer cheap imports.
The article notes a public appearance by Lloyd George in Canada at Pleat Baptist Church in Montreal on Sunday morning. It describes him as a prominent dominion figure with a habit of Sunday travel, urging Canadians to imitate the British consumer's example as cited by the Guelph Daily Herald.
Mrs Alexander Gillis and Mr George Satchell unite their children Migs Mora Belle Gillis and John Wile an Satchel in a quiet Oct 18 ceremony at the Gillis home Rev Thus Oswald officiates. The bride wore sand crepe de chine and was given away by her father. Attendants included sister May Gillis in navy Canton crepe. Guests from Vancouver North Bend and New Westminster attended. The couple honeymoon in Seattle and Lookout with community best wishes.
The main training began at the centres White Rock Hill's Prairie and Gloverdale with progress described as satisfactory. It is expected to operate this week at Springdale Wyvehead and additional centres soon after.
Vancouver readers learn about perishable produce trends mirroring regional plains markets with potatoes excluded. The onion market softens in the United States, influencing Vancouver prices as a wholesaler rejects below standard onions with government grade certificates. Apple price volatility and alleged underquoting by independents raise concerns about price shading and market integrity.
A garbled and whimsical exchange shows Subbabs chatting with a stranger who notes the many new structures. Subbabs replies bluntly that new buildings are the only kind they put up, reflecting a building spree on the new Medford route.
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