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Newspaper

Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Nov 08, 1918

Page

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Ridgedale Red Cross Canvass Totals From Local Workers

Ridgedale Willing Workers complete annual Red Cross material fund canvass collecting from numerous residents. The combined totals show $85.60 raised in one list and $67.50 in another, plus a final grand total of $156.10, collected by Mrs. Wm. Gurney and Mrs. Morris.

Ridgedale Red Cross John Smith Celeste Pane John Reid Frank W. Farley M. Miller Roland John W. Smith Sam Mercier A. B. Parr A. B. Farr Willi Belarrell Ralph Baharrell Geo .McTaggart Tohn Overstall Ralph Morris Mra. Mol Wm Walters Rosie Donatelli Celeste Page H. F. Page Reginald Munday F. Sandbert L. T. Tones Ellen Almgren Ethel Almgren J. Adams Percy Smith Joseph Smith Olive Carter Wm. Gurney J. ©. Morris Nelson Machell Whillam Gurney WD. Skinner Frank Beharrell William i. Hott Thos. Aish Charles Goodchild Thon. Goodchild Thos. Graham Knute Anderson Gilbertson H. G. Myhre A. Paterson H. G. Nicholson Peter Grant Lloyd Beharrell John Sandberg Allan Stewart Griffith Alex. Robertson CG. E. Anderson Dawson J. C Morris 8. Stenerson

Portraits in a 19th Century Mental Traits Chart

The fragment lists national types and a TVH T profile with traits for Cissy Mutt-TEnergy and empathy, Mother England, Albaorta, and TVH T. It notes tendencies toward melancholy, discouragement, independence, and carelessness about personal danger in Cissy Mutt, while England shows yielding disposition and disappointments, Alberta displays varied but just, energetic traits, and TVH T shows mental restlessness and vivid imagination.

Alborta T.V.H.T Hunter Ana

Matsqui Fair Ends Year With Strong Finances

Matsqui Agricultural Association reports a financially successful year with debt wiped out and prize money fully paid. The piano in the hall now belongs to the association. Directors praise 1918 results and plan stronger efforts to boost next year’s Matsqui Fair with wider farmer participation and early contributions.

Matsqui Agricultural ‘Fair Matsqui Agricultural Association C. Christianson Gifford Ora Matsqui

A Good Investment In Victory Loan Security

A discussion of the Victory Loan as an investment highlighting its high quality and gilt edged status. The article notes the 5 1 2 percent yield on fifteen year bonds, tax exemption, and the narrowing prewar spread between government securities and mortgages. It argues for patriotism plus prudent investment given productive national value.

Steady the Home Front Pushes Victory Loan Drive

Wartime appeal urges Canadians to lend money to support the Victory Loan. The message frames the loan as a guarantee of military supplies and postwar prosperity, arguing that funds will feed and nurse soldiers, stimulate industry, and stabilize markets. It contrasts 1917 reinforcements with 1918 commerce, urging public duty in finance.

Berry Box Standards Debate Ends With Ottawa Nod

The Seattle Produce News reports a shift in berry packaging rules after Ottawa confirms a May amendment allowing three box sizes though only one pint box dimensions are defined. Eastern representatives push to keep 4-5 quart and 2-5 quart boxes, while standardizing deep pint halfbacks for stray berries and shallow pint for raspberries and currants.

Seattle Produce News Ottawa Chaimelia

Reed Tila Tr Worry Weittyle Debates Canadian War Efforts

The text outlines three paths to support wartime aims. It lists advantages of high investment, employment by Canadian factories, and trade to sustain general prosperity, with a focus on military and economic strategies. It references Canadian pilots and soldiers in connection with these plans.

Uousandra Weierehanes Cron Canada

War effort benefits from domestic toil and munitions supply

The passage argues that home labor boosts wartime victory by supplying munitions and food, while Canada funds overseas forces, Britain conserves finances, and allies gain ships. It claims the collaboration strengthens Canada Britain and Allied ties, urging belief that such help is worthwhile.

Canada Britain Great Britain

Personal notes from Abbotsford and district society

Mrs Grindrod and Maggie Nelson stay in Abbotsford for winter while Mr Grindrod is overseas. Johnnie Shortreed visited for the weekend. Miss Mildred Hill Tout has recovered and returned to duties at the general hospital. Jimmie Hill Teut visited Vancouver. Eric Weir and Pte Manlius Zeigler were home briefly. Huint of Vancouver bought Albin Johnsons harner Alley and pool room. A M King moved into Coppings bakery. Red Cross secretary resigned. Miss Simlitt went to Vancouver for a while. Quilts, raffles, and winners noted. news excitement at Abbotsford, then quiet. Born to Arthur and Mrs Arthur Ross of Aldergrove a son at Abbotsford hospital. Arthur Taylor and Salt recovering from influenza. John McEwen ill. Don ald improving in hospital. Coogan relatives in New York. Roche couple arriving from Calgary to ranch. Frank Sutherby of Ladner visiting town.

Grindrod Maggie Nelson Abbotsford B. B. Smith Johnnie Shortreed Weaver Collingwood Wan Mildred “Hill-Tout General Hospital Jimmie Hill-Teut Vancouver Eric Weir Manlius Zeigler Huint Albin Johnson Harner Alley A. M. King Copping Mig Gillen Quinness Red Cross Garley Miss Urquhart McInnis Mr. McInnis Arthur Ross Aldergrove Abbotsford Hospital Arthur Taylor Mr. Salt John McEwen

Save Remembering the 426000 Men Who Won't Be Home Soon

A wartime note stresses that the 426,000 men currently overseas will not return quickly and must be kept under support and guard until they can come home.

Evearssis

Victory Loan campaign surpasses Abbotsford-Matsqgul quota

Abbotsford-Matsqgul unit raises 74957 dollars toward a 50000 goal as 82 applications are counted. Committees aim to reach 100000 with brisk investor interest and urge prompt action before closing day. Government bonds offer attractive returns as Canada plans postwar reconstruction and demobilization of overseas forces.

Abbotsford-Matsqgul Canada Victory Loan New Westminster

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