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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 09, 1923
Page
3
A Western Canada field report describes dry rot in stored potatoes. Fungi enter bruised tubers, producing white mold threads and spores that threaten future crops. Prevention stresses careful digging, cleanup of rubbish, blue stone spray, crop rotation, and cool dry storage after harvest.
In a humorous courtroom scene a foreman quips that the jury has eleven dinners and one bottle of ay after the clerk asks if there are twelve jurors present. The attendant pushes the jurors to confirm their numbers amidst the lighthearted exchange.
Victoria reports Bowser in the legislature accusing the Oliver government of massive borrowing, debt growth, and mismanagement. He cites bank loans, sinking funds, and misused funds while demanding accountability, questioning taxes, land policy, and public works. He also mocks ministers and notes voyages by government figures.
A Toronto era advice piece from Unity Day urges small town merchants to favor local newspaper advertising over giveaways. It argues targeted newspaper ads bring greater net returns and strengthen town revenue, citing examples and urging merchants to seek advice from nearby experimental farms for crop varieties and production guidance.
The Experimental arms through out Canada may be relied upon to give valuable advice on the most promising variety to grow in the district or province where a given farm is located. General information is provided, but farmers must test under their own conditions to determine the variety that suits their peculiar district.
A fragmentary quotation depicts a dialogue about American and English women with jokes about health, complexion, and “creenbacks” as a supposed attraction of noblemen. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or full sentences.
Johnny teases Aunt Anna about being a real old maid while she replies with a playful admission. He urges her to pour rose wine, blaming himself in a lighthearted domestic scene.
A government report shows British Columbia has the highest telephone to population ratio in Canada with 2 phones per 6.6 people. Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island follow, while BC’s growth remains steady, especially in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island where access is strongest.
The first electric CN Railways unit in Western Canada entered service between Winnipeg and Transcona. The 100 passenger car, separated from storage batteries, will run every 15 minutes at about 10 miles per hour and travel 120 miles per charge.
A short verse advises seeking the busy person to obtain favors promptly. It contrasts the leisurely person who delays and the overworked individual who makes time, offering reliable service when needed. The pragmatic point: choose the constantly occupied person for quicker results.
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