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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
2
In a November 13, 1914 item, readers hear claims that deep laid plots to destroy Britain were prepared before the war, with spies worldwide aiding Germany. The piece notes alleged press statements from New York and suggests Canada is a target, praising William II’s focus on Canada while hoping for a peaceful conduct away from German militarism.
A Toronto source relays a Berlin statement by a German noble claiming Germany aims to subjugate Britain and gain Canada as a colony to fuel world dominance. The baron discussed Canadian conquest, Monroe Doctrine risks for the United States, and Germany's plan to use Canadian resources to project power, with Canada as a bargaining chip in a broader war strategy.
The Governor General in Council under The War Measures Act 1914 orders that the Commissioner may on application suspend or void any patent or license in whole or part. The applicant must show the patent owner is a person of a state at war, intent to manufacture in Canada, and that the action serves the general interests of the community or trade. Canada.
Poultry and eggs dominate the New Weal Mindler market with higher prices for live chickens and ducks, dressed poultry, and a steady wholesale supply. Devonshire cream and various apples sell, while vegetables and meat items list modest fluctuations as buyers and sellers transact in a typical busy trading day.
The Patriotic Pond in Vernon reports a five thousand dollar market milestone, while the Okanagan fruit crop is described as heavier this year than last. City officials note favorable conditions for growers, with potential upside for local markets and farming communities.
A Belgian relief effort to relocate Belgian farmers to Saskatchewan gains support in Regina with Lieutenant-Governor Brown acting as patron. The plan aims to place skilled Belgian farmers in Saskatchewan where land is available for settlement. Brown notes Belgians would excel as dairymen and market gardeners.
In London, labor MP Will Crooks praised wholehearted recruitment and urged unity. He warned against despair, saying he has never been beaten though victories were delayed, and urged people to stay the course. The Vernon News notes it prints more war poetry than any other province paper.
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