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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
4
The Home Oil company controls nearly twenty thousand acres in the Abbotsford basin and plans stock sales to fund drilling. A successful well could prove the holdings and boost value, attracting cautious investors while bold ones pursue profits. Capital is needed for rigs tools wages and organizational costs.
Two Durham cattle from the Harrop estate, one white faced and one red branded MM on Jett hip, are missing near Abbotsford. A reward is offered for information leading to their location, stated by Walter Wells.
A good worker horse is for sale by James Milstead of Abbotsford. The animal is young, sound and gentle and is offered at a cheap price or in exchange for a cow. No. 2, Abbotsford. contact details not provided.
For sale counters and pictures in first class condition at your own price. Apply FB. J. By Whitch ell Abbotsford B C.
Notice to contractors for sealed tenders to erect and complete a one room Kilgard School in the Kilgard electoral district. Tenders due Friday December 10 1920 to the Minister of Public Works. Tender forms available after November 20 1820 at multiple offices. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
The text notes oil land leasing and purchase costs running into millions annually with a single operator needing thousands. It cites derrick and oil rig costs around 16,000 and credits Abbotsford as chosen by Home Oil Company leaders after prior selection by Dawson, Redwood, Cunningham Craig and other noted oil figures.
The Sun reports Liberal candidate MayoR Martyn responding to a attack by Vancouver’s K. C. Gao H Cowan about his wartime departure from the 47th Battalion. The Hammond gathering saw Cowan read parts of Martyn’s platform on road work, comparing it to the dog’s-tail wagging the dog, while noting no remarks about Martyn’s front-line record.
An exchange over provincial aid to municipalities follows Premier Oliver’s alleged revenue-focused stance. Opponent Bowser urges a per capita grant model, citing Victoria’s potential $250,000 annual gain and Grand Forks about $10,000. The Vancouver Sun notes Maxwell Smith’s stance and a Liberals ally’s plea for alignment with Major Martyn, while Oliver presses Martyn for clear support. A provocative line hints at political maneuvering amid the issue.
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