Valley Milk and Fruit Growers Fight Over Vanishing Market
Frasier Valley fruit growers association dominates milk sales to Vancouver and a Cir McWack cheese factory shutdown prompts a shift to cross border milk shipments via Matsqui. Auto trucks move milk to Ryerson free of duties, creating a new export route while raising questions about waste and market control for Mission and Flathead growers.
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Lhe
Fraser Valley
Priser Valley Miuk Association
Vancouver
Traser Valley
Cir Mwack
Matsqui
Arnett
Dominion orders standardize berry boxes for BC shippers
British Columbia berry shippers were informed that starting June 1, 1919 only one size of berry boxes will be recognized by the Dominion Government. Previously three distinct box sizes caused confusion and favored cheaper boxes with less fruit. The change has general dealer, shipping, and manufacturer support, plus War Board Prairie Markets Bulletin approval.
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British Columbia
Imyé
Dominion
Prairie Markets Bulletin
Complaints on Consignment Shippers Prompt Refunds
Growers on consignments face delays or no replies from dealers. Shippers are mostly beginners needing ready money. Advice to not make growers financial agents, demands returns within nine weeks of receipt of perishables, and to improve packing and handling for Prairies markets.
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Atention
Auong
Prairig Markets Bulletin
Sumas School Board Debates Winter Wood Supply
At a Saturday meeting the Sumas school board tackles winter firewood needs for Jen ol and others. A trustee admits inability to Bet Anyone. Kilgard temporary school faces funding issues while Clay works property complicates responsibility. Tenders will be sought for a general superintendent and wood supply duties.
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Sumas
Huntingdon
Brownall
Whelcom Road
Musselwhite
Kilgard
Repacr
Tyrstee Brialton
Plimme
Seneral Meuinger
Huntingdon School
Osco
Equal Sugar Distribution in Saskatchewan and Alberta
The sugar situation in Saskatchewan and Alberta appears easier with only one report of shortage this week. The Food Control Board in Yanunuyver and Chey fivee aided, urging patience and urging wholesalers to double efforts to address distribution. The letter notes unequal distribution and misapplied restrictions hampering trade and calls for a trip by a main dealer to Alberta wholesalers to read their correspondence and prevent a belief of a serious shortage.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Food Control Board
Yanunuyver
Chey Fivee
Advertising's lasting impact in steady promotion
Bradstreet notes four percent of cultures are non advertisers, stressing that intelligent advertising is essential across industries. George F. Chavis of American Rolling Mill Co urges continuous newspaper ads to build a permanent goodwill, warning that gaps lose long term results and that seasonal timing shapes attention.
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Bradstreet
George Fi. Chavis
American Rolling Mill Company
Lesite
Harvest Service at Ridgedale Sunday School
The Ridgedale Sunday School will host a Harvest Service on Golphey 6th at 3 p m with special speakers present.
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Ridgedale
Golphey
Prairie Market Bulletin Details Across Regions
Commissioner Dr A Ceamt reports a distributed bulletin listing numerous towns and figures from Victoria to Winnipeg with a note on a Halloween masquerade ball in Mission City. It mentions market activity, local lines of business, and a promise of bulletin access for broader rink sharing information.
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Prairie Marketts
Dr. A. Ceamt
Victoria Wit Ielands
Dunn
Vancouver
Meumond
Mission
Chilliwness
Walhachin
Salmon Arm
Armstrong
Veron Ga
Kelawia
Peachland
Summerland
Narabnatn
Penticton
Kerewors
Grand Forks
Arrow Lakes
Nelson
Wootenay
Creston
Calgary
Woltonton
Lethbridge
Regina
Baskatoon
Brandon
Winnipeg
Miscellaneous
Press
Tevary
Mission City
Hallowe'en
Laver
Personal notes from Vancouver area social scenes and local updates
Miss Matic Szlson returns from visit to sister in Vancouver while Mr. Geo. Fut Wis works near Abbotsford. The Red Cross moves work rooms, W. G. U. meets at Mrs. Mavis home, Kenneil Hugeard dies from gunshot wounds, Milliard wounded, and a community library donation by the Boyds. Mrs. Robert Throligh elected president as the WCTU, Red Cross, and Anglican S.S. receive updates.
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Miss Matic
Szlson
Vancouver
Sonia Une
Misa Yours
Mig
Geo
C.P. Ryab Spanee
Vie
Biker
Lye
Clan Loine
Trethicweys
Westinster
Abbotuford
Vedder
Nellie Madden
Hutchinan
New Westminster
Willie Butchison
James Nelson
Barrier
Kenneil Hugeard
Leew Ji Une
Wrernett
Sumas Prairie
Boys
Gal Milliard
Purvis
Dwight Machen
Warn
Robert Throligh
Yarta
Vancouver Market Summary September frost affects produce
Week ending September 28 frost eased clearances as apples from Okanagan and cremes arrive. peaches demand strong with tight supply. tomatoes volumes rising with some shipments containing overripe fruit deemed unsuitable. a grower’s new tomato variety shows promise for BC industry. potatoes facing uncertain contracts with prices firming nationwide and in interior markets. BC and North American prices noted with Greenley, Calo. quoted at 1.80 per weight in wagons.
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Okanagan
Sue
British Columbia
Atraigil
Ashcroft
Lillooet
North America
Greeley
Calo
Lecture a Success at Alexander Hall With Evening Of Arts
The Prosbyterian Ladies Aid hosted a lecture and concert at Alexander Hall last Friday night. Mr Leibertson spoke on My Rambles through Scotland, praised by attendees. Prof P O Gites of Sumas sang, with instrumental and vocal pieces by Mrs Bedlow Mrs John McCallum Mrs Great Aly Marti Misses Steede and others. A violin solo by Hector Wapp Huntingdon capped the program.
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Alesxandrie Hall
Mir. Leibertson
Sol.land
P. O. Gites
Sumas
Bedlow
John McCallum
Piresole and Tahoe Company Fire Rescue Efforts
Rain hindered tires near Sully wight and, despite dense smoke, James and others saved hundreds of acres of timber along the boundary. At Starr ranch meeting farmers appointed Angus Campbell chairman and Jay Stair secretary to compile figures and estimates for wood gates and fittings.
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Sully Wight
Abletefond Tahoe Company
James
Starr Ranch
Angus Campbell
Jay Stair Seertare
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