Marketing woes spark call for cooperative farming aid
The October 13 1916 piece argues government leadership is needed to fix Fraser Valley marketing for IC products and reduce farmer losses. It cites Women's Institutes discussions in Cloverdale and critiques of the Fraser Valley Development League and local co operative efforts amid seasonable waste and weak city markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Institutes
Cloverdale
Westminster Columbian
The
Columbian
Conference of Women’s Institutes
Lower Mainland
Fraser Valley
Fraser Valley Development League
League
Fraser Valley Markets
Department of Agriculture
Dominion Grant Framed for Agricultural Education Use
The statement urges that any Dominion government agricultural grant to the province be directed toward educational purposes in farming. It emphasizes proper allocation and accountability for the grant within agricultural education.
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Dominion
Horticultural Dept Appeals for Greater Fruit Grower Help
The Victoria horticultural department is praised for past work but urged to do more for fruit growers. Critics say some members know little of their duties beyond drawing salaries and call for better marketing support across the Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Ene
Dominion Labour Congress backs price control for food in Canada
The Dominion Trades and Labour congress in Toronto supported the government taking control of Canada’s food prices. Critics warn farm equipment costs and wages could be affected, risking farmer production. The piece questions unintended economic consequences and highlights ongoing press rivalry between Nicola Valley News and The Merritt Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Trades and Labour, Congress
Toronto
Dominion
Canada
Labour Congress
Congress
Redience
Paper costs rise in Canada blamed on labor costs
The article notes labor costs as the main driver of higher paper prices in Canada. It adds that mills export about 2,000 tons daily, up from under 1,000 in 1914, and asks if Canadian publishers should suffer to supply neighbors and competitors across the border.
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Canada
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Abbotsford Post
Hvery
the Post
Loweekly Jouruah
Abversford
Neier Fury
Agin
J. A. Bates
Kodac
Glover
Abbotsford
Royal Bank
Berry, Sardis
B. C
Kentucky
Ular
Herald
Nicola Valley
Rcord
Abbotsford District Board OF Trade
Hope Alanson
N. Hill
B.C
the Royal Studio
A. McCallum
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