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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
1
A promotional note extols newspaper advertising as a way to reach many potential buyers. It argues that printed ads stop every man in town who wants to buy shoes or other goods, making the sale efficient. The message emphasizes easy visibility and strong appeal to readers seeking bargains.
A fragmented report describes a Delta Liberal candidate addressing a large Murrayville gathering. The speaker insults an opponent and frames the race as a clash of courage and duty, with other party voices from Botta offering remarks. The text is garbled, but hints at internal party tensions and public contention amid campaign discourse.
In a garbled notice, residents crowd around a local event with vague details. The fragment mentions payments, a banker, and a firm called VARNON PROM COMPANY with locations Culgeey Bamonton and Med LN.
A provincial discussion on Prohibition and Woman Suffrage signals shifting support across ridings. The Premier spoke at a Chilliwack meeting, drawing attendees from Abbotsford and Clayhieh while urging electors to vote Yes or No on the measures.
A jumble of personal news reports names Mra G Payne Ab I Holsford Celene and many others. It lists travels to Vancouver for Presbytery events visits to Abbotsford and Prince Rupert, and notes Rev Jol Mackay D D of Westminster Hall Vancouver will preach at St Pauls Huntingdom and lead anniversary services with a social gathering to follow with speakers and music.
Teems Thursday is Pofling day with section meetings continuing as Solar campaign activity shifts. Jim OlIver backed Mr Barrow at Mutaqul on Monday. Barrow plans Abbotside on Friday and Monday. M. A. Macdonald Macken and R. Maitland of Vancouver to speak at Gagzley Hall Monday night.
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