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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
1
The Mataqui Fall Fair opens Thursday and Friday October 3rd and 4th with improved facilities and larger exhibits. Prominent farmers plan to swell displays, Mission exhibitors expected, and Hon. B D Barrow may open the event. Farmers urged to prepare entries to uphold Mataqui’s good name.
The notice urges exhibitors to submit entries early and bring items to the air grounds promptly. It emphasizes coordination by officers and directors, arranging exhibits, and having judges available in most departments. It mentions a Thursday exhibition start, a good program under a committee, garden and hall preparations, and a late ferry from Migston for south visitors.
Regulations set open hunting periods for October 26 to November 26, 1918 for quail and pheasants, November 25 to 26 in Delta and North Saanich for certain partridges, and deer seasons across Cascade east and west regions with ranges from September 14 to December dates. Moose and other species have varying five year periods starting 1915, with additional limits on possession and proof of kill.
Far, a one year old, was injured when a wire rolled onto him at a local house Sunday. He was hospitalized with lung damage and may lose a limb. A second person, Mr J Cooning, spent part of yesterday in Mission reviewing items for a tax sale.
Fraser Valley delegates convened to discuss mosquito control with Dr. Gordon Hewitt and officials urging drainage and removal of stagnant water. They called for provincial financial aid, a coordinated plan across districts, and public cooperation to curb pests affecting farms, fruit, and dairy sectors.
Mrs Malles plans a one month visit with Mrs Hannah Misa Clark, formerly of the tema phone office, visiting Mrs McKinnon last Sunday. Lieu HiN-Tont hoped to return home by Christmas, though disappointment lingered. Mrs Maguire went to Kamloops for a half day, Miss Stratton in Ce Woapita during her absence. Mrs John McCallum’s friend Mrs Brown visits prep out, Mrs Collagh guests with Mew Halinah Fraser. Mr and Mrs Copning travel Dio e nd to Powell River, Jonor from Mugla Palle hosted by Mrs Eby. Miss Stacle returned from While Rock after ten days at a cottage, Hannah from Victoria visited Owen While More. Mr and Mrs Jay Starr rejoice over a baby girl born in New Westminster on Monday. Mrs Boly, Sarlie returned from Southte and plans to stay until cold weather passes, then southward again. Mr Johnnie Shorhead works in Everett Mining for his brother Bob, who has been given something. Mrs Harrison from é Park visits with daughter Mrs Guker. Mr and Mrs Albin Johnson moved into Mrs Fraser’s house with jury Peet pledgy and Mrs Searsvold.
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