Why Not Okanagan Peaches For the Coast Towns
A letter argues BC grown peaches from the Okanagan, Vernon to Penticton, should replace California imports in the Fraser Valley. It blames wholesalers and a weak Made in BC campaign, urges a united push for Grown in BC produce, and warns that importing harms farmers and the provincial economy.
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Okanagan
Vernon
Kelowna
Summerland
Penticton
Fraser Valley
Denmark
Mission Hotel
B. C
Okanagan Valley
Vancouver
California
B.C
Abbotsford notices and community events update
The Abbotsford Band thanks contributors to their dance. Brydges leaves for a Bank of Montreal post in Williams Lake. A new tailor opens in the former milliner shop. The G W A holds an annual ball on November 10. Pronger Store hours on Whatcom Road set from 9 am to 6 pm. St Matthews Anglican Church holds services Sundays at 7 30 pm Rev A Harding, vicar. Abbottsford Sumas fair mid September and harvest festival at St Matthews on September 24.
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St. Mathews Anglican Church
Abbotsford
A. Harding
St. Matthews Church
First Company Formed, Noah Floated a Company
A London Answers item recalls a city businessman who demanded qualified clerks and tested them with a written question. A bright youth answered who formed the first company by noting Noah floated a company while the world was in navigation, and he passed.
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Noah
London
Minister Ruling Displeases Labor Over Drydock Work
The federal minister of labor ruled overtime on Saturdays after noon only when there is a single shift, opposing the local drydock custom. Fair Wage Officer Bulger of Vancouver attended as the Trade and Labor Council affirmed that the 4 hour work week with overtime should prevail. This marks the first time a federal ruling conflicts with the local drydock practice.
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Tradee and Labor Council
Bulger
Vancouver
Rnle
Ichor
Legislature to Meet on October 20
Victoria dated report notes Premier Oliver announced after an executive council meeting that the legislature would convene on Monday October 20 and prorogue before the Christmas holidays. The article also mentions dates for the fall, with references to September 21 and 22 and a poultry detail about J J Sparrow owning 500 chickens all laying, while Birdie claims he crows.
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Victoria
Oliver
Executive Council
British Columbia
President’s witty remark at college banquet
The college president, urged to respond to a toast, praised the paintings in the hall but then paid a compliment to the ladies at the table. He quipped that there is no need for painted ladies when there are so many with us at the table, eliciting general amusement.
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Little College
Phone 9 delivery service advertised by Cottrill
An ad notes reliable delivery by J. W. Cottrill with the slogan Remember Phone 9 for prompt service and good delivery. The brief item emphasizes easy contact and dependable local delivery.
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J. W. Cottrill
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S. F. White
Abbotsford, B.C
A. R. Gosling Boy
Lesue
Bae He Ae Nail
O. Rair
T Hank
J, BR. Brydges Tg
Bank of Montreal
Williams Lake
G. WV. A
Pronger Store
Whatcom Road
Mrs. Keehn
Mrs. Keller
Bellingham
Thomas McMillan
LABOR
Albert Lee
Baker and Grocer
A. McCallum
Abbotsford Theatre
Mary Pickford
Hoodlum
Nan McGrew
Jack Holt
Bebe Daniels
Rio Grande
C. B.C
Mossman
Mitchell Abbotsford
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