Fruit Market Struggles With Sealer Shortage In Vancouver
Weather has favored fruit movement but buyers face a sealers shortage as Economy and Schrani tops remain scarce. A Seattle car arrival was delayed and export licenses were refused, curtailing shipments. Spokane and Calgary respond by adjusting sugar canning rules while housewives plan for the season’s end.
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Vancouver
Seattle
U.S
Charles Hebberd
Washington State
Jin Spokane
Sugar ration limits in Allied nations amid fruit harvest strains
Sugar allotments cap per person per month in England France and Italy, with France reporting record low stocks May 31. The shortage hampers fruit shipping including peaches, crabapples, plums and prunes, as uneven distribution affects Saskatchewan and Alberta producers.
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England
France
Italy
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Week in Calgary Fruit Market Shows Steady Trade
The Calgary market reports strong fruit arrivals with generally good quality though some consignments show waste. Walhachia tomatoes excel while Summerland stock has green bases in ripe fruit. Prunes larger this year but some plum rot injures appearance. cherries peaches and plums affected by climate. Peaches decline, plums and prunes expected next week. McIntosh apples half ripe as markets slow on price. Local vegetables and potatoes remain active with second strawberries at several points about $6 per crate and Flemish Beauty pears wholesale at $3.50 per box.
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Walhachia
Marj Kets Bulletin
Matsqui Fair Promises Strong Exhibits At Annual Event
Items from Matsqui’s seventh annual fair highlight the Sed and Ash of October. Secretary Clarion Christianson and President T. J. Aish invite exhibitors to bring horses cattle and farm produce. Hon Darrow Minister of Agriculture expected to deliver opening address in Chilliwack district.
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Clarion Christianson al Gilford
J. Aish
Matequi
Darrow
Chilliwack
Matsqui
Mission City
Uar
Save Your Country with Thrift Patriotism
Canadian wartime call to thrift urges citizens to save and invest during hard times. It frames saving as true patriotism, arguing personal sacrifice strengthens the nation’s economy and buffers against postwar lows, with a focus on disciplined spending and capital for business.
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Canada
Christmas Hamper Plan for Solplees Frontline Boys
Community groups in the Mragor Valley discuss a Christmas hamper drive to support the soldiers serving at the front. Local volunteers organize nearby collections and deliveries to boost morale during the holiday season.
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Mragor Valley
Birthday party for Evelyn hosted by Mr and Mrs McMenemy
Mr and Mrs McMenemy gave a birthday party for Evelyn on Tuesday evening September 24 with a large gathering. About thirty young people played games and enjoyed a decorated table with a birthday cake and many presents. A stray English proverb closes the note.
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Mrs. McMenemy
Evelyn
Fraser Valley Mosquito District Proposed by Commission
The Fraser Valley mosquito control commission met in the council chamber with Reeve McCallum as chairman and W G Payne as secretary. A draft mosquito control order would create a district from New Westminster’s eastern edge to Chilliwack and Kent’s western boundary with ex officio road superintendents in charge of oil distribution. The Vancouver Board of Trade legal advisers will draft amendments for a concise measure, with Abbotsford eyed for the next meeting.
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Fraser Valley
Cowneil
Reeve McCallum
W.G Payne Asialint
Vancouver
Surrey
Chilliwack
Kent
Tisdale
Roeve Catherwood
Vancouver Board of Trade
Tisdall
Dominion
Department of Indian Affairs
Abbotsford
Registration of U S Citizens at Vancouver Registrar Office
Inquiries to the Registrar Senate Vancouver seek whether any special forms exist for US citizen registration in Canada. No forms are provided. Respondents must state if already registered with the US consul, plus birth date address occupation marital status and other personal details.
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Regstrar Senate
Vancouver
United States
Canada
Lennie
Vancouver Block
Iis United
Teutonic Forces Build Military Machine Allegations
A fragment discusses Teutonic peoples forming a vast military apparatus and being trained to deny themselves. It contrasts Allied nations where defense relies on individuals and notes a pattern of praise to God followed by perceived waste of blessings.
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Eniail
Personal News And Community Events In Abbotsford
Local residents report travel for health and visits across Vancouver and nearby towns. Harvest festival plans at St. Matthews Church, with music including a Miss Hill solo. Red Cross fundraising closes with $63 from a dance and $8.40 from a sewing afternoon. Abbotsford Auxiliary notes a $5 subscription from Private C. W. Wallace of the 72nd Battalion Canadians.
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Jack Mclean
Mabel Nelson
Vancouver
Arthur Lamb
Swift
Law
Ina Fraser
Chrristina McPhee
Hannah Fraser
Chilliwack
McMenemy
Zeigler
St. Matthews Church
Hilland
Mra
MeMenemy
Willbana
Orange Lodge
Alexandria Hall
Whittaker
Red Cross
McGowan
John McCallum
Weight of Potato Sacks and Regulation Enforcement
Government plans enforce sections of the Potato Inspector and Sale Act to ensure bag weights meet standards. Department of Nutriment and Dominion Fruit Inspector oversee compliance and penalties for underweight sacks. Potatoes offered in sacks under 60 pounds risk penalties. the peck is legally 16 inches, though actual weights vary.
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Department of Nemeniture
German War Loan Subscriptions Hit Record 5279
The record number of subscribers to the German War Loan reached 5 279.00, compared with 3 289.000 to the British Loan, highlighting stronger German funding engagement amid wartime finance.
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