Address by James Fletcher on farm weeds and nature study
Dr Jas Fletcher Dominion Botanist and Entomologist spoke at Institute meetings in Southern Alberta and Western Assiniboia. He urged rural students to learn plant life and weed control, explained weed categories, and discussed poisonous plants and remedies alongside school support and practical farming tips.
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Jas, Fletcher
Dominion
Territorial Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Assiniboia
Fletcher
Commissioner of Agriculture
North-West Territories
Montana
Colorado
Secret cure touted for Mrs Whitaker in Sadieville
In Sadieville Kentucky Mrs S P Whitaker is said to have recovered from a chronic bronchial trouble after using Dr King s New Discovery. Her husband reports it cured their granddaughter of a severe whooping cough. It claims to cure coughs colds and lung troubles with the first dose relief and offers free trials at R B Barnes drug store priced 50c and 1.00 guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadieville
S.P. Whittaker
R. B. Barnes’ Drug Store
Tragedy on Middle Sister Mount Fernie Men Anguish
August 3 report from Fernie British Columbia describes three young men George Dunsmuir Keith Whimster and Charles Liphardt attempting to reach the Middle Sister summit. At about 7 am Dunsmuir was found bleeding from a throat wound after a climb begun at 5 am. The motive remains unknown as he lay insensible.
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Liphardt
Dunsmore
Whimster
Fernie
Crow’s Nest Trading Company
Old Country
Mount Fernie
B.C
George Dunsmuir
Keith Whimster
Charles Liphardt
Electric Bitters Cures Women’s Ailments in Old-Time Ad
A Depression era style testimonial touts Electric Bitters as a cure for backache headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells. Mrs Phebe Cherley of Peterson Iowa claims kidney trouble and a lame back vanished after using the remedy at age 73. Advertises 50c price at KR B Barnes drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Cherley
Peterson
KR. B. Barnes’ Drug Store
Presbytery of Calgary Meeting Highlights Leadership Changes
The Presbytery of Calgary met at Macleod on August 5 with Rev. J. A Jaffray as moderator. Rev. Herdman was released to become Superintendent of Missions and Rev. Hastie will preside during the vacancy at Okotoks. Dr. Herdman received tributes. Rev. Fraser Campbell spoke on orphans from famine relief. The body adjourned to meet September 3 in Medicine Hat.
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Presbytery
Calgary
Macleod
J. A Jaffray
Dr. Herdman
Jas. Hastie
Okotoks
Herdman
Chas. McKillop
Home Mission Committee
Fraser Campbell
Church
India
Dr Kings New Life Pills Improve Skin and Health
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills regulate the liver purify the blood and improve complexion. The copy promises clear skin rosy cheeks and a rich glow for 25 cents at R. B. Barnes drug store.
Fernie Strike Ends as Mines Prepare to Reopen
Fernie British Columbia August 4 The Fernie coal mines strike is effectively called off with satisfactory conclusions reached. Workers are set to return to work tomorrow or Wednesday as terms remain largely undisclosed.
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Fernie, B.C
Fernie Coal Mines
Apology Victoria editor discharged after court speech
William Adama editor of the London Paystreak was jailed for nine months after an attack on supreme court members. He tendered a written apology and was discharged following a severe lecture from Chief Justice Hunter. No paper next week due to holiday. office open for job work. Cardston Star notes hospital donations and local items from Winnipeg Free Press and Waghorn's Guide.
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Victoria
William Adama
London Paystreak
Supreme Court
Hunter
Macleod General Hospital
T. H. Stedman
C.D. T. Beecher
F. J. Boulton
Winnipeg Free Press
R. G. Mathews
Gallagher
Barnes
Cardston Star
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GW. A. Kennedy, J.D
M.C.P
Ofice
W.G.V. Forbes, M.D. C. M
Orrice and Restorice
Streat Tat. Avenue
Backer & Co.’s
Bankcrs
Union Bank
Canada
Quebec
Capital
Savings Bank Department
Mactrop Brancn
Cowdry Bros
Bankers
E. D. Wood
Marrister
Union Bank of Canada
Orfice
Cowdry Bros. Bank
F. J. Robinson
Practical Science
Toronto
Dominion Land Surveyor
Southern
Nixon
Main
Alberta Lodge
Alf
Andrews
D.R. Wilson
Gowlanders
Israel
Europe
Altho
Woolf
Reach & Co
James Fletcher
Macleaan
M. C. Macleac
The
Crown Life Insurance Co
G. F. Beere
Young’s Drug Store
Eastman
Phic Oods
Parker
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