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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
4
The Macleod publication, issued every Friday afternoon by Wood and McLachlan, lists subscription at 1.50 dollars per year in advance or 2.00 dollars per year if unpaid. No subscription is stopped until all arrears are paid, unless the publishers choose to discontinue.
The Edmontont Bulletin denounces repeated adjournments of Supreme Court sittings in the West as injustice and hardship to civil plaintiffs and criminal witnesses. It criticizes government inaction after the death of Hon. Mr. Justice Rouleau and notes Calgary Macleod Lethbridge Pincher Creek and Edmonton districts rely on scattered sessions with overburdened judges. Frank Oliver editorial stance is cited as pro government yet fails to remedy the delays.
In a critical editorial tone, the writer coins blame on the Dominion and Liberal governments for the Rouleau judge vacancy and court-house stalls in Macleod. The piece accuses government pandering to the French element and questions Oliver’s local influence while calling for accountability and timely appointment.
The piece accuses Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Canadian ministers of betraying Liberal principles by embracing protectionism and abandoning free trade. It cites a Montreal banquet with an Irish nationalist leader as evidence of disloyalty and warns loyal Canadians will resent perceived traitorous embraces. The article notes splits between old Free Trade Liberals and current supporters amid calls for reciprocity in tariffs.
The business formerly run by A. Dixon will be continued by the undersigned. Water available by month, week or barrel. A stock of wood always kept on hand.
A new carload showcases Hall, Dining Room, Parlor, Bedroom and Kitchen furniture. Viewable now, the pieces promise beauty, strength and durability, with wear tests proving lasting quality and satisfaction for years to come.
Macleod promotes an event with reduced prices to draw more visitors, aiming to boost attendance and sales at the venue. The campaign emphasizes affordability and value as key draws for potential guests.
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