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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
4
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An indignant Des Moines editorial mocks a woman from a prior incident and urges payment of a $40.87 debt. It then notes Decatur's notable insurance case where a man insured 2000 cigars, smoked them, claimed loss by fire, won in court, and faced a three month fine for arson. The piece also critiques Canadian farm machinery for poor durability, praising American reapers ploughs and wagons, and calls for more earnest Canadian and immigration driven competition.
The BC horse shipment to Ontario signals rising demand in the East for harness and heavy draft horses. West breeders are urged to meet needs for drivers farm horses and express horses as lumber camps expand. Prices for heavy drafts reach around 400 a ton for 1500 pound plus animals.
A detailed survey of horse trade in the West discusses weights, prices, and the demand for medium and heavy work horses in Manitoba and the North-West. It notes branding stigma, shipping to Ontario, and the need for better horse-raising practices to improve quality and market reach.
Regina dispatch reports Joseph Mulvey alias Edward Gignon in custody as Paul Mueller. Brookfield police receive a letter from the N W M P Regina detailing the arrested man matching a clipping. The murder referenced is the Newton tragedy at Rice Corner in 1897, which stirred local fear.
C F Harris travels to Lethbridge on town business. John Black Stores offer toys and confectionery for stockings. Central Restaurant promotes Christmas cake and oysters with orders before the rush. Battleford Herald notes unrest among Doukhobors near the Saskatchewan river. Prof Zamlock the Prince of Black Art performs at the opera house Friday and Saturday. Seats at Young's drug store.
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