03 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
1
A carload of dining room, parlor, bedroom and kitchen furniture is advertised for viewing now. The copy touts style beauty strength and durability, promising lasting satisfaction as wear tests prove the quality over years.
E McFarquhar of Maeleod Alberta notes that low prices create an additional draw attracting shoppers and attention to local commerce.
In 1901 an accord between Secretary Wilson and Canada’s minister of agriculture relocated all cattle testing for export to permanent official veterinarians. The list of authorized testers by province is provided. Testing windows favor October to March for dairy stock, with inspections coordinated through Ottawa and mutual recognition of certificates between countries.
An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a harmless, gentle bowel cleanse that expels poisonous matter and cures constipation and headaches. Priced at 25 cents, sold by R. B. Barnes, chemist and stationer, next to Union Bank, MacLeod.
A vintage ad urges saving Snow Shoe Tags on Pay Rott Cunewine Tobacco plugs. Collect 150 premiums and redeem before January 1 1903. Courtesy dealer offers illustrated premium catalogue.
The first Maritime provinces winter fair was held in Amherst Nova Scotia December 17 18 19 drawing large crowds. It featured 95 fat cattle 89 sheep 40 hogs and notable animal prizes including a Hereford and an Aber deen Angus heifer. Prominent speakers Dr James Mills Prof Geo Day and Hon Sydney Fisher attended delivering practical agricultural education talks.
Visitors saw the cramming machine and the methods of killing and packing for the English market. All attendees left pleased and officers of the Maritime breeders association are arranging a larger, better show next year.
Despatch from Capetown reports Dingaan's day celebrations at Kafkrkop with DeWet and ex president Steyn urging a strong war revival. Lord Kitchener notes several engagements, including Feuche's commando reduced to about 200 mounted men and laager takings near Bomans laager.
Advertises Dr King's New Discovery as the infallible home remedy for coughs colds and all throat and lung diseases. Claims the first dose brings relief with astounding cures from persistent use. Prices 50 cents and 1 dollar with a guaranteed bottle and a free trial at R. B. Barnes chemist in Macleod next to the Union Bank.
Manager S. W. Gebo, long confined at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, came home for Christmas day. Doctors forbid him to resume work soon, though health has improved. he may depart again shortly for an extended trip, potentially to Southern Europe, per the Frank Sentinel.
An application will be presented next session of parliament for an act to incorporate a company to construct a railway from Medicine Hat on the C P R main line to a point on the North Saskatchewan river near Victoria in northern Alberta with authority to construct fifty miles of branches.
It touts Electric Bitters as a cure for backache headache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. A 73 year old Mrs Phebe Cherley claims kidney trouble and lame back relief plus renewed energy to do housework after using the tonic. It also claims to improve appetite and overall health with a 50 cent price at R B Barnes Chemist and Stationer in Macleod.
Fragmentary OCR shows a personal notice involving a Chicago case with references likely to a formal hand e nace and parties named American eay v wanes E Cre eta Be. The text is incomplete but indicates a legal public notice context.
Notice states the Calgary and Railway Company will move in the next Parliament session for an act to revive its authority to extend its railway southerly to the international boundary between Canada and the United States. Solicitors Kingsmill Hellmuth Saunders Torrance. Toronto this March.
Application to the Commissioner of Public Works at Regina to close several road allowances in Township 25 West of 4th Meridian. The actions cover routes along sections AB 21 and 19 to Waterton River, from Belly River to Waterton River, and other segments near 20 21 and 23, submitted by NEW OXLEY CANADA RANCH CO. LTD. per A R Springett.
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