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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
4
The Macleod Gazette in Alberta lists Friday publication by Wood and McLachlan. Subscription prices are $1.50 per year in advance or $2.00 per year if not prepaid. no issue is stopped until arrears are paid, unless publishers decide otherwise.
A special edition proclaims Boer surrender and peace terms, sparking joy in Britain and colonies. The piece, while praising Boer bravery, urges liberal terms to hasten reconciliation with the Crown and Coronation of Edward VII. It also notes infrastructure concerns in Alberta, suggesting graded roads and protected banks to prevent flood damage and trade disruption.
After the Old Man's river bridge failed, Macleod faced isolation north of the river with no reliable crossing options. The Dominion built Howe Truss spans aged out of use, and officials consider replacement by either the Dominion or Territorial government. A ferry has been arranged while planning proceeds, highlighting dangerous approaches and the need for prompt, durable reconstruction.
The Fair Printing accuses the Agricultural Fair committee of unfairness in tendering for printing. The Gazette and our contemporary submitted bids. The Gazette had two bids, the contemporary three, with the second round showing both equal, and in the final tender The Gazette won. The piece challenges the paper’s claim about the process and outcome.
Our Macleod correspondent reports Swift & Co. in Alberta evaluating Canadian North-West beef for shipment to Chicago. With beef prices high here the taruff 27 percent ad valorem on cattle over 14 dollars could allow Canadian cattle to be profitable for Chicago packers. Range beef in Vancouver at 3.40 fall delivery and 3.60 for prime export steers August delivery, weights at Dunmore yards. If Chicago markets stay strong, Canadian cattle may earn profit.
Do not discard the Snow Shoe Tags on every plug of Pay Rott Cuewixe Tosacco. Save the tags to redeem a choice of 150 presents. Tags are valid through January 1 1903. Ask your dealer for the illustrated premium catalogue.
The largest gathering of agricultural speakers in the Territories met at Alexander hall Calgary on May 15 under the Dominion and Territorial departments of agriculture. Commissioner G. H. V. Bulyea chaired the event and praised the crowded house.
Dominion Live Stock Commissioner F. W. Hodson told Calgary listeners that Chicago is a typical market but not the western norm. He urged stockmen to keep elite cattle, noting better prices per pound for prime steers and the value of auction sales modeled after Britain. He cited Guelph’s model show and sale, with grants from both Dominion and provincial governments to support such enterprises.
A brief slogan urges choosing the Alberta Special to support home industry, praising quality and local products.
Levan na Ohio resident Burnett Mann recalls years of kidney trouble with dull back pains and fatigue. After six bottles of Electric Bitters he reports full recovery and renewed vigor. The remedy is praised as unrivaled for stomach liver kidneys and bowels with perfect satisfaction guaranteed by R B Barnes.
The Office of the Territorial Horse Breeders Association seeks stout well bred riding cobs 14.2 to 15 hands aged five to ten years. No harness or draught types required. Horses must be gentle to ride mount and dismount. Government Buildings Regina.
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