Local notes from Macleod and district update residents
Campbell returns from Winnipeg and others visit or move through town. Notes on water works at Calgary, cattle shipments to British Columbia, railway contractors, garden crops and weather. Local residents and visitors include Messrs Osler, Ross, Lagrandeur, Daggin, and Haines, with community moves like a new barbershop and estate changes.
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Campbell
Winnipeg
Herchmer
Macren
Tuenday
Calgary
Duncan Campbell Taken By Police At C P R Depot
A youth named Duncan Campbell, described as obstreperous, was detained by police and spent the night at the station. A Calgary and Edmonton railway official said about 100 miles of track may be built this year with work starting soon and plans to be announced within two weeks.
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Duncan Campbell
Free Press
Calgary & Edmonton Railway Company
Favorable outlook for Alberta ranching and railways
Ottawa Empire report notes Fort Macleod Alberta letter dated May 29 saying ranch matters are satisfactory, Southern Alberta prospects strong with abundant grass and confidence boosted by projected railways. Also mentions arid Montana prompting cattle drive south and a Catholic mission visit by Father LaCombe praising progress of Indigenous groups.
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Ottawa
Empire Asya
Fort Macleod
Alberta
Kain
Ontario-Bound 500 Steers Arrive for Quorn Rancho Grazing
The Calgary Herald reports 500 young steers from Ontario arrived Friday morning for grazing on the Quorn ranch. They were sent in by J. D. McGregor & Co. of Brandon and will be re-chipped back to Ontario this season, a portion of last year’s imports. Mr. Barker and his staff began early Saturday to move the lot to the rancho.
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Ontario
Quorn
J. D. McGregor & Co
Brandon
Barker
Calgary Herald
Weather Forecast and Observed Temperatures Summary
Taken at 9 a.m. for the preceding 24 hours the report lists maximum and minimum temperatures with daily readings. Weather outlook calls for Friday fine with heavy afternoon showers, Saturday and Sunday showery, Monday warm and calm with afternoon showers, Tuesday cool with light northwest wind and very heavy rain, Wednesday fine and clear with a light southwest wind, and Thursday fine and warm with no notable wind.
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Bo Soy
Neha Bs
OAS Ieee
Geechee de
N. W
S.w
Calgary & Edmonton survey progress and financial updates
The Calgary Herald reports the survey party north 50 to 60 miles from the camp, with completion of 200 miles of road from Fort Macleod to Red Deer expected within three weeks by two parties. Construction north and south to start before July 10. Funds secured after talks in England with Sir Charles Tupper. Stewart is named head of location work. notes on leadership changes and lecture guarantees.
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Calgary Herald
Donald D. Mann
Calgary & Edmonton Railway
Mackenzie
Harry Napton
Regina
A. M. Napton
Winnipeg
Fort Macleod
Red Deer
Ottavia
Messrs. Russ and
Osler
England
Charles Tupper
Stewart
C.E
Canadian Railways
Farmers' North-West Excursion Sets Flight of 240
Texexto reports the first farmers excursion to the North West left yesterday with 240 participants to inspect crops and farming prospects. Additional groups are planned in the coming weeks.
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Texexto
Quebec Election Yields Liberal Majority. Turcotte Defeated
In Quebec the provincial election ends with 46 Liberals, 22 Opposition, and 2 Independents elected. Turcotte and Taillon lose in Montreal, altering the seat balance as the government held a previous 16-seat majority. British Columbia results show 28 government, 9 Independent, 9 Opposition with several ridings outstanding.
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Quebec
Turcotte and
Taillon
Montreal
Vaxcorvex
B. C
British Columbia
Independent
Opposition
Turf Race Challenge and Canadian Racing Notes
The Turf Battleford parties challenged Bullwhacker against P Campbell's Sorrel with a July 1 Edmonton match set at miles and stakes from 200 to 500 the Bullwhacker likely the former Slacleod horse. Also notes Riviera tickets unclaimed, Saratoga racing plans, and French Derby results with Heaume winning.
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Battleford
P. Campbell
Campbell
Edmonton
Slacleod
English tourist’s misadventure ends aboard Sarnia voyage
A Quebec telegram reports an English traveler who misread Canada’s geography. After a fortune inheritance, he bought guns and a cabin passage on the Dominion Line ship Sarnia. Verdant and disoriented, he aimed for the Rockies but was redirected to Lake St. John. He reappeared battered, having sold his guns at a profit, and sailed home.
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Quebec
Dominion Line
Sarnia
Rocky Mountains
Carter
Lake St. John
Canada
Live Stock Trade Report From Edinburgh Markets
John Swan and Sons report cattle markets in Edinburgh and Glasgow show similar activity to last week with English buyers limited. Foreign imports include about 1,000 Americans and nearly 1,000 Canadian cattle, prices ranging from 6s 6d to 8s per stone. Cows bulls and rough cattle sold poorly while best beef reached 7s 6d to 7s 9d per stone.
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John Swan & Sons
Gazette
Date of
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Borh Places
Liverpool
America
Cattle Prices Edge Lower as Market Remains Heavy
Chicago Markets report a heavily supplied market with prices down across grades. Sales of choice to extra cattle showed little change while poorer cattle fell 10 to 15 cents. receipts for the week ending June 11 totaled 86,113.
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Drovers Journal
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Tom. Curry
Baker & Co
Lethbridge
Mesara
Dunslane
Marshall
Prince Albert
Edmonton Bulletin
Daggin
St. Mary's River
Macleod
Christchurch
Messrs
Osler and
Ross
Edmonton Ry
Mr Lagrandeur
Mr. Haines
Satur
W. Reed
Dyson
Pincher Creek
Stony Fountain
Montana
Great Falls & Canada Railway
Coast Provinces
Bertrand
McLean
W. H. Patrik Wie
Blackfoot
KE. Allen
Great Falls
J. Campbell
Portage la Prairie
Hy. Arnott
Stewart & Shirley
Glengarry Ranche Co
A. A. McDonald
Glengarry Ranche
W. H. Patrick
Mrs. Strong
Strong Estate
Mousra
Monroe
Pender
D. Horan
J. P. Ford
Duncan
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Mondera
Walter Shenley
M. V
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Shanley
Father LaCombe
the Gazette
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Treasury
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Sporting Notes
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Jocky Club
Chantilly
Baron Rothchild
Heaume
Aumont
Mirabeau
Baron A. de Shickler
Fitzroyal
Brooklyn
Cottingham
Southern Alberta Turf Association
Jine Gazer Jr
Manitoba
North-West
J. H. Metcalf
Dyers
Lineham
Jao, Hamilton
D. Cameron
P. Helerer
W. Paralow
J. Garwis
P. Gilchrist
Calgary Tribune
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Will
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Meazy
Geography
Chicago
Pacora
Couras
August Atre
Seephcenses
American Trotting Association
R. Bestivais
W. Pocklington
Omahs
Kennedy Bec
H. M. Cottingham
Connelley’s Hotel
Pincher Cresk
Bay Mare
South Fork
High River
OMAS
T. Knot
Ay Jane
Wits
Yurar
HL. W. Savgsr
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