New Bridges for the Territories
Ottawa reports Hon. A L Sifton and Hon J Israel Tarte discussed replacing the Macleod and Leth bridges destroyed by floods last month. Built seven years ago by the Dominion, the officials pledged immediate action to ensure sturdy bridges before ice-out next spring for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
A. L. Sifton
Territorial Commissioner of Public Works
J. Israel
Tarte
Macleod
Lethbridge
Dominion
Canada’s foreign trade up nearly 35 million in eleven months
For eleven months of the current fiscal year Canada reports an increase of about 35 million in trade based on imports for consumption and exports of domestic merchandise compared with the previous year. Totals show 348,505,085 imports and 313,363,414 exports, with coin and bullion and foreign exports raising aggregate trade to 366,942,592 versus 333,472,908. May imports rise 359,129 and eleven month gains reach 15,561,298. May exports exceed last year by 4,079,060, and eleven month improvement stands at 17,462,516.
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Canada
Territorial Horse and Cattle Breeders Reports Noted
C W Peterson, secretary and managing director of the Territorial Horse Breeders Association and the Territorial pure bred Cattle Breeders Association, submits yearlong reports as appendices to the Territorial Department of Agriculture annual report. The notices discuss remount depots in the West, seek CPR compensation schedules for railway killed horses, and urge prime cattle in sale, with price gaps of 25 to 40 dollars. An appended directory lists 206 purebred cattle breeders in the Territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Peterson
Territorial Horse Breeders Association
Territorial Purebred Cattle Breeders’ Association
Territorial Department of Agriculture
C.P.R
Cattle Ventures Eyed by Boomer in Alberta Range
R H Boomer, returning from the Canadian line to Great Falls, reveals plans to start a large cattle operation. He leased 12 000 acres at six cents per acre annually, spanning at the junction of Old Man Big Bow and Belly rivers, claiming the Alberta country holds ideal grazing with abundant grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Boomer
Great Falls
Old Man
Big Bow
Alberta
Man Moves to Montana For Buffalo Grass And Stock Boom
The Great Falls Leader quotes a Montana prospect who compares land on an acre to five in Montana. He notes buffalo grass, fat cattle, and wool at seven cents a pound, plans to relocate from his family in Montana and move north on the run after visiting Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Pierce
Bozeman
Great Falls
Arnica Salve Cures Severe Burn Noted in Kirkham
N. E. Palmer of Kirkham Iowa reports a gasoline stove burn on a lady that left a running sore. Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed the wound when doctors could not. Recommended for cuts corns sores boils bruises and skin diseases. 215c at R. B. Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Palmer
Kirkham
Bucklen
R. B. Barnes
W C Rhodes Dead In Calgary Bank Manager Dies
W C Rhodes manager of Molsons Bank Calgary branch died at Calgary General Hospital after a relapse following a two month illness. He came from Woodstock Ontario to lead the Calgary office in 1897 and leaves a wife and daughter. News of his death will be received with sorrow by many friends.
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Calgary
W. C. Rhodes
Molson’s Bank
General Hospital
Rhodes
Sill
Woodstock
Ont
Did Not Marry for Money in Health Miracle
A Boston man who recently wed a frail rich young woman is reported to be happy after she took Dr King’s New Life Pills from R B Barnes. The pills promise relief from jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but effective available for 25 cents.
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Boston
Dr. King
R. B. Barnes’ Drug Store
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N.Y
R. B. Barnes
Worse and Worse in North Grey Poll Tampering Case
Judge Morrison reported that between election night and ballot delivery unknown persons tampered with four ballots in St Vincent division. The ballots favored Conservative candidate Boyd while Liberal majorities were at risk. An appeal to a higher court follows, affecting the Ross government in the Lennox case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
North Grey
McKay
Morrison
Liberals
St. Vincent
Boyd
Ross
Lennox
Boers Surrender Count Stirs War Peace Debate
London dispatch reports over 10 000 Boers surrendered since peace declaration, swelling estimates of Boer strength and fueling cautious hope that hostilities may not resume. Observers note the surrenders imply the army fought about 80 000 burghers since the war began, tempering pessimistic fears of renewed conflict.
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New York
London
Boers Aim for British Subjection After War
The text argues the Boers believe no foreign aid will come and will accept British rule. It suggests they will be content to settle as British subjects and pursue Dutch control of a confederation after the conflict.
Electric Bitters Restored a Bedbound Woman in Kansas
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas lay bedbound seven years due to kidney liver troubles nervous prostration and debility. After taking three bottles of Electric Bitters she could walk again in three months and felt like a new person. The remedy helps with headache backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. R B Barnes sells it for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
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L. Pease
Lawrence, Kan
R. B. Barnes
Arbitration Board Grants 15 Percent Wages Increase for C P R Trackmen
The board at Queen's hotel, led by John D. Wilson and Chief Engineer Gutelais with Chancellor Boyd as third party, issued a 15 percent average wage rise for C P R trackmen. Western division rates set for foremen and section men across multiple locations, with formal ratification to follow at Montreal head office.
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Toronto
Board of Arbitration
Queen’s Hotel
John D. Wilson
St. Louis
Brotherhood of Railroad Trackmen
Gutelais
Maintenance of Way Department
Boyd
Winnipeg
Fort William
Ignace
Rat Portage
Brandon
Moose Jaw
Swift Current
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Cranbrook
Port Arthur
Laggan
Crow’s Nest
Kootenay Landing
C.P. R
Montreal
Bell Telephone Manager Fixes Flood Damages in Calgary Area
C A O'Brien manager of Bell Telephone Co at Calgary arrived by train and oversees repairs after heavy rains. He reports exchanges west of Brandon damaged by rain and flood with Lethbridge and Calgary partially fixed. Macleod exchange repairs proceed and hospital line restored later today. Fernie poles anticipated for hospital line repairs.
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C. A. O’brien
Bell Telephone Co
Calgary
Fernie
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Orrice Aal
Iowa
Next Barker & Co
C.F. Harris
C. E. D. Wood
Harris & Wood
Union Bank of Canada
The
Hudson's Bay Company
Macleail
Orrick
Cowdry Bros
Bankers
Maceod
Exchange
E. Kaselowsky
Foresters’ Hall
F. J. Robinson
Practical Science
Dominion Land Surveyor
Southern
Dynarsene
Bock
Alberta Lodge
A.F
A.M
Clibidid Bilard Room
T. Andrews
D.R. Wilson
Reach & Company
Cattle Country of the World
Jane
F. W.B. George
Casey
N.W.M.P
N.W. M.P
A. W. Robins
W.C. Robins
A.D
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Enders
W. M. Dodd
Sec
Treas
Offies
Commissioner of Public Works
Regine
Calgary-Macleod
Calgary Edmonton
Jim
Lne
Com. Mette
Anjcast
Dept. Public Works
Regina
J.5. Dennis
Ae Town Hall
New Sorges
Fuma
A. Young & GO
Macleod, Alberta
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