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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
4
The town council proposes paying 3500 per year for ten years to Canadian Pacific Ry Co to build a spur line to Macleod and move the station and freight shed. The Gazette argues the project brings freight revenue and other town benefits, suggesting moving the whole operation may be advantageous and hoping for a decision this season.
A letter criticizes Agricultural Society funding and timing of the July fair. It argues government grants cannot finance horse racing and urges proper accounts and legality. It favors showing grain and roots from last year and promoting live stock as a main exhibition focus.
Discussion notes Macleod July show may outshine August and attract crowds without extra funding. Readers urged to unite and promote the July fair as a major district advertisement while cities shift exhibitions to July. Also includes references to local ordinances and hospitality extended to Calgary and Banff visitors.
A Boston man who recently married a frail rich young woman is said to be happy now after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pills are advertised as infallible for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. They are described as gentle but effective and cost 2½ at R B Barnes chemist and stationer near Union Bank Macleod.
An advertisement urges buying Dr White Electric Comb patented Feb 2 09 as the only method for baldness dandruff and scalp diseases. It promises sofa and curtain protection and gold value. Send 60 cents in stamps to D N Rose Decatur Illinois for one.
An ordinance to amend chapter 11 1898 concerning public printing. Ordinances tax exemption for beet sugar factories. Regulation of public school aid. Insurance of hail. Utilities regulation for water gas electric and telephone companies. Town of Cardston. Funds requested for the lieutenant governor to cover public service expenses for the year ending December 31 1901.
A dated advertisement claims one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund if not cured and bears H W Grove’s signature on each box.
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