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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
4
The Macleod Gazette notes a supplementary estimate of $5000 for a new Macleod court house and questions a $1000 higher vote for a Carnduff court house, urging prudence in public spending and praising local justice facilities.
The letter-trade pamphleteering from England mocks British aims in the war while praising Boers hymns. It condemns pro Boer literature and questionsPrime Ministerial motives. It notes rumored Tarte appointment and criticizes Territories overall neglect in militia rifle-range development across Ottawa and other regions.
A dying confession by the Durant case pastor admits to the murder of Minnie Williams and Blanche Lamont. Durant was hanged in 1898 at San Quentin based on circumstantial evidence, highlighting flaws in a jury and the peril of mistaken justice.
Advertisement listing seedling carnations, dianthus, zinnias, balsams, and exhibition stain pansies at 25 cents per dozen. Blower pots priced at 1.00 to 5.00 per dozen. Fresh English mushroom spawn bricks at 20 cents each.
All varieties of fruit and ornamental trees and evergreen shrubs to be obtained from Blackford's Nursery Toronto at reasonable prices. Order now for full shipment. For terms apply to the local agent 22 6 4c G F Beerz Macleod.
A $50 reward is offered for a well bred three year old filly missing since March 1899 from High River Crossing. The animal is branded on the left shoulder and detaining information may lead to the finder receiving the reward. Sam Hestop, High River, Alta. 22-6-8.
Fragmentary OCR shows an ad detailing a cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinini and references a refund for money. E. W. Grove's signature appears on two boxes.
A nostalgic poem recalls a mother soothing a child with a kiss that heals emotional and physical aches. The speaker, now grown, cherishes those memories as the mother’s kiss still comforts the forehead and heart. Kansas City Independent.
Denver Republic recounts a Manitou gambling scene where a young player named Rich stacked $4,000 to $5,000 in chips at a club near the depot. A physician friend secretly sedated Rich with a hypodermic, ending the session and prompting Rich to quit gambling. The incident led to Rich repaying debts and ceasing play in Manitou.
A Detroit News letter describes Italian carabinari as paired, impeccably dressed guards seen at all stations. They are selected from the army, receive higher pay, serve eight years, and expect civil posts afterward. Their vigilance is said to deter brigandage and political turmoil.
A man on a dry goods box recalls that his world once rested on a red bandanna handkerchief and now is bound by mortgages. A Chicago Tribune captioned exchange with a traveler at a train station conveys the shift from simple holdings to debt.
Canadian Pacific Railway announces sale of round trip tickets from Macleod to Sulphur Springs Blairmore at a special rate. The offer applies to travel onspecified dates with return options. Details and dates not provided in available text.
Tickets go on sale Saturdays and Sundays and remain valid for return until the following Monday. For full details contact the nearest agent or William Stitt C E McPherson Assistant General Pass Agent General Pass Agent Winnipeg Winnipeg.
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