Progress of the War and Cavalry Reinforcements
Lord Kitchener reports Boer forces gathering in the Orange River colony as British troops move to disperse them. Casualties since November 4 total 68 killed 105 wounded 104 captured and 45 surrendered. Aldershot orders cavalry units to active service mid December with 1200 men. Vryburg sentences for rebels include executions and long penal servitude, fines imposed.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
DeWet
Orange River
Aldershot
War Office
Hussars
Second Dragoon Guards
R. T. Lawley
G. E. Dewar
Dungoon Guards
Astounding Coopersville Discovery Promises Restful Nights
Local report from Coopersville Michigan highlights Dr. King s New Discovery claiming to soothe coughs and colds and aid sleep before bed. Mrs S Himel burger praises its effects for three generations, noting a cure for coughs and lung ailments with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar and trial bottles offered by R B Barnes in Macleod.
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Coopersville
Mich
R. B. Barnes
Union Bank
Macleod
Macleod Welcomes Noted Music Teacher From Berlin
A Macleod Gazette reader notes G A Kaselowsky, Royal High School of Music Berlin graduate, has arrived and will offer lessons. The writer praises his Sousa Band affiliation and Macleod’s brass band led by A Young, while noting local youth seek better musical culture.
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Macleod Gazette
G. A. Kaselowsky
Royal High School of Music
Berlin
Germany
Macleod
A. Young
Educating the Feet and Musically Educated Youth
The author muses on prioritizing musical education over mere recreation. They note a great pianist performing works by Handel Mozart Beethoven Schubert Hayden Mendelssohn would draw audience despite low enthusiasm. Urging townspeople and students to seize affordable tuition, claiming mastery brings personal joy and social entry.
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Macleod
Handel
Mozart
Beethoven
Schubert
Hayden
Mendelsohn
Notingham speech sparks sympathy for Roberts among Canadians
A telegraphic despatch noted Lord Roberts being booed at Nottingham while Gen Buller received cheers at a medal luncheon. Strathcona veterans recall prior boos at Pretoria in 1900 and say they would rather serve under Buller, whom they deem capable yet hurt by war office favoritism.
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Lord Roberts
Notingham
Buller
Strathconas
South Africa
Pretoria
South African Light Horse
Great Luck of an Editor curing Eczema with Amica Salva
Editor H N Lester of Syracuse Kansas details two years of failed eczema cures on his hands then claims complete cure by Buden's Amica Salva. The advertisement promotes the product as best for eruptions sores and skin diseases with a 25 cent price at R B Barnes Chemist and Stationer Medical Hall next to Union Bank.
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H. N. Lester
Syracuse
Kan
Bud@en
Amica Salva
R. B Barnes
Union Bank
Macleod
Wallace Nominated in Weston By-Election Convention
Conservatives of West York nominated T. F. Wallace brother of the late N Clarke-Wallace as candidate in the Weston bye election. Capt Tom Wallace, son of the late member, also nominated but stepped aside for his uncle. Dr Sproulen, new grand master of the Orange Order, spoke at length about Clarke Wallace's life.
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Weston
Ont
West York
T. F. Wallace
N. Clarke-Wallace
Tom Wallace
Dr. Sproulen
Orange Order
Clarke Wallace
Unclaimed Letters At Local Post Office List
The post office reports uncalled letters including Blatchford N, Bakken K T Eamer J Hoadley George Harvey W J Horne Mrs J McNeill Wm J MacDonald N Schneider G H Whelan Miss R. Letters listed for pickup at the local office.
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Blatchford
Bakken, K. T
North West claims pressed at Ottawa meeting
A delegation urged Ottawa authorities for greater improvement in the North West. They presented a written statement and may return before the next parliament session for further conference. Respondents expressed satisfaction with progress toward ministerial attention to North West concerns.
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Ottawa
North- West
North-West
Snow Shoe Tags Offer 150 Presents with Premium Catalogue
Do not discard Snow Shoe Tags on Boss Par Rout and Currency Cuewixe To Bacco plugs. Save them for a chance to win 150 presents, valid until January 1, 1901. The piece also notes a lecturer describing the North and South war with vivid scenes and humor, then departing for Calgary to preach.
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Transvaal
South
North
Hector
Calgary
Of Interest to Farmers and Others in the Pan-American Exhibit
The Nort h West Farmer highlights a Territorial exhibit of range cattle and sheep at the Pan-American with over 30 half tone engravings from the Northwest Territories. It notes an editorial on irrigation in the West and stock sanitation in Northern Alberta and Saskatchewan, plus coverage of Indian Head Farm results and Trees Suitable for Western Planting. The paper emphasizes Territorial matters from staff field visits and expert experience.
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Nort-h West Farmer
N.W.T
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Indian Head
Immigration Arrivals Boost North West Settlers Peak
The Canadian immigration branch reports 49,162 arrivals for the year ending June 4, with 31,162 at ocean ports and 18,000 from the United States now among the best settlers for the North West. Ocean arrivals include 9,331 English, 833 Irish, 1,476 Scotch, 520 Germans, 838 Scandinavian, 492 French and Belgian, and 17,572 from other European countries.
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Ottawa
Department of the Interior
United States
Britain
Canada
Ocean Ports
North- West
Black Knight lecture lights up town hall
Rev Hector known as the Black Knight gave his first west visit lecture at town hall on Reminiscences of the war The audience praised him as a leading orator with a deft mix of grave and gay remarks Chair Rev Chegwin introduced the speaker and framed the evening discussion ahead of his remarks on misperceptions of the American Rebellion.
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Town Hall
Hector
Black Knight
Chegwin
Plan for a More Vigorous Campaign in South Africa
London reports Major General Hamilton sails to South Africa as Lord Kitchener's chief of staff. A London plan calls for a tougher campaign to end the war before the new year celebrations, with the king's return six weeks earlier helping shape the strategy.
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London
The
Daily News
Hamilton
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
the Daily News
Kitchener
The Tie that Binds Montreall Tonight
Lord and Lady Strathcona and Dr and Mrs How ard left for England. He dismisses rumors of a Canadian governor general appointment as harmful to the colonial tie to Britain. He emphasizes his Canadian identity and the need to cement ties with the mother country.
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Montreal
Scotland
Dressed dolls and local listings feature in town notices
Dressed dolls at the Guild entertainment on the 23d inst. W R Stewart shipped a car load of work horses to Fernie B C this week J B Smith building a warehouse on 21st street Vet Insp Burnett returning from Cardston to inspect 10 000 more sheep Fort William Times Journal recollections of Alberta Bull Trains to appear in Gazette A 150 head of horses from A J McGregor Medicine Hat brought from Judith Basin for cross line sale Christ Church Guild entertains Friday 26th Nov Curling Club endorses new skips meeting at D Andersons rooms Friday evening 8 o clock
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W. R. Stewart
Meadow Creek
Fernie
B.C
J.B. Smith
J. G. Tanner
Burnett
Cardston
Fort William
Christ Church Guild
Macleod
Curling Club
Geo
Ives
C. I. Harris
C. A. Baker
D.anderson
Fire narrowly stopped at Dr Forbes residence
A blaze that started from an unfinished open grate in the dining room at Dr Forbes's new 21st street home was discovered late Sunday when smoke filled the house. Dr Forbes and neighbor Mr McDougall tore up the hall floor and wainscotting, preventing major damage. losses were insured.
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Dr. Forbes
21St Street
Sire
McDougall
Merchants Adjust Ads for King’s Birthday Holiday
A number of local merchants changed advertisements in this issue. Monday was observed as a holiday instead of Saturday, honoring the King's birthday. A. C. Kemmis of Pincher Creek visited this week for legal business.
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A.C. Kemmis
Pincher Creek
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Barher &Co
C.F. Harris
V. A. Kennedy, M.D
M.C.P.S
Offce
Y. Forbes, M. D
Lst
Barker & Co.'s
Harris & Wood
Union Bank of
Orsick
GE. D. Woon
Cowdry Bros
John Builder
Bruce
Lethbridge and
Harry Whiting
Satisfactios Geabanterd
Scott & Gray
Builders and Contractors
F. J. Robinson
Toronto Dominion
Diskos
Southern
Orrice
Stree
Alta
Vryburg
Zoel Kloof
Astounding Discovery
Haultain
A. L. Sifton
Toronto
the Black Knight
Guild
Alberta Lodge
A.F
Amour Youna
G. A. Emil Kaselowskky
Real High School of Brush
Alberts Music Co
D.R. Wilson
Creags
A’ Young & Co
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