Hauling Freight by Bull Trains of the Old West
A Fort William Times-Journal staff reminiscence recalls the bull train era in Southern Alberta. The piece details J. G. Baker’s bull train at Fort Macleod, the vivid routes along the Macleod trail, the rough bivouac, and the crew led by Dave Jinks with Clement the bull whacker recounting early driving tactics and life on the prairie.
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Fort William
Alberta
Lethbridge
Macleod Trail
Kamoose
Taylor's
J. G. Baker
Fort Macleod
Dave Jenkins
Jinks
Kamooze Taylor
Clement
Macleod
Dave Jinks
Valley of
Teton
Bull Train Life in Alberta Territory Ends With Western Change
In the old bull camps near Lethbridge and Macleod, cowboys drive 200 cattle with 8 teamsters learning the art of forming teams of twenty. The narrative recalls harsh work, gambling temptations, High River trips, encounters with Indians and the North-West Mounted Police, and the fading era of the bull train as western ranching evolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Galt
I. G. Baker
Macleod
Bourber
Two Nations
Hank
Lem White
Rameos Taylor
Lem
Alberta
High River
Alberta Jim
Dave Jinks
North-West Mounted Police
Prairies
South
Dave
Great Luck of an Editor and Skin Cure Claim
Editor H. N. Lester of Syracuse Kansas says two years of eczema in his hands were cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised as best for eruptions and skin diseases. Available for 25 cents from R. B Barnes Chemist and Stationer Medical Hall next to Union Bank Macleod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Lester
Syracuse
Kan
Bucklen
R. B Barnes
Union Bank
Macleod
Advertising the Territories hand book touts western settlement
A new and attractive hand book issued by the Department of Agriculture at Regina highlights western Canada as a desirable settlement region. It describes climate for farming, explains the school system, and gives a general description of Assiniboias Saskatchewan and Alber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territories
Department of Agriculture
Regina
Assiniboias
Saskatchewan
Alber
Agricultural Institute Meetings Planned Across Western Regions
The Territorial department of agriculture will hold a series of agricultural institute meetings in Western Assiniboia and Southern Alberta during the second week of December. Meetings are set for Macleod December 9, Lethbridge December 10, Medicine Hat December 11, and Maple Creek December 12 to discuss farmer interests and satisfy institute requirements for memberships.
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Territorial Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Institute
Assiniboia
Alberta
Agricultural Societies
Agricultural Society
Macleod
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Maple Creek
Next Mayor of Macleod Promised by Local Election
The CPR announces annual eastern excursions starting December 2. Tickets are valid ninety days and the Macleod fare is set at 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.P.R
Macleod
Dr Lake to Visit Macleod on December 10
Dr Lake will visit Macleod for three days starting December 10 with appointments possible through T Wilton at Macleod Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lake
Macleod
T. Wilton
Macleod Hotel
Hicks Still At Peak After Prolific Almanac Year
The rumor of Rev Irl R Hicks’s death is untrue as he ends a successful year with a 1902 almanac and a renowned Word and Works journal. For 25 cents the 200 page almanac and one dollar for the journal including the almanac are offered by Word and Works Co at 2201 Locust St St Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irl R. Hicks
Hicks
Send To Word and Works Co
Locust St
St. Louis
General S. W. Gebo Undergoes Montreal Operation
General S. W. Gebo, longtime manager at Frank, left for Montreal for an operation on a head gathering after a period of illness. Friends and the Frank community wish him a speedy recovery and an early return to work.
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General 3
S. W. Gebo
Frank Sentinel
Montreal
Mr. Gebo
Frank
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Ly. A. Kennedy, M.D
M-C.p.s
Forbes, M. D
Harts
Streat
Iowa
Barker & Co
LEGAL
Harris & Wood
Caion Bank of Canada
Hudson's Bay Company
Macleu.l. Etc
Barive Mm
2Th Street
C. E. D. Wood
Cowdry Bros
Maci.eod
Exchange
Canada
Serip
Joh
Bruce
Harry Whiting
Scott & Gray
Builders and Contractors
F. J. Robinson
Hetad
Toronto
Ominion Land Surveyor
Bistrict
Southern
Mai
Nixon
Maclesj
Alta
BULL
Wilders and Contractors
JI Maclachlan
E.S. Ferguson
O’sullivan and
Lake
Calgary
A.M. G. RM
SB Ly
Aktoey Youre
G. A. Emil Kaselowsky
Royal High School of Music
Keslin
Germany
Alleria Music Co
D.R. Wilson
Burren
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