21 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
1
A fragment covers a rural portrait of the hard working farmer, provincial political notes, and Wheat Pool updates. It lists officers, resolutions, and regional conventions, plus details on the final Wheat Pool payments to Alberta farmers and harvest labor prospects.
Alberta women report on Institute picnics and demonstrations across towns from Lockport to Conjuring Creek. Activities include millinery classes, sewing and nursing courses, community picnics, sales of work, and educational talks with plans for upcoming fairs and exhibits.
Practical help for newcomers reported by committees at Argyle Alliance and Westward Ho Harmanton. Argyle committee includes Mrs Bates and Mrs Valena of South Bend with Mr Smith Argyle. Westward Ho plans to extend administration to all newcomers from the West.
Fifty members of the Yours Australia League will travel from Winnipeg to Vancouver by train. They will visit Montreal Ottawa Toronto Niagara Falls Sarnia Port Arthur Winnipeg Regina Saskatoon Calgary Edmonton Jasper and Vancouver with host clubs arranging activities and entertainment.
The Liberal group along the Goose Lake line reports successful travel and meetings. Edward Fisher and C R Mitchell spoke at community events in Tianna Kiwanis church and in Well attended venues, boosting local volunteer committees and provincial engagements.
A resident named Torarte argued for a house tax reduction claiming no buyer could be found for the property. The city assessor had previously rejected an assessment appeal, leaving the tax status unresolved.
Reported by Winnipesx Ane di Varying from one to four degrees below freezing, temperatures in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan fell to their lowest point last night after a week of cool conditions.
Senator Joseph Bolduc, longtime Speaker of the Senate and Dominion political figure, died at St Victor Beauce. He was 74 and had served about six months in the upper chamber. Bolduc had represented Beavers County in the House of Commons and supported home entente efforts among nationalists.
The Prince of Wales intends to exhibit at the Winter Fair. Announcement made by EO Met'arroll, president of the fair, detailing government support and a 450 to 500 pound provision for additional accommodation at the event.
In Medicine Hat Roy Hutchinson faced a disorderly conduct charge after a chaotic stampede night on August 6. Witnesses from the Salvation Army and local residents described rope tying and rowdy open air gathering at the corner near Todd's, with police warnings and ensuing costs considered by magistrate Misen.
Viscount Knellys of Cuv ersham dies in Rickmansworth England. Former private secretary to King Manard and later to King George, he served as Lord-in-waiting to Queen Mother Alexandra from 1910. His long royal service spanned decades and roles.
The Prince of Wales announced a new cable system delivering messages between Canada and the United Kingdom in seconds rather than hours. Montreal, New York, and London offices connect through the direct Atlantic cable, with officials like Lord Byng and Mackenzie King highlighted as pioneers of the service.
The Legislative Council approved a bill replacing Prohibition Act of 1915. Upon the Governor's signature, Newfoundland adopts liquor as a beverage, allows one bottle of spirits daily, and lets hotels provide beer and wines to guests amid drastic restraints.
The court under Judge Valentine dismisses the case involving Ann Luther and Jack White, citing lack of valid contract under the statute of frauds. Luther admits sharing a railroad compartment with White en route to California, while authorities continue investigation into alleged improprieties.
Sir John Ve Robeck, aged now in his final years, has completed forty seven years of distinguished sea service. He held key commands including chief of the naval staff, and later served as high commissioner at Constantinople. His career spanned Mediterranean duties and notable battles aboard ships such as the Queen Kiya.
On a voyage from Colombia seven feed snakes escaped their cages aboard the ship. Five snakes were captured quickly but one remained hidden near an awning. Sailors spotted them after the birds shrieked at the attempted attack.
London reports the death of Admiral Sir Arthur Bridge aged 55. He joined the navy in 19xx and rose to rear admiral and vice admiral ranks. He served on the White Sea and Bengal stations during the Indian Mutiny.
Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce J. Welstyan Vo Huten Pace of GBelbeville New Jersey announces patents for extracting carbon black from natural gas without impairing flow or gas power. The method promises automatic operation and higher efficiency, with inspections required on site near New York.
The Government Employment Bureau reports 68 applications for placement this past week. Five laborers arrived from Calgary Idaho and local areas with seven more. To date, five teamsters, nine track workers, two carpenters and one harvester are listed as placed or transferred within the Calgary district.
British special squadron encircled by fog in the St Lawrence River near Quebec is delayed and now scheduled to arrive around the early afternoon hours. The fleet, en route from TEMAS, faced obstruction as mist hampered progress toward Quebec City.
A wooden coget-wis vessel of about 195 tons burned at its wharf in Perth Picker TON. John Pivherty, Pureer, was date burned. The crew of twelve plus three passengers suffered severe injuries. several likely perished as flames broke out from unknown cause.
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