31 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
1
Medicine Hat fair opens with record attendance and strong displays. W A Buchanan will address the Liberal Smokers group this evening as exhibits, cattle, horses, and auto races attract thousands. Grandstand at capacity. races and judging promise keen competition with notable results and prize purses.
Liberal headquarters set in Royal Bowling Alleys on South Railway Street inviting electors to attend nightly meetings. The report also covers a race program with auto and pony events, prize lists for Gardens and agricultural classes, and lists of poultry and farm produce participants.
A large audience welcomed Conservative candidate Mr. C A Magrath and Dr Leech of Taber at the opera house. Magrath defended his Ottawa record and opposed reciprocity citing high US tariffs and price effects. Dr Leech rebutted Liberal claims and argued against reciprocity while praising Alberta market prospects.
Fernie British Columbia August 31 F T Congdon KC late Yukon member addressed the first Liberal meeting in support of Dr King A L Fisher former provincial candidate spoke first and Congdon followed with a lengthy talk on the trade pact The miners pressed questions and showed greater satisfaction with the present treatment than at the prior meeting Congdon left for Rossland to join Dr King
W J Manning of the Canadian Pacific Land promotes a colonization scheme led by Roman Catholic clergy in ten border farming states. Wealthy parishioners would buy 640 acre sections, then land would be sold to poorer church members worldwide, potentially attracting millions of immigrants to Canada. The plan is supported by church leaders and includes real estate notices in Winnipeg.
A dated listing shows Buchanan's meetings planned at Medicine Hat, Taber, Grassy Lake, Stirling, Raymond, Milk River, Warner, Staffordville, Lethbridge, Biapat, and other towns from August 31 to September 16 with 2:30 and 8:00 p.m. starts. Locations include Redcliff, Suffield, Irvine, Queenstown, Sundial, Diamond City, Winnifred, and more within a regional campaign itinerary.
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