08 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
1
A promotional notice touts a December sale with deep discounts across many items. It highlights Oriental markets with China and Japan silks, silk handkerchiefs, silk drapes, scarves, and silk effects at low prices. It urges early shopping to avoid afternoon crowds and emphasizes half-price deals.
A merchant advertises clothing at appealing prices along with a large selection of crockery, chinaware, Japan and Oriental goods. Groceries are advertised as new and fresh at correct prices.
N F Davin M P spoke to constituents in Medicine Hat criticizing the government from the opposition side. He highlighted past acts aiding ranchers and post office savings bank rates, denouncing ministerial conduct and calling for Northwest development amid alleged blunders and corrupt deals.
Deputy interior minister Mr Smart examined Vird en Regina Moose Jaw and Qu Appelle townsites joint owned by government and Canadian Pacific Railway. Lands now exempt will be taxed to fund municipalities with immediate steps planned to sell for taxes and align assessments.
Toronto report notes a serious dispute between Grand Trunk railway telegraphers and the railway company. Winnipeg dispatch says the Manitou fire sale destroyed over 35000 dollars of property. Vancouver note reports a bank burglary thwarted at Bank of B N A by a vigilant clerk last night.
Rates for multiple papers listed including Truk News and the Family Herald and Weekly Star at 2.25, The News and the Toronto Daily News and Endeavor at 3.40, Globe at 3.40, The News and the Florento Daily World at 3.25, and The News and the Cosmopolitan Magazine plus the Thrice-a-week World group at 2.73.
Dec 7 notes report Rutherford Hawk and son shooting near Rosa Creek scarce game. D Nieman moving old house to ranch on Coyote Coulee. J Cowan buys Dickson store and converts it to a dwelling. M Sute Jr departs on extended eastern trip. Bull Head Creek skating excellent until dense fog settles in after morning break.
The Rev Mr Herman of Wolesley stays to lead settlers in more organized church activities with services twice on Sundays and weekday meetings. He teaches youth to shoot and runs a singing class. two Germans arrive from the Old Country settling at Zaisers and Stilzers. An insurance man reports strong fire insurance business in Cypress Hills ranchers signaling prosperity and new substantial buildings. W Blackburn moves into a neat one story frame house with attached kitchen.
A large gathering at Mrs. Bryson's Restaurant in Maple Creek honored James Fleming before his departure for Medicine Hat. The event featured chairmanship by J J English and a warm toast to the guest with toasts and farewells, concluding with God Save the Queen as Fleming left for his new home.
Winnipeg managers report that the eastern officials agreed to a daytime main line pass through Winnipeg. The CPR will raise a 1000 ton smelter in Boundary Creek country. McLeod becomes Crow's Nest superintendent with duties from Macleod to Kootenay Landing, headquartered at Macleod. Erickson named train master for the line.
Find thoughtful options for kids and absent friends this holiday season. Explore playful toys, cozy books, craft kits, and meaningful keepsakes perfect for greeting cards or online gift exchanges.
We invite readers to peek in our windows to view a varied assortment. Enter inside to see upstairs a fine display of Japanese goods including a value Seal Cap at $20 and a Silk Handkerchief from 15 cents upward.
An advertisement urges customers to buy locally at The Stone Store next to the Post Office. It claims no postage or express charges and offers a money back guarantee if goods are not right, inviting shoppers to compare prices with out-of-town options.
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