Alberta Sheep and Cattle Industry Inquiry Report
A provincial commission led by P Nolan of Calgary studied livestock disputes across Alberta towns from Medicine Hat to Vermilion. Findings urged sheep extension, feeding trials, fence needs, and government sheep imports to aid northern flocks amid range reductions and price pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McCaig
Moose’ Jaw
Port Arthur
Hamilton
Mene
Alberta Sheep Company
Atates Ely
Shropshire
Oxford
Ontario
Namer for 1088 Meeting Invitation Note
A fragmented notice from AS. S. Pingle, president, requests citizens to join a large meeting in Medicine ntages for the year 1908. It mentions a board and ratepayers, urging support for a membership drive and blank cards to increase participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thenty-Four
AS. S. Pingle
Local Brevities and Community Notes for January 1908
A mixed batch of notes reports a possible co op grocery idea, schools reopened after the holidays, skaters on the river, CFR shop work resuming, property transfers, and a new studio venture. The Cypress Club meets January 14, 1908 at 8 30 p m. The Passion Play at the Opera House drew good crowds. Alberta license enforcement reports a heated hotel room dispute. A city visit from Louise Darby focuses on American investment in gas uses in CPR shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cypress Club
Shere
Mids
Louise Darby
Casidian
Assion
World Today’’ Magazine
C.P.R
Robi Winters
Ranchers in Circulation Seek Tax Reform on Live Stock
Stockmen complain of a seven to seven and a half per acre tax on leased lands during cattle market lows. They petition after discussions with Premier Rutherford and Agriculture Minister Finlay, proposing taxes on stock shipped: 10 cents per head for cattle, 15 cents for horses, 2 cents for sheep, with farmers owning twenty head exempt. Walter Huckvale Tony Day and J Spencer hold copies. petition to be presented to the Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford
Finlay
Walter Huckvale
Tony Day
J. Spencer
Newsboy Skate Competition Winners Named
The News held a September to Christmas contest awarding hockey skates and boots to the top seller among newsboys. Ralph Forster led sales but was excluded with a consent. Ernest Gray won with 181 copies, Tom Littleford 157, W. Page 110, and F. Landry 109. more contests announced next week.
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The
News
Ralph Forster
Ernest Gray
Tom Littleford
W. Page
F. Landry
The New Bridge Construction Moves Rapidly Forward
Work on the traffic bridge is rushed with vim now. Great difficulties in connection with the cofferdam work on the immense pier have slowed progress and required adjustments to the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imékhle
Masonic Installation at Medicine Hat Lodge
Past Grand Master Kenew and Past D.D.G.M. assisted in installing officers for the Medicine Hat Masonic Lodge on St John the Evangelist Day. Newly installed officers include W.M. H Tweed S.W. M Downey J.W. George Murray S.pD. Dr J C Hargrave JID Jesse Elliott S.P.D. J H Collier J S W Hodges Chaplain Dr C E Smyth Tyler John Shields. An evening smoker and supper followed with many members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
L.P.M
Lethbridge Chief Discusses Pro Baseball With Medicine Hat
Chris Eckstorm, president of the Lethbridge Athletic Association, visited Medicine Hat to discuss the prospects of a professional team in the Western Canada Baseball League next season. He reported lively interest from Hat residents and indicated a meeting among the four clubs that played last season may be convened within two weeks to decide the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Eckstorm
Lethbridge Athletic Association
Medicine Hat
Western Canada Baseball League
Eason
Chris
Wdokiselage
Lathberidge News
Mr Waldock Suffers Sudden Stroke, Taken To Hospital
A senior man named Mr Waldock suffered a sudden stroke yesterday and was transported to a local hospital for urgent treatment. Further details on his condition were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldock
Canadian Pacific Railway Officials to Meet in Medicine Hat
A large conference of CPR railway superintendents and west of the Great Lakes officials is set for next Thursday January ninth in Medicine Hat. The gathering aims to discuss war matters with about twenty representatives attending. Mayor Cousins will offer City Hall for the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Canadian Pacific Railway
Great Lakes
Cousins
Railwey
Canadian Cattle Shipment Dispute Reaches U S Board
A Swift Current cattleman faced a U S customs valuation dispute over 297 Mexican cattle shipped from Waldeck to Shica. The U S collector increased valuation by ten dollars per head and fined Urmston for alleged cheating. He paid the penalties and appealed through Chicago lawyers to the U S Board of General Appraisers in New York for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
United States Board of General Eraisers of
New York
A. B. Urmston
Swift Current
Waldeck
Shica
Steet Fee Mutel & Feyar
T Mtr Annaton
North Portal
Cum Toms
Urmston
United States
Messrs Winston, Payne, Strawn & Shaw
Chicago
Portal
United States General Board of Appraisers
Fowsil
Baotel
Rebbe Mat Jom T Hall Plans West Tour
Publicity commission in Leaven on Saturday schedules a three or four week trip for Board of Thaile interests. He plans stopovers in W and will address Canadian Clubs meetings and a Manufacturers branch. He promotes cheap power for Medicine Het to spur Western manufacturing growth.
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Jom T. Hall
Publicit Commission
Board of
Thaile
Hev
Ton
Hall
Trains 1 and 2 End on CPR Main Line Temporarily
The CPR will remove trains 1 and 2 from the main line for a couple of months and discontinue the Spokane Flyer. No. 96 and No. 97 run well loaded while Nos. 1 and 2 have light traffic due to equipment and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
C.P.R
Gaven Ley
Boy Mayor Griesbach Honored by Edmonton Council
Edmonton December 31 W A Griesbach the Boy Mayor of western Canada who just finished his 1907 term was praised by the council last night on retirement. They unanimously voted him a $500 grant to add to his regular $1200 salary, acknowledging his valuable city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
W. A. Griesbach
Western Canada
Bank of Commerce to Move After Fittings Arrive
The fittings and furniture for the new Bank of Commerce have arrived and are being unpacked ready for installation. The fittings are in keeping with the building and will be very handsome and substantial. As soon as the fittings are installed the bank will move its offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Commerce
Neville Terrill and City Mitchell Wed in Holy Matrimony
An abbreviated wedding notice records Neville Terrill marrying City Mitchell in a ceremony described as a holy union. The brief item notes the bride is the daughter of a Mitchell and mentions family involvement in the wedding.
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Neville Terrill
Mitchell
Tha
Practical Christian Tercijet in a Good Work
A brief notice highlights Christian action and ongoing good works within a community group. It emphasizes practical service, faith in action, and collective efforts to support local needs through organized activity and outreach.
Lost letter hints at North Star Lumber Co pledge
Fragmentary note shows a letter to a dean or sire from North Star Lumber Co referencing a pledge or signatory A. Krafel. readable lines imply a formal closing and signed initials.
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Dvir
Noth Star Lumber
Krafel
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Alberta
Northwest
Iaston
P. Nolan
Calgary
Couneer
Medicime Hat
Lethbrid
Ize
Cardston
Macleod
High
2 River
Gleichen
Ismisfadl
Ed Deer
Wetaskiwin
Lacombe
Hookine Edmonton
Vegreville
Vermilion
Camry
W. Burley
Burley
Waite Ey
Strong
Scone
Rae Turnbull
Catt’ Beny
Irvine
City
Turnbull
Morton
K. Drinnan
Yean’e
Poiat Et Wenota, Bask
Mrs Noble
Mire J. Wisin
Sybil Alexander
Ned
Bisa
Norma Millar
Winnipeg
A. Noble
Vancouver
James Porter
Eliza Bailey
W. T. Finley
Twohey
J. G. Millar
H. C. Yuill
California
Miss May
Moose Jaw
James Cohn
Main Street
Miss Humphrey
Calary
Mr A
Ampherey
North
Toronto
Besant
Ee Andler
John Hearing
Walsh
J. Nicholson
Mr Corner
Buffalo, Y
Miss Maguire
Calgery
Sineey
Rena H Mullins
Flett
Bassett
W. B. Marshall
Alberta Hotel
A. Wylie
Review
Clarenholmeview
Ireland
A. C Bewabren Oe
Net Ee Railnet
Fred. H
Kootetay
Dominion Express Company
Nelson News
J. H. Spencer
Smith
Havana
Rochester
Minnesota
Charles S. Pingle
Cuba
Antilles
Columbus
Spain
Hargrave Steeton
Westientay
Nesbitt
Mer
John T
C.F.R
A. P. Burts
Square Geith
Capt. Ross
Toronto Street
W. H. Babb
H. de Savaye
E. W. Moore
King Edward Bowling Alley
Young Men'’s Club
W. H. Patterson & Co
Princes
Opera House
Lethbridge News
Int
Loonie Ta Ba Tegel
Hea
Ad Won
Fourth Avenue
Fred. Schubert
Schubert
High River
Young Men's Club
St. Barnabas Church
W. Nicolls
Mr Nicolls
Ernest Grey
the News
Coad
Medicine Hat Lodge
Griesbach
Ine
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