New Prints New Silks Ribbons and Chiffons
A retailer introduces a fresh line of fabrics including printed silks ribbons and chiffon pieces. The collection features vibrant patterns and delicate textures aimed at fashion enthusiasts and dressmakers.
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
6
A retailer introduces a fresh line of fabrics including printed silks ribbons and chiffon pieces. The collection features vibrant patterns and delicate textures aimed at fashion enthusiasts and dressmakers.
Hamilton Spectator reports T Hall as chief speaker at the Canadian Club luncheon in Brantland. He extols Western resources, Alberta coal and gas, and the prospect of Canadian manufacturing driven by American capital. He predicts railway expansion to Alberta and power costs around 2.40 per horsepower, noting Ontario’s electric ambitions may misstate costs.
Washington forecasts show disturbances crossing the continent from Jan 29 to Feb 3 with high temperatures overall and a fast moving cold spell in late February. Expect heavy snow and extremely low temperatures near Washington as a major cold wave spans the interior.
The Gleichen area reports Morton and Kenny shipped one hundred head of fat cows to Winnipeg from Gleichen. An inspector says the cattle gathered on the range all winter are in fine condition and fit for beef. The piece notes January off range cattle shipments in Alberta.
An old newspaper advert promises fast relief from catarrh with a 16 minute claim. The copy emphasizes head pain above the eyes as a warning symptom and repeats the brand name CAWKER.
Directors of freeteries met in Ed morndon to share experiences in the creamery business amid rising settlement. Delegates urged dairy farming as key to agriculture, noted weather hindrances, and condemned BC labeling of Alberta butter. Resolution calls for government creamery support and continued dairy-market pricing, praising past aid and noting Alberta's growing export readiness.
Good butchers steers and heifers delivered with Winnl grades at the Jan 23 sale in Whiniper. Readable lots included fine heavy beef cattle and ordinary grades auctioned to buyers seeking market-ready cattle.
Vancouver dairy and meat prices show sheep at 6.50 to 7.50, cattle 3 to 4, hogs 6.29 to 6.50. Montreal prices report soft weather with beeves 4 to 5 cents, cattle 3 to 4, calves 2.50 to 4.50, sheep 4 to 4.5 cents, hogs 6 to 6.5 cents. Lomson notes firmer cattle at 11.13 cents per pound for weight. Maple Creek hospital to open Feb 6. Dan Murphy hauls four winter wolves. Edmonton to spend 140,000 for a municipal power plant.
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