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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
2
Advertisement for Cowan's Herbal Ointment promises relief from all piles and sores using herbal salve. It claims magical healing, refunds unsatisfied customers, and lists price of 50 cents a box plus postpaid, with distribution by The Griffitha & Macpherson Limited in Toronto and Cawker & Souch.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure. Each box bears the signature of W. E. Grove. Price listed as 5 cents.
The document lists entrants and prizes for a multi day harness and pony race meet. It names organizers including Jos H Morris and Geo Manuel with payouts across events such as Trot miles pony races Indian races and farmer s trots. Prize totals range from 60 30 and 10 percent and various purse amounts up to 200 00 for named races.
The Edmonton Fire Brigade Band will attend. Prof. Robert Tucker formerly of the Gordon Highlanders in South Africa and Donald McLean will be the pipers for the fair.
The document lists committee members and officers including C Gallagher as chair, J H Gartra as president, F Fraser Tims as secretary treasurer, and a roster of other directors and assistants such as Donald Ross W S Robertson Thos Bellamy Jno A McPhe rson Jno Kennedy Thos Daly with Dr Braithwaite W R West Rev H A Gray O Bishopric K W McKenzie G J Bryan J B Mercer G Manuel M McCauley Geo A Gouin.
The article explains a contagious bovine eye disease called pinkeye affecting United States and Canada cattle, especially in summer on pastures. It covers symptoms, progression, potential causes, transmission routes, economic losses, and management including isolation, darkened stables, boric acid eye treatment, and preventive practices.
A comment highlights Amber tobacco as a winning plug based on user merit. The post asks readers if they have tried it and urges keeping tags for value.
The Montreal Daily Herald begins publishing Lords of the North by A C Laut and offers two weeks free daily editions to readers who send their name and address to the paper.
Mrs. R. Windight of Toronto reports long catarrh relief after using Japanese Catarrh Cure from Thompson's Drug Store. After two bottles she says she was entirely cured and believes it can cure any case. Sold by Cawker & Souch. price 60 cents postpaid by The Griffiths & Macpherson Co. Limited, Toronto.
The Brandon Fair has transformed from a small affair into a major community event. Local leaders reorganized efforts and promise greater attractions for July 29 to August 1, aiming to draw thousands of attendees and create memorable days.
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