07 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1924
Page
1
Ottawa reports indicate Progressive members favor an all round tariff reduction to lower living costs for all Canadians, not just farmers. Textiles and footwear are highlighted as key areas, moving beyond the agricultural implements listed for free. The piece also notes archival access at Hudson's Bay Company and calls for public records.
A well attended Cecil Hotel meeting reviewed past Chamber work and its future usefulness to the city. Discussion covered gains from new canning plants, cucumber and pickle ventures, and the potential for a large local factory. Finances were raised as a concern with 1400 in hand against 4250 needed by year’s end.
Panadian customs seized a March 7 aircraft used to smuggle whiskey across the international boundary near Winnipeg. Police link the plane to a Minneapolis St Paul syndicate. six men fled. A second aircraft was found disabled forty miles from Waugh and another believed to have returned to the United States. 15 cases of Bourbon whiskey were confiscated at St Boniface station. Market prices listed include beef six cents per pound and up, veal eight cents, pork ten cents, mutton fourteen cents, butter twenty five cents, eggs twelve cents a dozen.
New York on March 7 reports Corlish Thalmer, once a cigar store counter attendant, reuniting with Eugene Webster after two years apart. Webster, an Omigasine publisher, said divorce was planned but denied claims of blocking Thalmer’s marriage. The couple’s statements and ensuing disputes about debts and alimony framed a public melodrama with Morristown talks for divorce under New Jersey law.
W A Buchanan spoke to Edmonton’s Women’s Liberal Club last night on liberalism and policy for the country. He urged electing a government that would implement the Speech from the Throne and reduce production costs across farms forests and mines. A social hour followed with music, dancing, and new members welcomed by president Mrs Gordon L Fraser.
Owen Seatal of Wareh and Damen Tomlinson of Hepworth report a flock event with eight ewes producing twenty lambs. Four ewes bore twins and four bore triplets, all lambs living, born before the first of March.
AIG outlines estimates for the British Air Service showing a 1981-25 period egress rise of 787000 pounds and an increase of 2,000,000 over 1923-24 figures. The 1924-26 estimates total gross 392,000 pounds and net figures to UL TE000.
Ottawa gives February monthly statement showing a decrease in net debt to 2 410 162 174 dollars. Ordinary revenue rose and expenditures fell, with eleven months of the fiscal year summarized. Total ordinary revenue reached 1 506 748 236, while ordinary expenditures totaled 2 80 257 469, reflecting a year over year change. Weather and regional notes intermix with the financial bulletin.
The tomb of Tutankhamen will be open for ten days to permit the public to inspect it. Officials and experts, including the overseer and curator, will supervise the exhibition and ensure ceremonial propriety during the extended viewing period.
The article records liberal opposition to ten proposed tariff reductions in parliament. It quotes Mia Mares Voda Tarn and others raising concerns about fairness and economic impact while urging caution. The piece notes a continuation on Page Five with further critic remarks and context.
Alberta wide measure limits liquor at outdoor events, restricts beer sales after seven on Saturdays, and sets hours for licensed premises. Debate centered on elastic amendments and enforcement provisions, with key figures urging tighter controls while opponents warned of civil liberty impacts.
Brandon Manitoba judging at the Manitoba Winter Fair saw Alta varsity earn premier honors. J. D. McGregor of Brandon won the wail championship steer, Glensarnedk Vieler’s steer carried the high honor, sold for $1.20 a pound. Lacombe’s Henderson captured the car Tot Division title. Poultry awards favored A A Wea er Greucedh Sesh. Various winners listed across divisions with multiple towns and breeders noted.
Estevan hosts a crowing contest with top rooster candidates from local farms. Hooster clinches the title after a bold display, besting rivals in a series of timed crowing rounds.
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