13 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
1
The notice records daily deliveries over one month at 38 cents each. Addresses are to be changed as often as desired with old address in effect until updated. The instruction mentions Wednesday March 18 1913.
The News commends the School Board for pursuing additional school sites as land values rise. It urges tendering for property in the High School Annex and Herald survey areas and recommends securing sites in Powell, Harlow-Fuller, Bending, Lune subdivisions, and across the river. It notes growing city population and impending need for north side and Herald Survey schools within a few years.
The passage lists several very rich individuals such as Lewis, Overton, Sir John Aird, and Sir William Quilter with large fortunes around 1 to 2 million pounds. It notes that these men largely lived to old age, highlighting longevity among this elite group.
The piece discusses vote trends on church union and notes strong support from observers while warning that a simple majority may not ensure harmonious fusion. It cites the Peterborough Examiner urging careful consideration of unity versus loss of denominational identity.
The article discusses methods to raise indoor humidity to outdoor levels using growing plants, porous water vessels, and water-filled containers placed near heat sources. It notes that hotter room air requires more moisture to reach saturation, which supports health and complexion.
Public opinion in Montreal Star argues for improved laborer wages and conditions. It contends that products of labor should go to workers, not idle capital, and that brighter days for workers in mines factories and shops hinge on fair pay. The piece warns ill-paid laborers undermine community stability, risking social upheaval.
March 13 entries include Victor Emmanuel I abdicating in 1821 in favor of his brother, the 1823 death of Admiral Jervis of Cape St. Vincent fame, 1858 the Paris execution of Orsini and Pietri, 1962 Confederate evacuation at New Madrid, 1879 marriage of the Duke of Connaught, and Benjamin Harrison’s death in Indianapolis in 1901.
Thornwell Fay born March 17 1861 began railroad work at seven as telegraph clerk for the Louisiana and Texas railroad and steamship company. He rose through roles including station agent and secretary to the general manager, becoming president and general manager of the Southern Pacific lines in Louisiana and Texas last October.
Grand Master Alf Brown of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows visits Edmonton today amid renewed acquaintances as the Winnipeg lodge session winds down. Medicine Hat Agricultural Society thanks donors for Spring Show prizes including F. B. McKinnon $10 best saddle horse and Alberta Realty Co. $5 best team in harness.
Rev W A Levitt spoke on Is My Christianity Worth Propagating at the First Baptist Church last night. He challenged the congregation to examine the vitality of their faith and the personal impact of their lives before God.
Messrs. Karklin and Humphreys announce that Mr. Satterlee will conduct a Friday forenoon auction of a fine selection of driving and riding horses. Interested buyers are urged to attend as quality is Satterlee's hallmark.
Union miners from all Iowa mining regions gathered in Des Moines for a state meeting to press for a 10 cent per ton raise and a 20 percent increase for day wages. If operators refuse, a statewide mine shutdown is planned starting April 1 until a new wage scale is agreed.
A blaze that began at 8 50 last night destroyed the Holdworth Block in St John s Newfoundland including the Lawrence Newfoundland Co Cur rin Hardware Store and the Seaviloff tailor shop. Loss pegged at 50000 with 30000 insured. Firemen labored seven hours as flames leaped between roofs injuring three firefighters one seriously after a fall from roof to basement.
Spring millinery opens Tuesday the 12th with latest novelties including milady handbags to match hats. Miss Quinlan and LePage Bros advertise Toronto Street offerings and Massey Harris Agency promotes best implements and machinery at right prices with a square deal.
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