14 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
1
A fragmented note lists delivery prices for telephone and news service with monthly rates of $4.00 and $3.00 and a $1.60 option. An addressee change is referenced and an old advertisement style appears. The date reads Thursday March 11th 1212 in unclear text.
The dictograph has figured prominently in recent U S cases including Lorimer McGowan McNamara Diegle and labor outrages. Described as a plate sized transmitter with long range and voice magnification it can be hidden behind plaster or in drawers and used to record conversations for later stenographic proof. Courts dispute its admissibility but its use reshapes the idea that walls have ears.
Statement by Lord Cardigan assigns responsibility for the Balaclava crisis to Lord Lucan rather than aide Nolan. Lucan ordered a frontal attack despite Cardigan’s warning of Russian batteries and riflemen, as Raglan sought a flank move. Nolan died while attempting to correct Lucan’s error.
Public Opinion notes the U S and state governments aim to divert influx from the United States to Western Canada while Canada remains attractive to many Americans already prospering here. An Ontario county hesitates to spend modest sums while Alberta towns invest thousands in advertising.
Mr Fairchild emphasizes moral lessons in public schools. He presents a street brawl image to show the futility of settling disputes by force and displays a depiction of a down and out man to urge thrift and saving as path to avoid ruin.
Two University of Pennsylvania runners escorted a young woman through the gardens. She remarked on the cool weather and absence of stockings. A professor, momentarily distracted by pondering the fourth dimension, asked why she left them off.
A narrator recalls a tense pursuit by wolves as they fled, the wolves' howls piercing fear, and the moment of relief when the animals are described as having their muzzles on. The tale unfolds through a dramatic retelling in a Chicago Post clipping.
March 14 entries include Don Salvez capturing Mobile in 1700, Whitney patenting the cotton gin in 1794, a British Reform Bill introduction in 1831, Humbert of Italy birth in 1844, Baker’s Lake Albert discovery in 1864, Bell’s visible speech in 1866, Marx death in 1883, Italian lynching in 1891, and Lord Roberts in Bloemfontein in 1900.
Professor Thomas A Street born March 14, 1872 in Marshall County Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama law department in 1894 and practiced law in Nashville for eight years. He later served as assistant professor of law at Vanderbilt from 1900 to 1902 and since 1908 has been on the University of Missouri law faculty. He has authored many law books and served as consulting editor to major legal reference works.
Webster of the American Red Cross records March images of warfare seen beyond comfortable civilization. Imperial troops clash with revolutionists as a staff officer is captured and mutilated, a rare brutal example of violence reported in the text.
Maxim Gorky the Russian writer is 44, Thomas R. Marshall the Indiana governor is 58, William English Walling a 35 year old reformer, and Canada’s Deputy Minister of Finance Thomas Cooper Boville is 52. Dr. Paul Ehrlich Nobel laureate turns 58, Countess of Aberdeen wife of Canada’s Governor General is 55, recognized for aid to working women.
A testimonial from Lemuel A. W. Brown claims Fruit-a-tives cured lifelong indigestion and constipation after years of poor diet and failed doctors. The ad promotes Fruit-a-tives as a unique medicine made from fresh fruit juices with prices 25c trial size and 6 for $2.50, available at dealers or from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ottawa.
In Washington on March 14 memorials were held in the senate chamber for the late Senator William P. Frye of Maine. Eulogies were delivered by the Maine delegation in Congress and by Senators Lodge Bailey Cullom Cabinger Stone Simmons and several other friends and admirers.
Pingle advertises SALVIA as the Great American Hair Grower from England that nourishes hair roots and stops dandruff. It claims rapid work, a ten day cure guarantee, and money back if hair loss continues. a large bottle costs 50 cents with the Latin name on each bottle.
The first Pennsylvania country life conference begins a three day session in Philadelphia led by educators, agricultural experts, and railroad officials under the Pennsylvania Rural Progress Association to promote country life improvements. The notice also advertises a spring millinery opening by I. & J. McLeay in the Imperial Bank Block basement on March 15.
Mrs Andrew Carnegie Mrs William K Vanderbilt Mrs John A Dix Mrs O N P Belmont and other notable women patronize the event opening at Grand Central Palace. Ten organizations representing 10000 women lead the promotion to highlight advances by women in trade science art philosophy and literature through March 23.
The notice promotes a spring millinery opening on Tuesday the 12th and subsequent days with latest novelties including milady's handbags to match hats. It mentions Miss Quinlan and LePage Bros on Toronto Street and a dance, and directs readers to the Massey Harria Agency for top quality implements and machinery at fair prices.
Advertisement claims a one day cure for cold symptoms by taking laxative around quinine tablets. Druggists offer refunds if it fails. Grove's signature appears on each box with price listed as 25 cents.
Room and board available at Balmoral House two blocks from the station. Terms moderate and flexible by day or week. Inquire with Mrs. Herbert Fave at 368 Balmoral Street, 19the.
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