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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
5
Mr Jacob Duffy, a well known farmer near Coleridge, faced two rough men who stopped his wagon. He drew a double barrel shotgun, fired at the air, and forced the pair to flee after one barrel misfired. Duffy vows to carry a perfect gun next time and warns the would‑be raiders.
Winnipeg dispatches state James Oliver Curwood of Detroit has been killed by Lac La Rouge Indians in the Hudson Bay region. The Northwest Mounted Police are investigating. Curwood was a noted author for Bobbs Merrill and Putnams.
Louis Boyer a well known half breed fled after robbing J R Brower of forty dollars. Police tracked him to Battleford region where he changed horses repeatedly. He was captured near Strathcona Park and remanded. may be sent to Battleford for trial on horse stealing.
Numerous residents are noted traveling and visiting relatives including Abiel Meiklejohn in Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs McKinnon returning from coast holidays. Several confirmations of employment moves, school staff changes, church calls, and civic duties are listed along with travel to Edmonton and London.
The infant of Mr and Mrs Jas Johnston of Winifred died after consuming rice poisoned for mice. Neighbors offer sympathy as details mention access to the tainted food and a painful death. A note about a sale on Main Street is also hinted.
The author argues against overemphasis on color or distant pedigrees and urges valuing individuality and proven ancestral merit. He condemns nonsense in breeding such as mating normals with defects and relying solely on imported pedigrees, promoting American lines with strong individual makeup.
The crop reporting board reports Jan 1 1908 farm animal totals by species. Mules show highest average value per head while total animal value declines slightly from 1907. Comparisons cite increases in horses milk cows and sheep with declines in other cattle and swine, ending with overall value near 4.12 million dollars.
The piece argues calf health hinges on durable constitution and good housing. Damp, poorly ventilated calf pens and humid filthy quarters cause about a third of calf ailments, while overfeeding and irregular feeding account for another third. Remaining cases stem from unclean drinking water and poor, misguided care. calf digestion needs rest, not constant remedies.
Patrons report a pleasant evening ending around 11.40 as the venue closed its doors. No incidents were noted and staff ensured orderly exit and safety for all attendees.
Chapped hands or face may be cured in one night by applying Chamberlain's Salve. Also advertised as unequaled for sore nipples burns and scalds. Sold by all druggists and dealers. gI-5
The evangelic service at Knox Church is canceled this Sunday due to special missionary meetings. A bazaar will be held in Mitchell's new block on Mais Street Thursday next the 22nd to raise funds. Autograph quilt sale postponed to 8 PM at Mitchell's new Main Street store.
For several years the Colts have had access to sugar beet pulp at a Utah factory. In every known instance no adverse effects have been observed and the practice appears routine within the facility.
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