08 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
1
Theodore Roosevelt emphasizes steady farm work, fair housing for workers, and the crucial role of farm wives. He argues machines should ease household labor as much as field work, and that women bear the world’s destiny, deserving honor when duties are fulfilled.
A Nelson College Magazine piece argues Canada’s 25 million poultry head across farms yields 35 per farm. It estimates gains from better egg production and handling, claiming national value rises by millions if hens average more eggs and better egg handling is taught nationwide.
Farmers' Advocate notes cattle deaths in Britain and drought driven selling in Western Canada. The piece forecasts higher but fair beef prices next year as reduced ranching stock and rising world demand support prices, urging producers to prepare stock for markets.
Local shop announces the opening of fall pattern hats for Friday and the following days. Mrs Quinlan oversees stock with Milne Core preserving prospects noted in brief.
Webb village in Saskatchewan seeks bids to build a 6000 dollar school house. The south western district between Swift Current and Gull Lake reports brisk business with cash farm purchases. The area, long considered grain-poor, now boasts strong yields with over half the land cultivated and wheat production seen at 20 bushels per acre on average and higher on many farms.
Grassy Lake reports a washout on Labor Day with heavy rains cancelling all sports. A midnights train collapse at Lethbridge led to a delayed lacrosse game that ended in a six to six tie amid strong winds and wet grounds. Social events proceeded with a Perry’s ball dance attracting visitors. Local business moves and town news fill the day as rain improves outlook for fall work.
Trooper F H Wright of Coleridge and a Coleridge Rifle Association member came back from Ottawa after attending ORA and DRA matches. At 21 he won over 80 dollars in prize money including first in the General Lake match. He scored 97 at 200 yards 34 at 500 yards and 30 at 600 yards before darkness affected his final score. Other shooters posted Spoon Shoot results on August 27 with H N Cavan winning the spoon and Sallows and Cavan high totals among competitors.
A heavy rain hit Winnifred with notable social activity as Mrs. Frank Lenwell and her baby left for Revelstoke British Columbia after a visit with her parents. Mrs. Wright and her daughter from Medicine Hat visited. A. Brehmer and Art Lenwell journeyed to Medicine Hat and Moose Jaw to visit relatives. Local residents noted farming updates and haying progress including Ben Reed finishing winter wheat and L. Cooker completing hay storage.
Friday and Saturday September 9 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at L and J McLeny’s features millinery display. Includes Prunes preserves 95 cents per crate, Diemer 97 piece set offered at 3.00 dollars, optics by Expert Optician with Cana dian Optimismic college trained staff at South’s Drug Store. Phone 155 for Hemeons.
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