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Newspaper
Moyie Leader
Location
Moyie, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
4
In San Francisco a local quarrel over barber prices erupts as barbers raise shaving costs from 25 to 60 cents, prompting protest from "herb doctors" and customers. The dispute centers on whether high rents and fees justify a time honored price increase, with rivals accusing each other of extortion and charging for unrelated services.
A Phoenix man named John Pickthal allegedly lent a friend $100 and received 40 acres of North Vancouver land as repayment. The land, once part of the Gaypimline district, grew with the city and drew rising offers. Pickthal reportedly rejected a $510,000 Vancouver realty bid this week, highlighting a perceived hidden fortune tied to the property.
A fragment notes growing coal output in the Crow's Newt District as railroads expand through Alberta and nearby regions. It suggests U S and Canadian lines will boost access to coal, with mining firms increasing activity and government interest aligning with transcontinental railroad development.
A damaged OCR shows church notices listing morning services at 10 and evening services at 7 30. Names include Rev Philip Cayman and Rev W Miller with references to Sunday school times and subjects for morning and evening sermons.
Police awaken to a crowd issue as hundreds of idle men gather on the principal street corners of Howard and Riverside. A Move On man is stationed to break up the crowds and restore order in the western city.
Notice of tenders for the stock in trade and fixtures of Moyle Rochdale Co‑operative Association Limited. Assignee Harvey McCarter Macdonald of Cranbrook invites bids by 5 p.m. August 10 1909 with 20 percent cheque. Assignee may accept or reject any tender and may sell retail if rejected. highest bidder cheque returned. Tenders to Messrs Harvey McCarter Macdonald Cranbrook B.C. Cranbrook.
Local Moyle and area items cover union meeting notes, residents and visitors in town, travel to Rossland and Seattle, housing and sales ads, and church mission reports. Key names include Geo Powell, Geo Gydon, Mrs Darbyshire, Mr Paton, P G Routh, and mingled references to Cranbrook, Moyie, and Moyle cemetery. The piece notes a quiet payday, no arrests, and ongoing community events and inquiries.
A historical menu fragment lists items such as Porterhouse steak T bone steak tenderloin sirloin and lamb chops alongside fish shakes lobster and halibut. It mentions potato sides and a range of breakfast porridges and beverages with dairy additions. The text reads as a rough OCR of a mid century menu.
The brief notes a New York metal market scene with quotes on silver at 51 and copper around 143, reflecting a scattered quotation style. It references lead and other commodities with terse figures, indicating a snapshot rather than a full report.
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A fragment from St Joseph's Convent praising Sisterhood methods and commitment. Mentions Parente writing for details and a month of assurances. References Jaguars, Mapila, and term timing in April and September with noted public interest.
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