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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1899
Page
4
Extracts from Premier Green's April speech discuss Manitoba arable land estimates and the impact of federal land transfers on provincial revenue. He argues half the lands were ceded for settlement, cites a potential annual revenue of about £1.5 million at a low valuation, and criticizes railway funding claims and policies seen as harming the province.
The premier’s remarks stress the urgency of the Manitoba school lands issue. The speaker urges selling lands by private sale to reduce costs, propose keeping lands in provincial control, and argue the lands could fund roads and bridges with private valuation adjustments. Historical figures illustrate rising land values and potential revenue.
The MacGregor School district held a well attended meeting last Saturday morning. Rev Mr. Lewis was called to the, and Mr Downton acted as chairman.
Trustees discuss filling a vacancy with Larry Rogers and plan to hire a third class teacher to assist Miss Sterritt. Ratepayers favor expanding accommodation and authorizing trustees to hire more staff. Trustees will vacate the primary room and later add an extension to the school building.
Mr. Gilroy presents an assessment roll for 18 seats with creditable figures as an indication of progress in North Norfolk. The figures reflect steady advancement and the borough’s ongoing effort to improve local statistics and public services.
Last Friday evening a meeting to organize a I srense club in MacGregor drew solid attendance. Officers chosen include President Bayard Co Sec Treas Alex Allan, Captain J W Bailey, Executive committee B Cook A Allan J W Bailey H B Fryer N McLean. Practise nights Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with grounds rented from Mr James Hay. Club colors red jerseys with white lettering. Enthusiasm high, a season of practise planned before major matches, and membership open to all at 50e.
A meeting of those interested in reorganizing the football club met last Monday with good attendance. Elected officers include President Frank J. Thompson Vice-president Reverend C Cunningham Secretary treasurer Bert Beeman Captain Bayard Cook and committee members F J Thompson B Cook Bert Beeman Jas Hay and Dick Mair. Practice nights are Monday Wednesday and Friday at Jas Hay's grounds. Membership fees are set and invitations extended. Public school boys have reorganized for summer practice.
A baseball meeting held last Tuesday evening failed to form an organization due to insufficient attendance. A proposed practice session aims to assess participant numbers and interest for future steps.
The Alpha lawn tennis club will meet at Logan & Co's bank next Monday at 4 PM to discuss reorganizing for the coming season. All members are requested to be present.
Loveville reports seeding on North McLeod moving grain to a farm north of Burnside. Creek water in seven-year high flooding the district. Mrs John Bell announced plans for a stable with neighbors finishing it Thursday. Mrs Kaine returning from Holland lost a horse and cutter, then a valuable cow was lost days later.
Residents report seeding in full swing with ten acre fields soon counted as twenty. Alex Hunt finishes a new granary while various locals enjoy visits, a church service, and community events. Wild geese sighted. new bicycle and Remington wheel purchases noted. several residents travel to Portage and MacGregor.
The Winnipeg Telegram reports traders rumor that J. H. Anderson & Co., wholesale produce and fruit merchants, have gained complete control of Manitoba's egg market by raising prices and influencing the local egg supply chain.
A Telegraph reporter spoke with J H Anderson about egg prices rising after a Saturday jump from 16 dozen to 20. Anderson appeared confident supplies meet demand but his firm’s large purchases suggest prices may climb further as others race to secure stock. The market hints at a cornering pattern seen in Chicago where a firm led the way, potentially profiting from future higher prices.
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