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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
4
The Herald prints a fragmented notice mentioning Mamie Doctiaies Hmper and a court action. It references marriage arrangements and related fees, with unclear names and dates. The readable parts indicate a legal or matrimonial notice with costs and a trademarked filing.
The Winnipeg and Portage railway debate draws many factions to support or oppose. The Herald endorses a line from MacGregor northwesterly through Rapid City as a farmer friendly public work likely to bring mills and work. Surveys advance and workers prepare for construction with Portage area likely to be connected.
The Manitoba Herald attacks the Northern Pacific as a bloodsucker railway, arguing it keeps freight and passenger rates high where unopposed and only briefly cuts prices when facing competition. It accuses the line of aligning with the CPR and harming farmers, noting lumber price dynamics and Manitoba log industry pressures.
A fragmented passage argues against bonuses to radio firms and criticizes railway monopolies. It calls for state ownership of railways, rejects granting charters, and claims the Northern venture is not the solution. The text reflects a debate on public ownership and corporate power.
Editorial notes discuss Norfolk voters list closing in May and the first issue of the Nokips Standard. It praises a Sard Harbour defense of Yukon administration by Hibbert Sifton, contrasts it with tribune criticism, and mentions Robert Watson facing Telegram abuse over Halpin and Shaughnesey affidavits.
Seeding is general as granaries are slated for construction this year and farmers undertake tasks across the district. Councillor McGregor plans a new house, Mr Ferguson from Ontario visits K McCaskill, and many locals buy cattle, horses, or fish. Pugilistic match draw noted. roads are in poor condition. Weather disruptions delay seeding, while social events and small incidents fill the week.
Rushing around through this section of country doing quite a business the shoe drill line Messrs W Wardle and A Fraser intend to start for the Swan River district in a few days with the intention of taking up land if the country suits them.
Trustees met Tuesday to approve deepening the school well and address crowding in the MacGregor school. Government boreers were active, reaching three feet. Inspector Magaire praised the building and library but urged a third teacher as junior rooms hold 65 pupils with 51 seats. Mr. McIntyre, Winnipeg normal school principal, visited and will lecture in June while evaluating higher classes and equipment. Parents urged to follow Herald notices.
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