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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
4
The 1907 season shows crop progress varies by district with superior yields on farms that till land well. Weed control emerges as a key factor as prolonged drought and delayed seeding allowed weeds to outrun crops, prompting calls for revised farming methods including more cultivation, fallow periods, and larger flocks of sheep.
The Society of Equity plans a broad action to hold wheat at a minimum price of $1.00 per bushel. Farmers nationwide are preparing granaries and steel tanks to store thousands of bushels, with 176,000 members pledging not topart with wheat under $1.00 while seeking higher sales. Speculators face a strong, coordinated market stance from producers.
General William Booth on a motor tour announced that the electric press would publish the new Salvation Army general’s name after Bramwell Booth’s death. Genev a Boots Line reportedly left sealed directions for future administration. Rumors point to Bramwell Booth’s successor as Beamwell Booth, with Commander Howard and Commander Bou Jin assisting if needed.
At Portage a Grand Trunk Pacific laborer James McPuelin drowned while bathing west of the city in the afternoon. He, unable to swim, rode a log that overturned and sank. Divers could not rescue him. the body was recovered. An Irish immigrant with no local relatives, Catholic funeral plans will be arranged. A verdict of accidental death by drowning was returned.
Tenders will be received up to August 6 for painting the interior of Southend schoolhouse. Address 3 Snow. secretary.
A fragmented advertisement offers examples of Waltham Elgin and nickel cases with jewel counts and prices. Mentions coin silver 25 year cases, 17 jewel items, and alarm clocks. Invites readers to compare with catalogs and suggests salesmanship without clear dates or seller identity.
Notice is given under the Manitoba Trustee Act that ten creditors or more allege claims against the estate of John Irwin deceased of Rural Municipality of North Norfolk Manitoba. After August 10, 1907 the executor will distribute assets among those entitled, discharging claims not received by then. Dated Portage la Prairie Manitoba July 1907. Executor T. R. Vardon. solicitors Taylor & Cowan.
Impounded on July 26 1904 a red yearling steer one bel ltweyr roan in right car one spring calf roan Tred white two year old heifer L yearling red heifer white face no brand L roan steer no brand yearling heifer red white roan and white cow with calf cow branded with circle R on right hip Ramsay and Fleming Pound Keepers
An old advertisement teases Gibson Gasoline Engine and SPRAMOTOR as quick solutions for household and farm tasks. It promotes engine use for pumping washing and cleaning, warns against buying a Cream Separator without a free Magnet trial, and touts simplification by adopting SPRAMOTOR for speedy work.
The MacGregor Churches listing shows Ean Services at St Cuthbert’s every Sunday morning with Sunday school and Bible class at 2 30 p m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 8. Beaver Creek service at 8 p m. St Faul’s Anglican MacGregor Rev A J Warwick incumbent Morning Prayer every other Sunday at 11am Evening Prayer at 7 p m Sunday School at 2 89 p m Holy Communion first morning service of the month. St Michael and All Angels Wellington Alternate Sundays 3 p m Holy Communion first service of the month Alternate Sundays 1 8 a m Holy Communion securing notes Southend
Import notice for Hackney stallion Rollickingay describing conformation and height, priced breeding service with two mares, payment terms due January 1. Stallion to be returned or fee retained. owners Ramsay and Fleming state risk of accidents to mares rests with owners.
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