Canadian Bicycle Duty Debate Echoes in The Herald
The Herald reports on a circular from W J Elliott secretary treasurer of the Canadian Bicycle Manufacturers praising protections for high priced wheels. The note argues for duties above 95 percent on low priced cycles, to shield domestic makers from American and European competition, citing Canada’s market and export receipts while criticizing peers and a provincial agricultural exhibit context.
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W. J. Elliott
Sec. Treas
Vume
MacGregor
Cireclar
Canad
Canada
T Comrer
Tone
Editorial notes on provincial politics in The Empire
Editorial remarks critique the new Empire paper as a conservative outlet and question The Portage Review’s independence. It praises The Chronicle as a strong weekly and notes the Liberal defeat in an election while condemning Liberal and Conservative biases. The piece urges consistency in public stance.
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Morden
The
Empire
Chronicle
Portage Review
Queston
North Norfolk Council Minutes Show Tax and Road Issues
North Norfolk Council met at MacGregor on Wednesday August 10 189% with all members present. Reeve chaired. Minutes of prior meeting read approved. Matters include Portage la Prairie dispute over liability for work and road contracts let for most of a mile. By laws on borrowing taxation and arrears passed. Emphasis on road repairs, sanitation, arbitrator appointment, bail insurance discussion, and solicitor letters.
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North
Norfolk
MacGregor
Portage la Prairie
B. E. Chaffey
E Salley
North Norfolk
C. C. Pls
Ire
Betwee Township
Range
Range Wo Coun. Camere
Livingstone
Coun
Hohin
Porvers
E. A. Bailey
Hy Byers
Parkinson
Hy. Byers
Camphe
W. Smith
Cairns
Campbell
A. Beattie
Coun. Bright
T. Zachary
Cameron
McGregor
HL. & North
McGremor
Plebiscite looming on prohibition across provinces
The article predicts a Dominion plebiscite on prohibition in about six weeks, with expected majorities in most provinces except British Columbia and Quebec. It warns the Laurier government of possible conflict if BC and Quebec resist being excluded, and stresses the need for strong enforcement and sustained temperance effort regardless of the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
British Columbia
Quebec
Laurier
Thos
Ito
Profitable Farm Described As Business Venture in Courier Report
The Crystal City Courier notes Hon. Thos. Greenway’s farm in Vrate is treated as a viable business. The description emphasizes farm operations run on business principles and profitability potential.
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Crystal City Courier
Thos. Greenway
Vrate
Council proceedings note land and hospital grants
Council carried motions to procure land via 1011 and report next meeting. Bright and McGregor to obtain required particulars. W Cook term for hall use for municipal and judicial purposes discussed. Communication from NJ press noted. Councillor Campbell to meet Cath regarding road in township 10 range 15 and 31 10 12 with report at next airns. Grants approved: Norfolk Agricultural Society 8100 to rural society. Winnipeg General Hospital 8100. Brandon Hospital 75 and 225. Expenses ordered: Chataway 1000 MacGregor Herald 2000 Lumber T. Boyd weed inspector W. Cook constable councillors indemnity and mileage. Councillors fees and letting contracts approved. Adjourned to Austin on Tuesday October 4.
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Camptell
Bright & McGregor
Stone
Cameron
W. Cook
NJ Press
McGregor
Campbell
Airns
Norfolk Agricul
Winnipeg General Hospital
Bright
Brandon Hospital
Clarkson
Spree
Chataway
MacGregor Herald
T. Boyd
Weed
Town Residents Fight Train Blockade On Sundays
Citizens complain to authorities about trains blocking village streets for up to 80 minutes after church services. Pedestrians including women and children wade through mud to avoid the cars while locals demand enforcement of Sunday laws and accountability from the railroad company.
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Sre
Senda
Winnipeg
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the Herald
the Bicycle Trust
Legisiario
Hardy
North Norfolk Council
Wm. Cairns
W. H. McGregor
A. Cameron
A.W. Stone
J.B. Young
A. Campbel
A. Campbell
Austin
Communications
Ko Tse
Toyert
Rogers
R. E. Lewin
Geyson
WM. Knox
Lake OF the Woods
Merrick Bros
MacGrevor
Wateh
P.W. Martin
H. B. Fryer
F. J. Moeckel
Jeweller
Tracgregor
Doherty Organ Co
Evans Bros. Piano Co
McCrecor Shoeing Force
A. F.murdoch
B.p.hepp
F. T. Coursey
Teanatont
Bailey & Son, Publishers
Isscar
Joan
Acuregor
Man
R. J. Haworth
Dragatore
D. Maclean
Stanley House
E. Watson
Isiapia
Osite C. B. R
Albion House
Joan Mundell
Puovnitr
Albion Hotel
Eola Prairie
A. McLeod
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