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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
4
The Western Harvest sees thousands of East Coast harvesters arriving in Winnipeg and dispersing to the prairie provinces. Over fifty thousand men are expected to take part in gathering the crop as farms enter peak activity during the harvest season.
An initial payment of 1.00 a bushel for 1925 wheat at Fort William was decided by the three western wheat pools of Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba. An initial 34 cents per bushel for oats was announced by A J McPhail president of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. About 1 159 187 acres of oats had been signed up to last week end for the coarse grain pool in Saskatchewan. Barley flax and rye payments to be set in coming days.
The Prairie Provinces report cutting underway with hot spells and showers aiding late crops. Hail and rust damage noted in some areas. Quebec benefits from warmth but needs hot dry weather to ripen. Ontario reports favorable conditions and steady grain harvests. British Columbia drought accelerates crop and fruit maturity. Maritime provinces see rain slowing baying and potential potato crop impact. Manitoba experiences very warm weather with widespread showers and some hail. rust present but damage unclear until threshing. Overall average crop expected.
A travelogue praises Manitoba’s season and scenery from MacGregor to the Saskatchewan border. It notes wheat crops near average with rust concerns, drought in the northwest, and abundant yet uneven yields, highlighting parks and fertile valleys along the Assiniboine River and nearby ranges.
Sabbath School and church services listed with times on Sunday and Wednesday. The Lacie Aid will meet in the Rosemill Church on Wednesday August 25 at 5 o clock. full attendance requested.
Sunday family services listed with Sunday School Bible Class Evensong and Sermon. Mr Hallett to conduct the evening service. Parishioners urged to attend as important matters are to be discussed at the place of the service.
Sealed tenders due by 6 p.m. August 22 1925 for delivery to MacGregor School before October 1 1925 of ten cards of seasoned poplar wood. Must be 90 percent white poplar and four feet long. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. E Lewin MacGregor SD 240.
Advertises harnesses rushes curry combs clippers and horse care gear. Offers bags blankets wraps halters and related stable supplies. Promotes as a headquarters for horse goods and reed-related items.
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