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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1936
Page
4
An outbreak of encephalomyelitis sweeping Manitoba has killed and crippled many horses across districts. Veterinary doctor Dr. R A McLoughry works constantly to treat cases with serum, and early detection with rest is urged to improve recovery chances.
Melville A MacDonald formerly of the Herald staff now with the North Bay News left for North Bay after a two week visit with his parents and friends in MacGregor. He traveled 1230 miles via Ontario Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and Manitoba, noting town changes and improvements along the way.
The Assessment Roll of the shore S Municipality is deposited and open for inspection for fifteen days. Complaints must be filed by September with the Council sitting as Court of Revision in Forresters Hall Austin on September 22 at 10 a.m. Dated MacGregor August 19, 1937.
Harvest in full swing as threshing expands across the district. Despite hail damage yielding disappointing results for some, many farmers report satisfactory returns with strong acres like Durum averaging 44 bushels per acre for Ed Harkness and wheat yields of 18 to 25 bushels per acre for Jos Moore and Sons. Bedford Bros Thatcher around 33 and Renown 38 indicate good quality potential in Rossendale.
Thatcher wheat proves rust resistant and yields well with drought tolerance. Manitoba produced enough Thatcher seed to meet 1938 seed demands, while southeastern Saskatchewan shows high demand. Certification is underway. Manitoba lists seed sellers through Agriculture Department. Government distribution is discouraged. procure locally where possible and coordinate carload shipments if needed. Certified Thatcher in quantity can be shipped freight-free.
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