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Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 29, 1912

Page

3

Harvest Labour Shortage Spurs Eastward Migration

Reports warn of a harvest labour shortage as eastern men flood toward western provinces. Saskatchewan has received 4000 transients while Manitoba and Alberta still absorb others. Many aim for immediate work at high wages, some carrying substantial savings, with plans to travel onward after securing harvest jobs.

Saskatchewan Manitoba Alberta Lycome Heen Winniper England Prairie Provinces

Australian tax fears loom over Labor’s social schemes

The article notes critics denouncing a maternity aid plan as a bribe to Labor voters while Liberal and Conservative factions push warnings about the cost to taxpayers. It cites Victoria Premier Watt arguing against Labour style social finance, highlighting the baby bonus debate and fears of long-term fiscal impact on federal elections.

Labor Labor Party Lloyd George Victori Watt

Government to hear sheep industry report from McRae and McEwen

Col McRae and Col McEwen, noted sheep industry figures, have completed their inquiry. They will meet in the Capital on Friday to draft recommendations and a report for the Minister on opportunities and growth in Kitien Columbia and the Maritime Provinces.

Ottawa Col Mcrae Kaen McRae Kitien Columbia Col McEwen Maritime Provinces

High Cost of Living Inquiry to Represent Cana Washington Conference

In October a center face to be held in Washington will host a worldwide inquiry into the high cost of living. Me i Coata of the Labor Department is expected to appear to outline the scope and international character of the investigation.

Cana Washington

England to participate in Panama exposition, sources say

Rumors that Great Britain might skip the Panama show due to canal tolls were dismissed when the United States embassy was officially notified by the foreign office of England’s participation in the 1815 exposition. The extent of Britain’s display is not yet fixed as space allotments remain undecided. The general view is that any dispute over canal tolls will be settled amicably before the event.

London Great Jain United States Foreign Office England

Remat Gaile on August 30 in London and Ottawa naval talks

Rt Hon R I Borges arrived in July to discuss naval policy with London officials and Panama matters. He expects no decision from the Canadian government on Panama or his return to Ottawa.

Remat Gaile London R. 1 Borges England Panama Ottawa

Government Requires Contractors to Keep Employee Records

The Department of Labor issues a circular mandating all contractors and subcontractors on government work to maintain full records of employees including names nationalities birthplaces latest addresses in Canada home addresses and relatives. The goal is to identify foreign workers and their families in case of death or accidents and forward details to the department for sterence and inquiry by waiting relatives.

Department of Lauer Canada Rome Ntil Department of Labor

Emperor rewards aviator for marriage funds

The Austro Hungarian emperor grants Lieutenant von Blaschke 5000 dollars to marry his chosen fiancée. He, a noted aviator, recently flew a solo 13000 foot ascent with a passenger-styled craft and has earned 7500 dollars from flying prize money toward the dowry.

Jenna von Blaschke

Dominion notes gain popularity in Ottawa market

New Dominion five dollar notes are reportedly gaining traction in Ottawa though sales are slower than expected. Demand centers in British Columbia with collectors seeking them as curios and souvenirs.

New Dominion Ottawa Dominion British Columbia

General Booth Obituary and Successor Named in London

Army Chief Bramwell Booth accepts the role as commander in chief after the 22 year old sealed appointment document is opened. King George telegraphs condolences while Archbishops pastors and leaders from London and various faiths send messages of sympathy for the fallen leader and the army lineage continues under William Booth’s successor. Proposals for burial sites near national heroes spark debate as the international headquarters ceremony draws thousands through Victoria Street and Olympia venues.

Victoria Street Genes Ste Booth Rugney Park Stoke New Iate International Atart St Minster Abbey St. Pauls Bramwell Hoath McKie General Booth Army Thore William Booth Ranger Soli Tor Bramw Tooth George Asquith Archbin Canterbury Church Rd London Crosby Earl of M Farl Aberdeen

Getting Big Supply of Coal for Winter Demands

Port Arthur officials of the CNR Coal and Dock Company report full capacity operation all season with three boats at the dock unloading coal from the Pennsylvania road fields. The docks can hold about 300000 tons and handle about 7000 tons daily until December 5, aiding western needs amid rising demand this winter.

Port Arthur CNR Coal and Or+ Dock Company Planta Loweek Pennsylvania Road

Lake freight rates seen normal this season

Grain shippers say lake rates for this season will not be abnormal with October shipments not extraordinary. They expect rates to reach two cents in October and possibly four cents in November, then six or seven cents in December. Blockade fears center on the Georgian Bay and Buffalo ports as Montreal and others cannot handle the grain.

Fort William Montreal Buffalo Georgian Bay

Accidents of a Wonth epart rental Report 108 Fatal

July fatalities and nonfatalities rise by 48 from prior period. Read of workmen killed at Kenogmi Que by a falling derrick on July 1, another by premature dynamite explosion near Maberly at Keepemi on July 25, and multiple factory explosions in the region.

Woidente Kenogmi Que Ich Maberly Keepemi Fa Trench

MINESE TROUBLE NOT OVER SOUTHERN REPUBLIC IDEA

People of the south weigh forming a separate republic amid unrest. Reports say pirates attacked the British island Cheung how, killing three Indian policemen. News cites executions of General Wu and General Feng Wei and upheaval linked to Sun Yat Sen's party.

South Ing Republice Mong Kong Cheung How Fern China Feng Wei Sun Yat Sen

JIG REVENUE FROM CHARTERS

Ottawa reports unprecedented Dominion growth with four months revenue of the Secretary of State department doubling the prior year and matching the full year three years ago. Revenues from charter levies are expected near 450000 as the fiscal period progresses.

Ottawa Dominion

Demonstration Farws in West and Prairie Farm Selections

A report lists demonstration farms in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with two farms chosen in each province and none yet arranged in British Columbia due to land. Farms selected include Thorp Jarvis Jickling Mor Gen Jon Lyons Carberry and Chas Pens in Manitoba Lang at Indias Head in Saskatchewan and others in Alberta and Alberta districts.

Com Osteen Nova Scotia Brunewick Prince Edward Farie Quibec Manitoba Prairie Alberta Saskatchewan British Columbia Thorp Jarvis Jickling Mor Gen Jon Lyons Chas Dr Lang Indias Head

Labor disputes surge in July reports to department

July saw 46 labor disputes, up nine from June and 28 higher than July 1911, with garment industry stoppages resuming operations for over 4,000 workers after two months idle. Few July breaches were highly consequential, reflecting broad industrial disruption across the period. In Paris, a separate tragedy via Mme Aud arand occurred when a bee sting caused her death after she screamed from a train car as she saluted her daughter.

Department Ottawa Iire Paris Mme. Audarand Capdenac Hage

Winnipeg Wheat Markets Hold Steady Amid Shifting Futures

Winnipeg reports steadier cash wheat prices despite a drop in futures for September December and May due to anticipated large US and Canadian crops. Weather across North America and Europe remains influential with good harvest prospects in the spring and winter wheat belts while frost risk lurks. Oats and flax show modest demand gains and price moves, with overall sentiment cautious but bullish on cash grain as new crop volumes approach markets.

Winnipeg de Ierles American United States Aoft Chicago Kansas Agricultural Department Washington de Tiveries Europe America Germany France England Russia North Dakota Canada Te Mires Alverta Avery Fort William Port Arthur Datura

The Devil, Herod, and John the Baptist Passion

A fragmented sermon blends Mark 14 29 with Luke and Matthew, detailing Herod Antipas hosting a feast where John the Baptist’s fate is sealed. It contrasts Herod’s admiration of righteousness with his corruption, likening today’s world to Jezebel’s intrigues and the devil’s control, ending with John’s memory and the hope of believers in Christ Jesus.

Exel John Pilate Herod Euked Jerusalem Israel Herodias Philip Jezebel Galilee Belshazzar Jasie John the Baptist Daing Naboth Banda of Abel Devil

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