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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
5
New ten dollar war bonds are now on sale at Dominion banks. They cost 8.60 and mature in three years. Banks collect funds, issue receipts, send money to Ottawa, and forward bond certificates to the bank for delivery in about fifteen days. Public notices signal forthcoming strong demand.
George Brigden, a farmer known as farmer, suffered a severe harvest field accident when his arm was cut four inches below the elbow by a falling binder. He was also kicked by a horse but is reported to be making satisfactory progress toward recovery.
Hon Arthur Meighen solicitor general named Secretary of State. He will continue as solicitor general pending cabinet reorganization and finalization of the new arrangement.
Hon W J Haona Canadian Food Controller urges using perishable foods and preserving, drying, canning and storing abundant summer produce. He recommends substituting cereals for wheat, avoiding waste, preaching the clean plate gospel, and organizing with women’s groups and local district workers.
The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal offers a war map with subscriptions. The map is praised by officers and men and enhances war news coverage. Subscriptions cost 1.25 dollars a year, cheaper for renewals, with the map included. The paper promotes itself as the continent’s great family and farm paper and a Canadian credit.
Welly, jailed at Stony Mountain penitentiary for two and a half years over Capitol construction frauds, was released after serving nine months and two days. The Manitoba trial drew national attention, lasting seven months, with about $1,000,000 spent across King’s Bench and Supreme Court proceedings. The contractor was found guilty of fraud involving $1,125,000, and civil action by the Manitoba government sought recovery.
The act allows a male 18 or older, a British subject or allied neutral, to homestead a quarter section in Manitoba or Saskatchewan. Applicants must appear in person at the Lands Agency or Sub District and apply within set months. Occupation requires residence and cultivation of specified acres over three years, with a dwelling valued at $800. Discharged soldiers may have priority. Discharge papers must be shown to the local agent. Signed by W. W. Cory, Minister of the Interior. Unauthorized publication will not be paid.
The court ruled Kelly and Sons must deposit 1,125,000 into the provincial treasury following the case outcome. The decision states the amount is due as part of the dispute resolution and directs immediate compliance under provincial law.
Britain’s Food Controller Lord Rhonda and Canadian Food Controller Hon. W. J. Hanna warn that Canada wastes millions in food annually and must maximize production and cut waste. They cite Belgian children in need, occupied Belgium, and many nations on rations, urging Canadians to consume more perishables and eliminate waste to sustain Allied armies.
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