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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
4
The Herald notes December 19 municipal elections with rumors of a candidate’s possible disqualification and promises to run anyway. Indemnity spending and council support for public money on sports draw criticism. Walter Clifford thanks bidders who offered to retire in his favor.
Nominations announced for reeve and councilors at the Foresters hall in Austin. Warden named H W Baker and Wm Cairns as candidates for reeve, with ward 1 A W Stone elected by acclamation and other wards listing candidates. Discussion followed on municipal matters and Baker defended his record and finances.
The MacGregor school board met Monday to elect a chairman and treasurer, review a tight levy, and praise the secretary’s work. A plan to build a four room school faced funding hurdles but received state support and ratepayer approval for a $50,000 loan and later $9000 extra to proceed, with James Tarro chosen to erect the building amid construction mishaps.
The ad asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe for children and contains nothing harmful. It states the product is for sale by all druggists and dealers and promotes its safety to a general audience.
A letter urges more frequent school inspections every three months and proposes adding an inspector or assistant to report to trustees. The writer argues that higher salaries and better results justify the cost and calls ratepayers to elect a capable trustee for a three year term.
A damaged OCR snippet notes a farewell scene with many friends at a station bidding someone bon voyage amid mentions of Dr Haworth and various names including Liverpool and Sweden.
Home remedy claim asserts drinking water before breakfast keeps bowels regular and warns against Harel cathartics. If a purgative is needed, Shamberlain's Stomach and Liver Pablets are described as mild and gentle. Sold by all druggists and dealers.
To the Electors of Ward 5 and to the Electors of Ward 5 AsT have retired from the municipal contest for Councillor for Ward 5. Take this opportunity to thank those who endorsed me and showed confidence in me. Austin A. Lindsay expresses gratitude.
MacGregor public school presents November figures with names of students and staff. Report lists enrollment numbers for Mc. Moore and Ren rooms, attendance averages, and teaching counts. A roster of students includes Andrews, Fox, Knox, Watson, and others.
A letter to the electors from a Ward 2 candidate asks ratepayers to accept the nomination and pledges to devote careful attention to local interests if elected. The writer thanks voters for their confidence and signs with initials UL.
Cure for sore nipples advises applying Chamberlains Salve after nursing and wiping with a soft cloth before the next feeding. Marketed by druggists with many nurses reporting best results. Price 25 cents per bottle.
A candidate for the Reeveship of 1996 seeks election by North Norfolk electors. He notes prior service as Councillor for six years and Reeve for two, says he cannot meet voters before the election date, and pledges to protect forests with the same zeal as in the past.
Reads like a jumble of local notes. Archie Campbell of Austin and Chas. Andrews are mentioned in brief context with civic and accident references, but many words are garbled, limiting coherent detail.
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