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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
5
A list of local updates reports people traveling to MacGregor and Portage Ia Ps Jers with names AUSTIN J W Smith Jas Watt Portage Ia Ps Jers and a picture show shutdown for the winter. Duff and Walker named council candidates for Ward 4 while Foresters Hall hosts public school tree event and trips to England are planned for A Rodgers and D Sinclair with best wishes for safe travels.
The Man Council held a session in MacGregor with all present. The Weed Inspector report was accepted and inspectors paid. Tax refunds under Soldiers' Taxation Relief Act were approved for Hervey Chant and others. Fire protection discussed for Austin. CPR water use for fire tanks authorized. Grants approved include $25 to Boy Scouts and $25 to Children’s Aid Society. Further by law changes and sidewalk financing were tabled for next meeting. Dr Fraser vaccination issue deferred to North Norfolk School Trustees convention.
Mrs C Regelons seeks a reduction of taxes for 1919 and indicates this would be the last year unless a boarding house arrangement is settled. Henry Lowe’s salary as constable is set at $1. A weed commission report recommends hearings in Bagot MacGregor Austin and Sidney with clerk to notify the weed commission. Winnipeg General Hospital asks for grant Robinson W aid vote. by law amending bylaw for repoundkeepers passed all readings. Finance Committee commends payment and council adjourns to meet December 23 in Austin.
Neu Big Bay reports an average of 638.87 pounds of fat per cow among a Holstein herd totaling 48,812 pounds of milk. Farmers compare output to 25 cows producing 500 gallons, noting the herd’s milk volume exceeds typical single cow yields. Moore & S005 announce events next Tuesday. Holsteins go to MacGregor.
Auctioneer F C Borton lists hay grain and living items to be sold at public auction southeast of MacGregor. Items include farm equipment, wagons, harnesses, driving gear, a sulky, several mares and a sow, plus machinery and household goods. Approximately 600 pounds of feed, chop and straw are also offered. Changing hands on a specified date and time with multiple lots described in brief.
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