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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1897
Page
1
A brief notice from Albion House McGEFGOR advertises a search or request involving an individual named John Mundell, with unclear context and limited readable details.
Letter urges immediate action on fire protection plans amid strong winds and town risk. Varies from lack of preparation to the need for a joint McGregor Austin meeting to craft the best plan for prevention and public discussion among business leaders.
The piece surveys international railway systems, praising government ownership in Australia Hungary Belgium and Germany for cheaper fares and higher wages, while criticizing private ownership in Canada and the United States for high rates and burdens on workers. It cites net profits and wage comparisons, asserting America has lessons from other nations.
Editorial notes report internal Liberal strife in Quebec as veteran leader Langelier denounces a shift to appointing newly converted Conservatives to top posts. The piece argues there is some truth to his claim that old members are being sidelined while party claims are ignored.
The Norfolk Agricultural Society gathered at the Methodist hall for its annual meeting with a large attendance. President W Swan and directors were elected, financial statements presented showing a balance of 674.12, and discussion on maintaining the show with calls for greater member participation and possible timing changes.
Minutes of a North Norfolk Dairying Association meeting held January 12 1898 discuss factory affairs communications from Hettle Young and Parsons Produce Co. Executors delay noted. Motion to hire a solicitor to pursue action carried. President authorized to go to Carberry. Annual meeting details set. governance loan and stock increases discussed. Creamery rent and notices recorded.
A report notes a snow bound route with fines and travel restrictions near Yukon. An amendment to Yukon gold mining regulations was decided. The Canadian cruiser Osprey seized a U.S. fishing schooner. The U S will send a reindeer to Dawson City. Toronto city council seeks a drop in setters tax. General Kempster’s rear guard was attacked. four Highlanders killed and fourteen wounded.
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