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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
1
Portage la Prairie notices celebrate a season of gatherings many shared events and fundraisers. A Christmas tree and concerts at MacGregor and Orangeville schools are planned, with Salvation Army services on December 27 and a patriotic fund drive yielding funds. Community members attend county court, and local tales mention cord wood sales, a concert, and a Santa letter program for needy children.
A fragment notes a chat about Christmas candy from the Stanley Cafe aboard the CPR steamer Missanabie sailing from St John. The voyage carried over two hundred Manitobians who planned to eat their Nuss dinner in the Old Country, reflecting a travel tale from the era.
Fragmentary text shows Councillor Thorn re elected on Tuesday with a notable majority. The readable fragments reference Thorn’s victory and refer to a local result, though details like vote counts are incomplete.
British submarine BAW, commanded by Litt Commander N. D. Hole Uirowk, entered what appears to be hostile waters and withstood mines and torpedo and gunfire. After nine hours, the vessel returned safely alongside allied battleships Meson Nitons.
Fragmentary report notes multiple farming sectors tested for biprain like symptoms. Findings reference Domini Scrap fatture finns Saeuples and imply severe live suffering among affected populations.
Junior W A of St Pauls Church held a sale of work at Mrs Mittle's home on Saturday. Abundant items for sale included wearing apparel and trinkets. About 38.80 dollars was raised though more may come from inquiries by those unable to attend. Credit is given to the girls and to Mrs Little and Mrs Fleming for their effort and help.
Death notice records Neil Henry McDougall dying in British Columbia at age 37 on Tuesday. Funeral set for Monday at Union Church at 2 o'clock, followed by burial in McGregor Cemetery. Rev. C. C. F. Lodge members requested to attend.
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