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Newspaper

Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 23, 1926

Page

3

Monarchists in Germany build up secret army report

The article alleges monarchists in Germany organized a hidden military group with private air force and arms, accusing cabinet members of complicity. Scheldmann and allies claim countercharges and present names, places, and dates to support their case, while other factions deny the accusations.

Germany Herta Huesta Bourgeoiee Sevier Russia Xyag Moral Stettiorow Leotogad Marx Scheldmann Callies Defence Geraler Junkers Schetasoa Selenh Ministry of War Haber Tne

Damp Grain Backlog Pinches Prairie Farmers

The Board of Grain Commissioners says emergency steps will speed moving damp grain from farms to elevators. About 25 million bushels remain in farms and country elevators in North Eastern and South Eastern Saskatchewan, with cars out of turn. Farmers may file affidavits to request priority rail cars, handled by Commissioner M Snow at the board’s Winnipeg office.

Winnipeg J. Leslie Boyd Board of Grain Commissioners Comtlasioner M Winnipes Saskatchewan

Massey to assume Washington post in late January

Ottawa reports Vincent Massey will take up duties in Washington in late January after arranging the location with the department of external affairs. Massey has been in Ottawa for several days, awaiting formal arrangements for the assignment to the United States.

Dew Ottawa Vincent Masmada United States Washington Massey Department of External Affairs

Revenue From Gold Refining in Ottawa and Ontario

An Ottawa report cites a projected revenue of about 75000 dollars from refining gold in Ontario this year. A. 3. Baker, chief clerk of the Royal Mint, notes the gold refining rate and anticipates substantial local financial impact.

Ottawa Ontario Ininr Baker Reyal Mtot Bere Loral

The Christmas Tree Legend and Its Historic Rise

The article traces the Christmas tree myth and adoption across Europe and England, noting early mentions in 1603 Strasburg notes and 1840s Paris sales, with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularizing the tree in Britain. It describes the tree as a radiant display of lights and ornaments, originally without gifts hung on its branches.

Jameary Chrtetmias Wick Joseph of Arimathes Gastonbury Rasburg Strasburg France Paris England Viewmam Prince Albert

Demand for Flax Straw Reaches Canada and U S Markets

Flax straw faces rising demand in the United States with strong prospects for Saskatchewan farmers to gain a mark for their flax. Thomas S. Acheson, CPR general agricultural agent, relayed word from Minneapolis agents to FH Auld deputy minister of agriculture for Saskatchewan. Major Minneapolis firms Flaximum Insubating Company and Minneapolis Manufacturing Company are expanding purchases into Manitoba and Saskatchewan, urging farmers to hold their stocks ready for sale.

Regina United States Saskatchewan Thomas S. Acheson CPR Minneapolis Acheson FH. Auld Sasketchewan Flaximum Insubating Company Minneapolis Manufacturing Company Manitoba Saskstchewan Aulden

Large Sums For Pensions Reported For Year Ending March

The Dominion Government paid 33,000,471 in pensions for the year ending March as the board of pensions commissioners tabled in Commons. Total lability under the act reached 38,065,472, up about 1,504 from the previous year due to new regulations. Disability pensions to war veterans numbered 46,985 and dependents of deceased members 20,005, with most pensioners living in Canada. Provinces Issuing pensions include Saskatchewan 2,927 Alberta 3,656 British Columbia 2,717.

Mt. Waa Board of Pensions Commissioners House 7 Commons Canada Saskatchewan Alberts British Columbia

Campaign to rename Xmas to Christmas gains church support

A movement seeks to end the use of Xmas as disrespectful to Christmas. Clergymen will speak from pulpits in New York and radio addresses will amplify the campaign. Cardinal Hayes and Bishop Manning are named as endorsers of the effort to preserve reverence for the holiday.

New York Christ Cardinal Hayes Bishop Manning Churchazen

Christmas tree trade moves vast shipments to south

During the last week of November more than 75 000 evergreen trees were shipped from Vancouver Island to the larger centers of the south western United States in a brisk Christmas trade.

Vancouver Island United

Foresee Increase in Applications for Emigration to Canada

J rue Welker and colleagues predict applications to Canada will double from last year though many may be disqualified for lack of qualifications. Bruce Walker questions exact numbers but sees strong prospects, while optimistic views link emigration growth to coal mine employment boosting available labor.

Canada J. Rue. Welker Ealgrati Bruce Walker Perse

Federal House Adjourns to February 8 in Canada

Ottawa final reading was given the House of Commons for the supply bill totaling 61 590 250, balance of wellnotes for the fiscal year ending March 31 next. The bill received royal ascent in the Senate by Chief Justice Anglin, and both chambers adjourned for Christmas. Debate touched on cadet training policies, with Labor member J S Woodward urging defence ministers to consider proposals, while leaders discussed timing for the next session after the Christmas recess.

Ottawa House of Commons House Cy Mowers Artjou Denny Guserne Senate Sa Anglin Theneral Woodwor Labor Winnipes North Centre Deelerid Cadec Mugn Gathute King Iime

Will Meet February to The Alberta Lasisia ebruars

Government confirms date fixed then postpones by one week. Preparations start immediately and notices will be sent to members in the usual course.

Alberta

Kerr resigns Saskatoon publicity post for provincial bureau

W F Kerr resigns as Saskatchewan Publicity Chief and Saskatchewan Red Cross commissioner to lead the Bureau of Publications for the provincial government. He will take over January 1, succeeding W A McLeod, who moves to Winnipeg as publicity man for the prairie wheat pools. Kerr previously edited The Rexina Leader for two decades and began his career with the Fre Press in Winnipes.

W.F Kerr Sasnasenewan Red Cross Bureau of W AL McLeod Winnipeg Prairie Wheat Pools Hed Crose Kerr Rexina Leader Canada Fre Winnipes

Wireless Christmas Gift Delivery Demonstrated

A Fort Smith stam member near Edmonton solved how to send Christmas gifts by wireless. A Saskatoon friend received a jewelry shipment packed in 18 hours, relayed through government networks to reach the recipient. The test shows wireless messaging enabling holiday delivery over long distances.

Canada Stam Fort Smith Edmonton Saskatoon

Proposes New Style for Parliament Title and King Style

Premier Baldwin told the House of Commons a bill to change the style of Parliament and the realm would be brought forward. He indicated the government would seek support to apply the same style to the King and asked for further notice before finalizing proposals.

Eslawin London Haldwin Th of Commons Ake Guriam Great Petal Ireland

Divorce News Banned Me Newspapers of Crest

A London era report notes a parliamentary measure banning certain divorce related notices in Crest papers. The Lords added an amendment targeting printers and publishers, imposing a four month impersonation prohibition and a monetary fine. The amendment aims to curb local pleadings and restrict identity exposure of involved parties.

Howe of Cor Mont House of Lords Sai Surid

Alberta Grant To Empire Metallurgical Congress Tour

Alberta approves a 2500 grant to the Empire Metallurgical Congress. A provincial tour will visit Edmonton Jasper Park Coal Branch Sturgeon Lethbridge Drumheller Valley and Crow’s Nest Pass with delegates stopping at each point for varying lengths.

Alberta Empire Metallurgical Congressmotion Provinelas Metallurgical Congress of Fe Alberta Cay Snall Eimonton Jasper Park Coal Branch Sturce Lethbrings Turn Valley Bari Crow's Nest Pass

Manitoba Population Figures Reported by Dominion Bureau

A Dominion Bureau of Statistics bulletin estimates Manitoba's population at 639,056, up 28,028 since 1921. Urban population rises by 16,579 and rural by 1? The bulletin lists leading communities as Winnipeg 181,096, Brandon 16,413, Thompson 1,418, and Portage la Prairie 6,513.

Ovawa Dominion Bureau of Listics Sears Manttobs

Contemplated Big Rail Program Promises Major Canadian Work

Ottawa outlines a broad national railway plan for next year with the CNR and CPR proposing multiple western and Saskatchewan connections. Proposals include extensions to Rosemary, Lloydminster, Un win, Cutknife Wiltford Lake, and Manitou Lake branches, plus a Theodore line in Saskatchewan. Bills will detail proposed routes and acts authorizing construction.

Ottawa Canada National Railway CNR ENR CPR Seonte Rosemary Orth Alberta Lloyd Minetes Alto Manitou Lake Saskatchewan Manitoba and Nort Western Railway Company of Canada Theodore

Western coal rates hearing set aside amid urgent debate

The British North American railway rate inquiry, involving Ontario Alberta and Nova Scotia, faced delay as the board refused an early hearing date. Premier J I Brownness of Alberta and officials from the three provinces indicated the matter would be discussed at a Toronto conference after the New Year with potential further action.

Uktawa Alberia Atari Chet McKee Sesson Toronto Heart of Railway Commissioners A CF Hil Abberin Ontario Ferguson Fergus Ovtawa Uriber Albert Nova Scotia Yeas J. I Brownness Alberta

Home Grown Christmas Gifts Suggestion for Trade Promotion

A fragmented notice proposes Canada promoting trade with Britain and New Zealand by marketing interior produce. It highlights dairy, apples, maple sugar, and furs as strong Canadian products, noting a depot setup and new publicity ideas to encourage sending Canadian goods abroad.

Canada New Zealand Great Britain Natural Resources Intelligence Canadian Department of the Interfor Pwatnte

Ontario Farmers to Establish Grain Pool Early Next Year

Marry A. Gilroy, president of the UFO Cooperative Society, says Ontario farmers will form a distinct grain pool next year not tied to wheat. The plan is to organize soon after the New Year and cooperate with Western provinces and their selling networks in Winnipeg.

United Farmers of Ontario A. Gilroy Alviiston UFO, Cooperative Society Farmers of Ontario Diet Brother

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