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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
5
The MacGregor Percheron Horse Club invites interested individuals to join, announcing plans to hire Conqueror this season, a Grand Champion at the Royal. Applicants should notify Secretary Thos. Clarke before February 15.
Discussion covers a new steamer service between Saint John and Dieby on the Fundy, a powerful 83,200 pound locomotive under construction at Angus Shops, and a $14,000,000 CPR equipment contract benefiting four provinces. It notes Aberdeen Angus cattle shipments to Australia, a major real estate entente transferring resources to Manitoba and Alberta, and honours for Dr. Macoun and horticultural advancements in Ottawa.
Community notices from Austin highlight a Feb 7 dance at Springbrook School with 50c and 25c admission, a Feb 28 Safety First play by United Church Ladies Aid, and upcoming church services led by Dr. Coleman of Winnipeg. Other items include staff changes at the Cooperative Store and Portage la Prairie moves, plus a joint W M S and Ladies Aid meeting Feb 12 and a Portage Avenue Winnipeg branch manager appointment.
The Portage la Prairie Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company reports 1929 as a year of varied business conditions yet shows stronger reserves and growth. Total assets reach 1,430,907.75 with a surplus of 1,399,694.75 and over 23 million in business written, totaling in force 68,515,652.00. Secretary-Manager Stratton Whitaker stresses safety over size and notes ongoing progress amid dry conditions and higher fire risk.
The Portage la Prairie Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co reports higher 1929 losses than 1928 with most claims after August 1st. Farmers are urged to obtain the booklet from the company at Portage la Prairie and study the section identifying the main cause of most fires.
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