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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
3
An elderly trapper recalls early trades with Indigenous people at Hudson’s Bay Company posts. He describes trade practices, including barter with beaver pelts, blankets, beads, and ammunition, then recounts a successful silver fox capture, tracking, and a tense encounter with an Indian trader over a stolen fur.
The text notes moves toward public persuasion during the upcoming session with evidence from official quarters of a general election. The government reportedly orders drastic revisions of finance estimates to present a popular plan amid strong organizing and propaganda activity at party headquarters.
London correpondent reports General Smuts ends domestic tour with a focus on new dominion status impressing rural communities. At some meetings Nationalists faced rowdy disruption, hampering speeches during the Cape Town tour stop.
Barre Switzerland voters reject adhesion to the third Moscow Internationale in a referendum. The official tally shows a majority of 16 400 against the motion, with results widely reported across local outlets.
Hearings on the Johnson bill to suspend immigration for one year concluded after Anthony Caminetti spoke. The commissioner's views may delay reporting to the Senate in a form differing from the House passage. Chairman Colt warned the outcome could affect immigration policy.
An announcement from Commissioner JF Booth states the Department of Agriculture endorses cooperation with Regina Farmers to promote stock selling opportunities and aid the movement in agriculture outreach.
Sidney Mo Hedges of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, chairing the Plymouth fort restoration committee, announced via a cable from the Earl of Derbigh of the London company that a request from Derbigh’s group has been granted. The message mentions bronze works and an artillery camp at Wool.
Attorney General cites war driven rise in wages and materials as the cause of a $390,000 deficit for Manitoba Government Telephones in 1930. The report notes higher operating costs and reduced surpluses despite cost-cutting efforts.
A government caucus announces a commission to regulate liquor sales in Quebec. Retail liquor will be sold at government depots, one bottle at a time, with permits for certain banquets and glass sales in hotels with 100 bedrooms.
Captain George Jane reports a great trip as a large plane arrives with crew including S. Breadner and Ernest from J. L. Aircraft, plus Pete Derbyshire and Charles E Taylor. Officials say readiness will take days, with planes expected to aid northern flights in the coming months.
An aged report from Attic BC notes a stake of gold in a silver vein with assaying between five toly pounds. It is believed to be a pocket rather than a main lode. The mine district is claimed to include one of the best silver mines in the world, valued at over 25 million dollars.
London reports point to excessive smoking and drinking bad whisky among men as the cause, while women are said to be exempt. The article notes a widespread hiccup outbreak across Europe with gendered incidence.
Washington hearing on Soviet trade policy considers resuming commerce with Moscow while charges of a State Department blockade circulate. Lawmakers from Maryland Connecticut and New York press divergent plans, arguing trade could ease industrial recession but risk bolstering Lenin and Trotsky controlled Russian trade.
A fragmented excerpt discusses Britain's demand for Germany to pay its full war costs. Sir Jocelyn warns Russia risks Bolshevik error and potential German advance. He notes severe horror witnessed by officers and the brutality of the era.
Peter Veregin head of the Doukho bors in Canada promotes a diet of preserved blood drawn from live meat eaters as a replacement for conventional meat. He conducts tests and claims the new sustenance will be safer and rapidly replenished, aiming to end ingested blood meat reliance.
Medicine Hat UPA district association will hold a nomination meeting in Medicine Hat on March 24 to name a candidate for the federal by election caused by the vacancy at Sifton. Delegates from local associations are expected to attend. H Harrison, president, says the event will proceed as planned.
Siamgageminan, newly appointed Minister of Public Works for Manitoba, will be opposed by the Independent Farmers party when seeking reelection in Lakeside Portage la Prairie. Farmers nomi nated EH Muir, who defeated sand Ae the Tast general lectin at the ceat. McPherson was elected in Lake astar by a majority of 2 Me Muir.
A report notes that a crew member named De Ver from the Southwestern Miller voyage was refused passage back to Ireland by Furness, Withy and Company the ship’s agents. The text records that every man was known personally by the age agents and suggests a maintained stance on the denial.
Report from Charlottetown says 16 to 20 members organized at a United Farmers of Prince Edward Island meeting. About 200 members are expected, with plans to vigorously extend organizational work.
A health committee of the school board favored providing milk for school children. The plan will be considered by the full board at its next meeting as part of ongoing nutrition efforts.
In aid of workless Toronto the plea of paying to the streets, added to the cost of feeding single men and cats, where people are other smilies, has now assumed a proportion that the average citizen scarcely realizes. Toronto is spending at least $56,000 a week for relief of the unemployed.
Detroit area report notes Warren G An has left Ford after two years with the company. Details on his role and the timing of departure are limited.
Lloyd George argues Germany must pay in exports and strict terms, while Briand urges phased assessment. The conference debates Germany’s capacity to pay, the scope of exactions, and the need for a concrete plan with a future meeting to decide.
Ottawa forces including GWAVA press for 1 cent prime minister to appoint a returned soldier to the Board of Railway Contacts of Canada, insisting on patriotic service as the vacancy is needed to fill the post.
Allies plan to seize and hold Constantinople with a move to place Stamboul and Pera under allied occupation and push Italians into Scutari. The action follows orders to guard against nationalist and Bolshevik unrest as the Turkish government delays ratifying the peace treaty.
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