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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
1
The article lists wholesale prices for dairy and livestock items, including butter at 18 to 20 cents, eggs at 13 cents, pork around 61 cents, veal 66 cents, beef, lambs, sheep, and various grains like wheat and barley with fluctuating figures. It notes prices for hides, hops, potatoes, and other market items in a condensed directory style.
The era sees Britain occupying zones and forces clashing with Boers while Gen French and Lord Roberts push campaigns. Fires devastate Pittsburgh and Ontario towns. outbreaks and plagues expand, trade and rail disruptions occur. Royal visits and openings mark political life as European leaders weigh treaties and pardons.
Lord Minto opened sessions amid compliments and debates on the throne speech. Laurier praised the throne, while opposition leader Sir Wilfrid Laurier urged full discussion on railway matters. The assembly noted reduced expenditures and a short session with J. Macdonald named speaker. The Manitoba Mennonites loan repayment and the public works report were mentioned.
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