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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
4
A late 19th or early 20th century item describes a pageant with many named costumes and participants led by Byers and Grant. Prizes, including a Me prize, are awarded for skits and outfits. The event raises funds with proceeds reported as nearly reaching a total.
A number of bills were introduced in the legislature yesterday. An amendment to the King Act imposes heavier penalties for corrupt practices in municipal affairs. The Manuei Pal Act targets corruption with stricter penalties. The bill fixes standards for grain measurement and milling, requiring insured grain storage and proper weighing for custom and duty.
CP Railway plans spring installation to extend civilian telephone lines between Winnipeg and Brandon and between Calgary and Winnipeg. The project covers about 1507 miles plus a northern link through Edmonton Macleod and Crow's Nest, with copper wire strung west from Calgary and into the mountains.
Management of the skating rink saw success at their second Carnival held on Tuesday night. A large crowd attended and admired numerous costumes. Ladies received praise for their attire and the judging was thorough.
Only two games of the schedule were played this week as Alton defeated McCormick 15 6 on Monday and Corrigal fell 8 6 on Wednesday. Alton and Ponton remain undefeated ahead of their Saturday night showdown in a anticipated battle royal.
Plans to resume the season at the bar are tentative until health and weather permit. The route will likely follow a similar course as last season, subject to adjustments for conditions and logistics.
The description notes a bay horse weighing 1750 pounds from Light of the West U1 at osu. It highlights the animal as a grand stock getter and a general favorite among breeders visited by travelers.
The American Shire Association certifies Shire Stallion Light of the West foaled 1899 in Crawfordsville Indiana. Bay with white face and hind feet, sired by Wenon Albert and Knowle Light of the West, accepted for registry Vol. 5 of the American Shire Horse Stud Book, numbered 5690. Secretary Chas Burgess signs this 24th day of November 1900.
Terms to insure thirteen dollars payable February 1910. Single leap five dollars payable at time of service. Owners disposing of mares before foaling time charged whether in foal or not. All accidents to mares at risk of owners. M Thompson, Owner.
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