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Newspaper

Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 18, 1926

Page

7

Farmers urged to cut production costs and reinforce cooperatives

A Manitoba Saskatchewan news item notes delegates at a national agricultural meeting discussing cooperative marketing, price signals, and reduced production costs. It highlights calls for strong organization, to secure fair prices, and to prevent price erosion while improving farmer status and returns for labor.

Baskaiowe Wat Bay Rom Saskatchewan Association Usled Farmers of Manitoba

Big Deal in B C Lumber Trust Consolidates Pulpwood Holdings

The Harvester Company announced a purchase of timber Water power sites and pulpwood properties in British Columbia valued at about 4 million dollars. The acquisition consolidates White Brothers Lumber holdings and Teaver Cove Lumber Pulp and Paper into a new enterprise with Cyrus McCormick Jr as president. Development plans for the acquired properties will begin immediately.

International Harvester Co Bix Ehteago Harvester Company Pictish Columbia White Brothers Lumber Company Teaver Cove Lumber Pulp and Paper Company Consolidated

Saskatchewan House Prorogues Ends After Thirteen Night Sittings

Saskatchewan House prorogued ending a session that saw the disposal of 72 public and nine private bills after about thirteen nights of detailed clause by clause work. Lieutenant Governor Newlands prorogued the house following a long day as members exchanged bundles of bills and scraps of paper. A riderless accident story follows as a horse collapsed during a race during the Prorogation period, with riders uninjured besides the fall.

Regina Legis Nor Newlands Comtelitor Iion

Toronto Board to Buy Alberta Coal Immediately

The city of Toronto will purchase one thousand tons of Alberta coal immediately after a board of control decision. Before finalizing, officials will interview J. A. Hill, Ontario commissioner, to discuss the contract and terms.

Alberta Coal Toronto Alberta Conirol Con Jollers J. A. Hille Ontario

Topographical Survey Aids Air Force Aerial Photography

The report details a topographical survey project by the Department of Air and Geography, photographing 40.7 square miles of Canadian territory to advance aerial photography as a practical, economical tool for Canada’s resource development. Manitoba and Western Ontario receive most activity with 37,100 square miles mapped, including Rideau Canal and Muskoka areas, plus Minaki and Red Lake districts. Arsenic residue concerns arise over spraying practices in apples, prompting a government investigation. Deputy Minister Dr JH Geis Wibbs notes complaints stem from apples grown in certain districts retaining pesticide residue from spraying solutions.

Ald Air Force Ira Air Porte Letertur Canada Manitoba Ontario Rideau Canal Rideau Lakes Muskoka Minaki Mudn Seal Red Lake Pas S Bay Saskatchewan Albert JH. Geis Wibs

Congestion Grows in Interior Elevators From Grain Embargo

Prairie wheat pools and United Grain Growers report serious congestion as grain shipments to the lakes and Pacific coast are embargoed. Loaded cars pile at lake head terminals while lines of grain cars fill Winnipeg to Fort William routes. Officials say rail movement must increase before rains resume. over a thousand cars held in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Winnipeg Lakes Pacific Coast Bax Prairie Wheat Pools United Grain Growers Lake-Head Fort William Sichewan Alberta Saskat

Revival hinted by Sir Henry Thornton at Duluth forum

Sir Henry Thornton president of Canadian National Railways told about 700 people at the open forum luncheon of the Duluth chamber of commerce that signs point to a trade revival and US Canada prosperity in the coming year. He cited a potential crop like Canada enjoyed last fall as key to a 1926 banner year.

Sir Henry Thornton Duluth Minn United States Canada Candian National Railways Agath Chamber of Commerce Sir Henry Canadian Railway England France Europe

Prince of Wales urges emigration to dominions for settlement

The Prince of Wales urged closer Britain dominions cooperation to shift migration from the overpopulated Old Country to vast dominions. He said land settlement should be a defined career and referenced a future trade treaty on Canadian dairy industry. Donald Sutherland proposes action against what he calls discriminatory Canadian agriculture policy. Berlin notes Count Von Bernstorff to head the German delegation at the preliminary disarmament conference.

Prince of Wales London Britain New Zealand Lubchean Club Dominions Hkv Co Gee Prince Donald Sutherland South Oxford Berlin Count von Bernstorff United States

State monopoly laws adopted by Turkish assembly

A dispatch from Constantinople reports the Turkish National Assembly at Angora has adopted laws creating a state monopoly in petroleum and sugar. The move signals centralized control of key industries as the government expands economic authority.

Loncor Constantinople Angora

Marketing Plan of Canada West Road to Success

Saskatchewan Wheat Growers hear Professors discuss cooperative marketing as a path to lasting farmer profits. Western Canada faces grain marketing growth challenges, with Denmark Germany and England cited for successful similar systems. A shift from shipping improvements to broad cooperation aims to secure reasonable margins for producers.

Canada West Saskatoon Western Canada RF University of Saskatchewan McPhail Denmark Germany England Canada

Railways Debate In Parliament Focuses On Consolidation

MPs from Conservative and Liberal ranks urged action on consolidating Canada’s railways to cut waste and boost a unified system. Talks touched on the Hudson Bay Railway and a proposed swift completion of a national line to aid Canadian products. Tariff concerns were raised as a burden on manufacturers and the public.

Panada Logether Maintosh North Hastleford MacLess Hudson Bay Proston John Evans Rosstown Sask Polk Hielans

Export Of Liquor To U S Says Regulations Are Strict

Ontario Prohibition Union in Toronto charges liquor is shipped from Canadian ports to the United States and that Dominion customs issues regular clearance papers. Hon George H Rotvin, minister of customs, says the department watches for rarities and notifies designated U S officers when a certificate is renewed for shipments bound for the United States.

Ottawa Ontario Prohibition Union Toronto United States Dominion Customs George H. Rotvin Department of Customs Unites States Mr. Wolvin

Sleigh Dog Chases West Pore on Thrilling Ride

A German shepherd on a toboggan pulled by Mrs Falshaw with provisions faced a chase as a wolf crossed the trail near Kaministiquia. The dog led the pursuit until the wolf fled into the bush, ending the race abruptly.

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Canadian Pacific clerk honored for brave tram rescue

Joseph Tammaro a clerk in the Investigation Department of Canadian Pacific Railway was awarded a Royal Canadian Humane Association certificate at Windsor Street offices for rescuing a lady trapped under a tram on St. Catherine Street in July 1928. He dragged her to safety at personal risk, spraining his ankle, and said he would repeat the act if needed. Brigadier Panet presented the award and praised the gallant action.

Meitensie McKenzie Ottawa Jayserd Tring Joseph Tammaro Canadian Pacific Railway Brom Royal Canadian Humane Association Windsor Street Tashmaro St. Catherine Street Tamamaro

Debt settlement talks between Britain and Italy progress

Reports indicate a full debt accord between Great Britain and Italy is nearing, with Britain seeking a 62 year settlement totaling several million pounds. Britain may gain reduced interest in the first year while Italy renounces interest on a large gold deposit with the Bank of England.

Italy Brita Leto Wehiaiy Elient Ag Wanes Churchill Erebeauers Gree Briain United States Bank of Enelat

Alberta Farm Output Rises In 1925 Grain Lead Increase

Alberta agriculture figures show total farm products valued at 149,209,914 in 1925 up from 108,699,146 in 1924. grain crops drive the gain with higher value while dairy products fall from 22,205,000 to 28,002,000 amid strong grain years.

Senate Urges U S Entry Into World Court

The Senate debates United States participation in the World Court. Proponents seek a two thirds majority and reservations to ensure entry while opponents warn of political risk. The issue ties to League of Nations supporters who plan a broader campaign to pull the U S into allied commitments.

United States League of Natons Uy Court Reed Missouri Congress Jess

Will Investigate Atmospheric Disturbances

Winnipeg scientists and electrical experts will investigate atmospheric disturbances hampering electrical communication across a wide area. The committee will study solar interference as the source, noting proof that sunlight weakens long waves and broadens short waves, affecting radio transmissions since last fall.

D. P.R Coates CKY 9 Winniper

Bracken Addresses Manitoba Problems in Legislature

Winnipeg reports Bracken, in a throne speech reply, outlines Manitoba plans for road and inner development funding, secondary industries alongside primary sectors, and direct settlement of vacant lands to accelerate economic growth. He pledges rust research funding from Manitoba’s Cat Board revenue.

Winnipeg Manitoba Juhn Hracke Stracken Urackes Seid

Prince Fractures Collarbone in Horse Accident

Prince of Wales Prince Ingine suffered a fractured collarbone when thrown from a horse at Little Shetton while hunting Fertile hounds. He fell on his left shoulder and returned to London for attention. This marks his fifteenth accident in the nation, with a prior collarbone fracture in February 1924 near Leighton Bustard during training.

Leicester Ingine Prince of Wales Little Shetton London Leighton Bustard

Government May Cancel Proposal to Convert Coast Ships

A special Manchester Colonist report states that strong representations from Unidoh Columbia and government officials led to the likely cancellation of the plan to convert Coastwise Canadian ships from coal to oil burners. The work was once slated for Prince Rupert but faced opposition in British Columbia, with objections voiced by local opponents. Prohibition initiatives in Toronto surfaced, aiming to bolster temperance groups and push the dry side of prohibition before Canadians.

Victoria Rom Orawa Unidoh Columbia Prine Rupert Tenemy

Farmers Back Uni Saskatoon Vote on Amalgamation

The Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association held its 25th annual convention in Saskatoon and voted in favor of amalgamating with the Farmers' Union of Canada after a brief debate and presentation of a draft agreement. St. Goddard and Macgregor led discussion as the crowd supported the plan.

Uni Saskatoon Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association Wheltaingly Cylon of Canada Ne Coasters

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