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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
1
A listing of 160 acres with 90 acres broken and a well fenced posted near Macgrazor. Implements on wire will be available for sale or transfer and the property is three miles from Macgrazor, offering immediate access for farming.
Wheat prices edge up to 87 as market reports show stronger demand. Farm property values and wagon purchases noted at the lowest rates, with emphasis on financing options and agriculture financing signals.
Letter from a concerned reader objects to the crowding of the Bullard room for amusements, urging moderation and restraint. He notes costs for names must be paid, warns young men against idle evenings, and urges residents to spend time at home with friends and pursue better, profitable activities. The missive also mentions local social events, illness recoveries, and community gatherings in Beaver Creek and Pathhead.
An old clipping touts Confederation Life offering immediate life policy and 0 percent loans on town and farm property. It extolls self reliance and urges inquiries for full particulars on application, claiming three years of existence and strong Canadian backing.
Austin residents Jas. Bandail and W. G. Fraser made Saturday trips for business and bonspiel events. Avery purchased RB D Morris’s imiplex eluinee. Mrs. W. T. Speed joined the Winnipeg bonspiel. Hon. W. Clifford traveled to Winnipeg Tuesday for Robi local matters. Jas. McGregor and another colleague returned from the west with a car of nurses. Mrs. McLean of Portage visited Mrs. Wolf and returned home Saturday. Miss Carew at Portage aided by her brother J. G A very pleasant evening at A. J. Tempest’s with local youths Thursday.
Brampton Jr. and James Jennell with son Charlie left Wednesday for a two week visit to a western town. Mr. West Jones lands a position with the Canadian Northern Railway Co. and plans spring work. The schoolhouse and contents to be sold at auction Saturday February 22 at 2 PM. Charlie Stree to auction 424 very pleasant evening at Mr. Win. Young’s home Friday for a monthly socials kickoff. An impromptu program with games and gramophone selectors featured the event. Election results show two new school districts: C. Lye and Was. Emerson for the era school district and S. We.
Writ from J Moore and T Cook in the stern district offers fencing material for sale. The notice mentions five sominations and a Victona Ont location, with Farm Fencing OnLy FOR SALE BY PHE ONT as the lead.
Local letters report a surprise party for Emmeline and visits by Messrs Morris WalkER Cairns and Ro Walke of Barats. Several residents visit Portage and Macgregor, while Mr. Stewart suffers a wagon accident and hopes to recover. Organ hasn’t appeared yet, and many townsfolk travel, buy a threshing machine, or host guests.
A vintage notice promotes life pills for workers facing fatigue and indigestion. It suggests relief from headaches and daily troubles with overwork. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents, the ad emphasizes quick, affordable aid for laborers.
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