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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
5
An Edison phonograph promotion highlights models starting at $12.50. The ad touts the device as a lasting diversion for babies, youths, and the whole family, promising an attractive home with music from band, orchestra, or concert settings.
A two year old white bull strayed near Laren, with owner listed as W Urver. Authorities seek restraint and return of the animal.
A fragmented auction notice lists tired farming gear and livestock. Items include several horses, cattle and heifers with ages. plows such as Imperial Gang Plows and Flying Dutchman Plow. harrows and walking plows. various wagon, sleigh, and harness sets. skids, ropes, and tool bits. and feed like oats and hay. Distinct entities: Imperial Gang Plows, Flying Dutchman Plow, Verity walking plow, Bain Watson wagons, Wy L harness, 700 ts oats, Wil Hay. The text is incomplete but indicates a large farm equipment and live stock sale.
Household goods listed for sale include a Grand Jewel Cook stove with reservoir two kitchen fairies parlor heating stove bedstead washstand writing desk six chairs toilet sets flour chest barrel char few well cared for farm items grain water barrels chains forks and gear. Terms: cash under $10. over that credit on notes due November 1 1909 at 5 percent. Geo Gregor Beaver Prop. D McDonald & Auctioneers.
In mid February a carload of work horses will arrive from the West. The lot is strong for workers and must be sold quickly to make stable room. Prices will be set very low to encourage prompt purchases and large savings for early buyers.
H W Baker of Austin announces he has reinstated his auctioneering business in the municipality of North Norfolk with a renewed license. He pledges attentive service and notes that terms are available on application.
An ad for Preventics promotes a nonquinine cold remedy claiming faster relief from colds with fewer symptoms. It touts no quinine, simple dosage, and claims it can shorten illness, including fever and fatigue, with emphasis on early use and family suitability.
Public notice states the partnership Lereto for Ramsay and Fleming liverymen of MacGregor is dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due must be paid by February 1, 1909. Anyone with claims against the firm should present them to Fleming before Feb 1 for settlement.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk announces the 1909 assessment roll is open for inspection at the office until March 29 1909. Complaints must be lodged by March 20 with revision sitting scheduled for March 31 at 10 am in the Municipal Hall MacGregor to hear all valid complaints.
In a Thursday hockey clash Brotherhood of Porto beat the Protehers 7 to 3. MacGregor stood out with four goals as the visitors challenged early but Porto pulled away in the last half. J Clarke anchored the win with crucial plays and a 2-1 game for Mac. A Rapid City ladies' hockey club is noted as a nearby development.
The Mackregor players controlled the fast game, leading 5 to 0 by halftime. McCormick was penalized once, while Gregor and McGregor stood out for their strong play as the squad earned praise from students after an Oyster supper following the contest.
The excerpt discusses the Che Pur Yuan Pen-fem han tribe and the Akkas also wearing cloth gaiters over white trousers, believed to restrain women from leaving with lovers. It links these to ancient Carthaginian metal leg garters and notes the faded significance of the old custom. A young man remarks on a sap shot portrait and Carmadge and Le’s comments about the photographer. A final quip advises not to shame a crying baby at an entertainment, recalling one’s own infancy.
The author, a seasoned rail traveler with about 40 000 miles yearly, discovers a spinal risk from sitting with one’s back to the engine. He advises facing the bore whenever possible, asserting the principle is sound and will be supported by others he has counseled to do so.
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