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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
4
A reflective New Year greeting argues happiness rests on character rather than wealth. It urges faith, joy, love, and steadfast Christian values as foundations for lasting happiness, promising prosperity only where inner qualities grow through the year 1927.
A Norfolk member extends season's greetings to residents and urges cooperation for the upcoming legislative session. He notes 1925 farm yields were strong but weather brought disappointment, cites a $900,000 surplus for the year ending April 30 1926, and reports bond sales favorable to Western Canada. Municipal tax cuts by North Norfolk reduced rates about one third since the Bracken government.
Fragmentary text notes a waning turnout and dwindling interest as late fall and early winter discourage residents from meeting. Citizens express a wish to visit more places last year, hoping for a return to gatherings and community activity.
The message recalls a legislature ahead of a June or July vote for a new representative. The speaker emphasizes impartial service to all citizens, regardless of party, church, or nationality, and thanks constituents for five years of support. A hopeful note for 1927 closes the reflection.
The 1927 officers for Temple Lodge No 49 AF and AM were installed on Monday 28 by RW Bro William Cairns with several lodge postmasters assisting. Officers include W Bro HJ Collins WM, DS Naylor, GE Turner PS, T Brown JW, F Berry Secretary, W Cairns Treasurer, and others. The evening event featured a whist drive, a short programme, refreshments, and dancing. The Palmer Orchestra provided music. the event was one of the best in years with many members and families attending.
The annual United Farmers convention of Manitoba will be held January 11 to 14 in Portage la Prairie. Expected crowd nears a thousand as committees arrange lodging and entertainment. Debates include talks by A J M Poole and Mi Gee and sessions on reform, marketing, and seed quality with leaders such as T A Crerar W Landreth and J H Evans.
A local ad touts top harnesses brushes combs clippers and stable supplies for horses. It promises nose bags blankets wraps halters and all essentials for horse care, branding the shop as the premier headquarters for horse feed and gear.
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