Manitoba needs cheaper freight and fairer laws in 1907
After a long pause Agrícola writes to Manitoba readers urging action on tariffs and railway freight rates, condemning corporate bonuses and advocating public ownership of railways. He praises Lake of the Woods elevator competition, notes farmer gains from reduced freight, and calls for ending the elevator monopoly and wheat combine. He highlights school funding, fair taxation of land held by corporations, and optimism despite European gloom.
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Montreal
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Discounted holiday goods and farm listings urged by dealer
The dealer laments a poor winter for mitts moccasins and toys and urges buying now at big discounts to clear space for spring goods. He touts lower prices on goats wheat farms for sale and rents while warning customers not to miss value. The message hints at selling or renting village properties to stay current with trends.
Communications Notice Regarding Publication Guarantee
Communications indicate no responsibility for the completion of a publication or guarantee of good faith. The message references Seema ty for publication and asserts standard assurances within the context of the failed or uncertain arrangements.
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Letter from Mr Little Describes Ontario Trip And Western Settlement Hope
A reader writes from Ontario describing a long trip home by train via Winnipeg Port Arthur and Rat Portage. He notes engine trouble a hospital visit a milder climate and Ontario mud. He urges McGregorites to promote western settlement and attract young homes to build up the northwest expressing holiday wishes.
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Herald Sun
Ontario
Howe
McGregor
Winnipeg
Port Arthur
Rat Portage
Northwest
News Items of Interest
A collage of 1897 era items notes the Earl of Wilton death British Nile orders, Ontario civic elections, Weyler defiance, New South Wales federation passage, Toronto tax exemptions by law, pope jubilee, Canadian militia armaments, deficits for LCR and P railway, Ontario health mortality, Sudan expeditions, Yukon gold rush steamers from Vancouver, Prince Bismarck health, London Ont city hall collapse casualties, postmaster deficiencies outside Canada.
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