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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
5
Synopsis details homestead and preemption rules for settling lands in the North West. Mentions per acre cultivation requirements and conditions for staking a claim. Written by W. W. Cory CMG Deputy Minister of the Interior. Unauthorized publication of this advertisement is not permitted.
Austin residents and couples visited Manitoba towns including Winnipeg Brandon Moose Jaw and Beaver over the past week. Mrs A Bather and Mrs Hicken and Tam joined. The New Year’s dance proceeds and expenses were donated to the Red Cross Fund.
The 1917 Court Austin No 1 COF installation on January 4 resulted in officers including W.G. Bryce as Clue Ranger, J Willett as Rec Sec, Hubs Tresnier C. Mills as Chaplain, and trustees A Pickering C Mrs. The Auditor’s Report showed strong finances. A social gathering followed, with plans for February 1 oyster supper and all members urged to attend and bring an apple.
The Governor General delivers a Patriotic appeal to Canadians and families, noting about fifty thousand dependents rely on the Fund and that $12,000,000 is needed for the next year. He expresses confidence people will contribute the necessary sum to sustain the patriotic relief efforts. Signed Davosit.
The article notes the Yayot Grain Growers annual entertainment planned for Kraday in February with Mr and Mrs Justice and others visiting for Christus M. Sotherimed and local guests from Roblin and Sasksews. It mentions a winter hindrance but anticipates continued community activities and a strong turnout.
School report from BacoT lists pupils and merit rankings with names such as Jean Meignen Parneont Alice Smialipi Firace Shaw and Longstreet, scores including 69 and 79, and mentions educators or supervisors like Leslie Tait and Laura Nellie Axy TL Vouse Me Daisy Longstreet. The fragmentary OCR reads as a merit order list with several students and numeric grades.
An excerpt explains a Kansan newspaper motto broken into three lines. It suggests when you lie let it be down to a pleasant ear, when you drink let it be pure, and when you swear let it be to patronize your home paper by paying subscriptions.
A farm listing describes land 142 miles from Katrine station suitable for stock, featuring Squirrel Creek running through and first class soil with timber. Clear title. Terms and particulars available from NEES LAMONT at Beaver Man.
Fragmented OCR list shows numerous personal names, surnames, initials, and scattered places. No complete event or coherent report is readable. The readable material resembles a roster or index of individuals rather than a distinct news item with actions or outcomes.
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