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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
4
A garbled text fragment presents a distorted set of moral maxims resembling Bible style commandments. It mentions duties such as not waiting to act, avoiding boastfulness, and offering prudent judgment, though the transcription is riddled with typos and odd phrases. The piece invokes guidance on character and work themes with scattered references to prudence and integrity.
Fragmented Beaver page reports farming activity and construction plans. H. Annison advances farm machine work, Jas McKenzie and T. Auvineo tied to grain storage projects, and Geo Westating figures in the Western Canats Mills market. Water quality and disease cautions appear amid skating rink patronage and sand hauling for bailing.
The report details a catastrophic maritime collision involving the steamship Florid a with 1100 aboard and multiple vessels including the Republic and Baltic. several steamers responded, transferring passengers and aiding survivors while the Republic sank and White Star line vessels offered distress signals and rescue efforts.
Bagot Grain Growers held a Friday gathering with attendees from Sesendale Edwin MacGregor and Hexver. Mr Roberts chaired the session and a lengthy program followed featuring remarks by Gamel Hongli Wal den and Baekte. Performers included Misses An and Cais recital and Miss Grobh led new members on the roll. The intermission preceded a national anthem finale.
Reports highlight a successful carnival at the skating rink with many in costume, a strong turnout for a dance by the Quad ile Club, and a skating rink event drawing crowds. Mentions of a Winnipeg bonspiel, a car rally, and drivers led by Chas McLutyre of Arizona are noted alongside a recent fair where McGregor claimed a prize. Hon. Walter Clifford leaves for New York with family relatives.
The death occurred at Kamsack on Friday last of Frederick Earl a former MacGregor resident aged 60. He had enjoyed good health until a recent illness developed into pneumonia. He leaves a widow and a daughter Mrs RD Muir of MacGregor. The remains were taken to Portage la Prairie for interment on Monday. Rev Pharlow Fraser of the Presbyterian church officiated. The community expresses sympathy to MacGregor friends.
Ottawa report outlines the division of districts under a chief commissioner with regions in Manitoba and Sassateliew. Me. Mel oversees the west, with Dr. Columei assisting. An industrial department seeks station-by-station data on local attractions, settlements, and manufacturing potential to foster Great West development and profitable investment.
A fragmented market price notice details rates for oats barley and potatoes with live weight hides fowl and spring chicken. It lists per bushel or per pound figures such as oats barley two cents to the pound and potatoes forty cents per bas. The text is garbled but indicates fluctuating agricultural commodity prices.
A Wombat Gauntlet went missing on January South of Rovert small and MacGregor. Please return to the Herald Office. ROBT SMALL.
The Vendors inform that the sale property lies about a short distance northeast of Macrexcor Town in the Manitoba area. A reserve bid and terms: 2 percent cash, balance on delivery. sale will be offered under provincial sale terms and conditions.
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