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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
4
A partially legible notice notes events centered on Tretiwey and an event labeled Thursday in January. Details are incomplete but imply an upcoming meeting or game with local figures referenced. Further context is not readable.
Farmers in the district, aided by a local bank backed co operative, focus on dairy cows and poultry to improve market outlets. The effort, under the auspices of the caravan of Trade, highlights raising high yield cows and introducing a dairy creamery to expand cream production and honey harvest.
Enthusiasm at a Masonic Hall gathering supported a proposal for a pooled sale of coarse grains. Mr. Stivett outlined details while 75 percent of attendees favored joining, with implications for future participation by townships in North Norfolk and nearby regions as plans move to the second wheat pool payment.
Roderick McKenzie, 75, a Winnipeg pioneer of the Red River alley and regarded as the father of the United Farmers of Manitoba, died at his home after a lingering illness that began three years ago. He retired while serving as secretary and organizer of the Canadian Council of Agric.
The article describes new oil burning vessels planned for Pacific Coast service. It outlines a thousand mile range, scenic route appeal, and a proposed Inland Passage service with high passenger capacity. It notes 325 first class berth cabins, 22 two berth cabins, private baths and showers, and safety standards exceeding regulations. Both ships to enter service early in 1925.
A Dominion farmer suffered a paralytic stroke and never fully recovered, with doctors and Field Secretary Jed Cross outlining relief efforts. The piece notes sugar distributions and community aid, detailing Cross’s travels and the hardship of keeping homes and livelihoods afloat, amid railroad construction and regional industry challenges.
Mac Young presides at a prayer meeting at Union Church as the community closes the old year and looks toward January 1st. The church requests all reports and a balanced year-end statement.
Anglican church notes a day of activities on February 1 a Sunday School and Thirteen Class Evensong and Sermon. A Wednesday evening topic on the 25th is listed followed by Thursday the 29th at 8 pm. A members meeting is scheduled in the Mason building with names and times unspecified.
For sale a six room and bath residence listed as 102it with stable henhouse and garage. Cash price 1250 dollars or 1400 dollars and 9 cents on balance. Occupied by S. F. Apply Sidney Wyton in Douglas, Manitoba.
Harness, brushes, surry combs, clippers and more for horse care. Includes nose bags, blankets, wraps, helters and other essentials for stable comfort and maintenance. A complete headquarters for horse owners.
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