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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
10
Reports from Glos Falls New York July 7 describe a deadly tornado sweeping through the countryside. It flattened buildings and tore trees from the ground while killing a farmer and injuring others. Rescue efforts and casualty counts continued as relief arrived.
Farmers urged to examine the Manitoba Farmers Mutual Insurance Co plan promising reliable hail coverage at a fair rate. Testimonials from Portage la Prairie and others praise adjusters and trust, urging farmers to consider the five year plan and its benefits amid storm losses.
In Toronto the pursuit of a 1000 reward continues as Chief Duncan of Camptelitor and Onge, Bank of Nova Scotia caretaker, are tied to a bank robbery case. St Onge allegedly identified Pare Holden, but police later detained Holden and two others, finding no evidence and releasing them, amid claims of a mistaken arrest on the railway track.
An extended account details a Winnipeg to Yale excursion via CPR lines in June. The narrative follows towns, mountain passes, and hubs like Moose Jaw Banff Field Revelstoke and Mount Stephen, highlighting scenic wonders, high bridges, glaciers and the Great Divide. The party experiences broad valleys, snow sheds, and the roaring Great Glacier, with tributes to CPR efficiency and scenic grandeur.
Disjointed recollections recount a rough game in Ohio with injuries and a long journey. The narrator recalls betting, travel hardships, a captain defying authorities, and a rough bar scene as the crowd reacts to a late decision. The piece blends sport, travel, and barroom anecdotes with vivid local color.
A fragmented European style rant questions why a paper failed. It mentions a man named Lois Blanc or Blave and a confusing critique of publicity and advertising. The piece avoids clear events or dates, presenting a blurred, negative reflection on journalism and public interest.
Grain and stock broker Brien features in correspondence about margins and lots. Mentions grain purchases and carriage arrangements with vague notations from a 19th century ledger. The fragment hints at brokerage activity and trade terms in a local market.
A crowded market page lists grain prices and commodities from Fort William and Glenora including wheat, oats, barley, corn and rye with per ton or per bushel rates. It also notes live cattle and hog prices, dairy product quotes, and a July Toronto scene where Anglo Saxon unity is urged by Chicago Cadets visiting the city hill for speeches.
Reports list lives lost in Crookston and extensive damage across the Red River valley on Friday night with initial details arriving via train from St Cloud. Officials northern Minnesota describe widespread destruction as crews assess casualties and impact.
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