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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
4
In recent years the clans of horses and cattle have improved and farmers are increasing stock significantly. The district now supports better agriculture and plans to hold an annual show, aiming to showcase improved farming and livestock.
The author urges balanced remarks about local officials. They argue most council members serve without pay and deserve praise. Honest criticism can improve governance, while consistent fault finding risks deterring capable men from offering service.
The July crop bulletin from MacGregor, Manitoba notes drier weather reduces yields yet harvest still expected around late August. Despite repeated forecasts calling crops failures in the district, the MacGregor area reports steady land buying, new homes, and farm improvements funded by crops. The writer argues persistent reports misstate conditions and that MacGregor crops have performed well for years.
The MacGregor Grain Growers and local farmers discuss reviving the Agricultural Society with promises of free lectures from Agricultural College professors. Deputy Minister Golden urges reorganizing the society and inviting broader farmer participation to restore the district’s annual fair.
Report notes six months of activity with 52 members on the roll. A public meeting at Mz TH Suevh discussed temperance and local option law, with lunch served and a program starting around 7.30. A preservation committee was formed to gauge sympathy and support for temperance work.
Market notes list prices for wheat at No 1 Northern and others around 1 to 1.5 dollars per bashel, barley at 15 cents, eggs 10 cents per dozen, dressed cattle five weight, hides 3 cents, fowl 19 cents, and spring chickens. Potatoes priced near two bas.
The notice hints at a lighted West event for the season of 19 wealth and weather permitting, proceeding along the same route as last year.
The American Sure Horse Association certifies the Shin Stallion Light of the West foaled 18M died and is entered in the American Sire Horse Registry. Len W Cochran of Crawfordsville Indiana described horse color features and lineage. The certificate, issued March 18, 19 by J Howden Acting Minister of Agriculture and Immigration, confirms registration details and horse soundness at issue.
Terms to insure 315 payable once single leap five dollars payable at service. On disposing of mares before foaling time charged whether in foal or not. All accidents wares at risk of owners Thompson owner.
A local plea urges residents to support town manufacturers to strengthen the economy and keep trade circulating locally. It argues buying outside harms the community, leaves empty stores, and invites dry rot as outsiders gain edge. Supporting home industries benefits all in the district.
C. E. Sheldon announces he will keep the Shire Horse stock in the Wellington and Beaver Creek districts for another season. Terms offer a 15 dollar deduction or 20 percent discount if paid by March 1 1910. All mares insured against accidents.
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