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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
5
An unclear government notice references a Dominion Lands Agency entry and a deputy of the Minister at the Interior. It mentions conditions and proxy rights for a homestead and warns of unauthorized publication of the advertisement.
After leasing the blacksmith shop east of Glover's Hardware, J Little & Sons announces general blacksmithing and machine work with emphasis on plows binders separators and engines. They invite trial orders and promise good work at reasonable prices to gain district patronage.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk announces a tax sale by auction for arrears of taxes and costs. The sale will take place in MacGregor on Tuesday afternoon at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer. Dated June 12, 19. TR. VARDON, Treasurer.
From the premises of the undersigned about June 22 a red mare of about three years old vanished. A later notice states about July 1 eight head of cattle including six yearlings a two year old and a nine month old, branded with O and a center E in O. Inform the owner Jon Emerson, MacGregor. 15 31.
The report notes strong crops despite a dry period with boiler inspector Campbell touring threshing engines. Mentions include Miss B Davison of Neepawa aiding her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs DB Fellow, and Mr C A Lowe of Portage renewing old trends. Mothat reports splendid crops at Fitdale.
Beaver community reports include Mrs T No Martin of Calgary visiting relatives at Quill Lake for a few days. Orange Lodge members spent July 12 in Winnipes and praise Winnipeg treatment. George West expands his store while Ivon West loses a driver. Orangemen met at Wesley church with Rev Kennedy speaking to a large crowd.
Local officials note a rising need for farm hands as crop area expands and yields are expected to be heavy. Applications for help are not being recorded due to high demand and staffing limits, with about 25 000 of 30 000 workers needed to meet early harvest needs.
Ottawa reports a shift in Canadian drinking habits with beer consumption rising while spirits drop. The Inland Revenue Department notes spirits per capita fell from 1.501 in 1906 to 0.800 last year, beer rose from 5.255 gallons in 1906 to a higher figure, and wine declined from 0.910 in 1906 to 0.85 last year.
The branch train schedule shows Moosejaw and Brandon locals with numbers and times. It notes departures at 11 30 on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday and returns at 18 00 on the same days.
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