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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
1
A historical notice from the Brampton School Board outlines roles and names including treasurer secretary and other officers. It references Malle and various local figures such as Patton Rutherford and Stacey in a formal roster of board members and management.
A local store explains creamery cheques are worth five cents more than a dollar, framing it as business logic to ensure butter quality and uniform value. The note argues the system reduces risk, pleases customers, and supports farmers while delivering 3 percent additional value to buyers using creamery cheques.
A brief item notes a physician and surgeon with a connection to a drug store named Metsrae M in a historic local listing. The fragmentary OCR offers limited identifiable details beyond professional roles and business association.
The page presents a long discussion on Sunday observance with arguments for and against the Sabbath as the traditional day of rest. It contrasts theological positions, business interests, and working people’s concerns. The issue is framed through a Toronto example and references to corporate practices and laws. It also lists school standings and student names across several subjects, showing class performance and attendance. The piece weaves social commentary with local school records, including names such as Bella McDougall Mamie Paisley Hannah Parkinson Jennie Down James Parkinson George Williams Rosetta Down Willie Elliott Addie Pies Muirhead Milford Duns and others.
May school marks list students including Aiten Bigger Alan Maggie McMinn Winnie Campbell and Edith Poyser. Local items note a new barn, frost damage to wild fruits, a proposed Metirezor, and a temperate mix of weather, farm concerns, and community events.
Mr Jones from Sidney reports a new brick foundation being erected for a building to be Mr Mason's. A gentleman from England has landed in the area and moved his family in, with attendance at school increasing and the teacher urging regular pupil participation. A evangelist has held services in Austin and Verde. A local football club has formed, eyeing a game with McGregor roasts, with officials named Monregor captain, Cleveland, McGregor, Bryce, and Moore as secretary. Evening practices are open at the schoolhouse grounds.
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