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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
5
Geo West and Co report record growth and expanded goods to attract frugal buyers. They state they do not use Winnipeg commission houses and sell directly to consumers. They advertise high prices for farmers produce and claim top quality flour with no compensation for damaged ovens or old stoves causing bread to rise too high.
Summary of homestead rules detailing head of household eligibility and land size requirements. Provisions allow proxy entry with conditions. Joint owners must notify the agent of changes in residence and farming duties. Unauthorized publication will not be paid.
For sale this seven room corner parcel at Hampden and Turner streets. The property measures 100 by 120 feet and includes a stable. Prospective buyers should contact Herald Office for details.
Public auction advertised by Walter Smith Auctioneer at the Stanley House MacGregor on Monday July 7 at 1 pm. Auction includes village land parcels and a large frame building described as a general downstall. Property located in the Village of MacGregor, Manitoba with details from the land titles office.
An 11 year months old registered Shorthorn cow described as a grand animal by the observer.
Beaver Echoes reports Mr KH McLeod visiting Austin and Carberry to discuss Sunday Schools and church work. The Pathead picnic is praised, an Orange Lodge meeting is noted, Tom Graham's return from Quill Lake, and prospects for crops. A baseball practice between Pathben Wellington teams is mentioned, with the annual Templars picnic upcoming and Mort Thompson and Miss Lamon visiting Portage.
The notice invites four teams to a village baseball event west of the village. It mentions a bake sale, a welcoming gathering, and a bracket setup. The reader is urged to remember the date and attend.
Rosendale will hold a Sabbath opening at 2 o clock in the afternoon conducted by Yorron Fraser B D of Pia Prairie. A special dinner will be served on Monday evening the 22nd followed by a literary and musical program.
A sunny Pathhead picnic on Tuesday drew country and town folk to games and games for children. Wellington and Pathhead played a nine inning baseball with Pathhead winning 12 to 11 as the booth sold briskly and families enjoyed races and socializing.
MacGregor football team traveled to Austin for a league game. The match was closely contested and ended with a tied score after both halves. League standings were to follow.
A Wednesday afternoon girls baseball game in Austin drew strong spectator interest as the Young Indies of Austin faced opponents with McGregor and McGregor at bat. Miss Dagg pitched, Miss Macdonald caught, with Miss Black and Miss Hayman infield and outfield help. Austin led 5 to 4 after five innings, and the crowd cheered the young players as they stretched for a late-inning rally.
Starting Sunday last the C PLR summer card came into effect with westbound trains unaffected. The eastbound train leaves here at 1145 on Monday Wednesday and Friday and runs to Minnedosa. Here on Thursday and Saturday at 1530 the service runs.
A lost herd listing describes 12 head including red cows with bells a red cow a black and white cow and several heifers and calves. Owners are asked to contact Geo West or the undersigned with details about the whereabouts or to claim the animals.
Notice invites all farmers in the neighborhood to attend a meeting of the Light Hill Grain Growers East Association at Forester's Hall Austin on July 10 at 1 30 PM to organize and become members. Mr McKenzie of Brandon will attend and binding twine prices are requested from farmers and dealers.
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