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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
2
A letter to the Herald editor from Moss Back questions who enforces local by laws in MacGregor. The writer notes bicycles on sidewalks and occasional street scraps, criticizing selective prosecution based on who is involved.
A reader letter voices frustration with how funds are spent by ward councils in North Norfolk. It argues contractors overpay workers, parts of the ward lack roads while others are improved, and council oversight is weak. The writer proposes a road committee including council members to curb self interested spending and demand tendered contracts.
Minutes note a Council of Revision meeting at Forester's hall Austin in June 1902 with all members present chaired by the Reeve. The session reclassified assessments for 1902, reducing several sums and correcting owners. Notable changes include Kr. Stirling to 760 and others to lower values for Properties and individuals.
Local records show numerous property and personal tax appeals with many adjustments in Portage la Prairie area. Multiple owners including J Smith, Arkell Stock, Fred Atkinson, Sidney, and Wm Knox saw reductions or changes in assessed values. some notes list new owners or tenant additions and several high assessments reduced to figures like 600, 560, 640, and 860.
An advertisement touts Liquid Electricity as a universal pain remedy for humans and horses with a single application. It markets bottles priced at 6s 6d or 81 per bottle and promotes the Winnipeg gay Tribune home delivery for 50 cents a month or $1 a year, plus premium pictures of royal figures.
The shop advertises the latest Coronation Tie and a range of men's summer apparel. It highlights shirts, neglige shirts, dresses, and cashmere hose, plus ready-made skirts, hats, gloves, and parasols for a smart summer look. It encourages customers to browse patterns in dress goods and comfortable underwear.
Fragmented text presents a boastful sale pitch about Kia vehicles and AOL services. It implies ongoing offers and urges urgency to benefit financially, but lacks clear events, dates, or concrete actions.
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