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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
5
The Austin event announces an athletics and school fair on Monday July 2 with a varied sports program. Posters give full particulars and invite residents to meet friends at the fair.
Mr and Mrs J W Smith and family thank friends for loving sympathy after the death of their only son and brother Fre J A Smith who died in France May 25 The Welcome Wible Class and the Basil Boss sent floral tributes.
The debate on Canada's compulsion bill began in the house of commons with Premier Borden moving the second reading of The Mil Service Act 19. Sir Wilfrid Laurier urged postponement until electors vote on the principle. A lengthy debate is expected, with ten days likely to dispose of the question. Borden cited census figures showing large numbers of single and married men aged 20 to 45 and 20 to 34 as available manpower.
A broken 18 acre tract in section 35 west of 1st South includes a fenced parcel and a good house. Located 1% miles south of Firdsie Siding. Apply to Sho K Calkins, Leslie, Salk to Jos. Dh Dalgietsh Rotate.
J S Woods vice president of the Manitoba Grain Growers Association was chosen as the Independent candidate for the next Dominion election at Portage la Prairie. The nomination occurred at the convention called by the Portage District Association of the Grain Growers supporting the National Political platform.
Elsmith Sunday School members will canvass Gimli and nearby districts for eggs and butter or other contributions to the fund. Contributions have been appreciated in Gimli and a liberal response is hoped this year. Collectors are scheduled for Tuesday June 26 and 27.
The Firdate Pine Creek and Forest side Chapters of 1.C.D.B. host a community picnic at Mr. C. H. Manus home. A ladies and mens baseball tournament with prizes, various races and contests. Entrance $1.00, supper 25c for adults, children free. Proceeds support soldiers. Everyone welcome.
A fragmentary notice outlines homestead rules under Canadian North West land laws. It mentions a female head of family eligibility, entry by surveyor agency, fees around eight dollars, a three year cultivation requirement, and patents upon completion. The garbled text references residence, proof of occupancy, and labor or soil conditions under Dominion land policy.
A musical evening at Mrs E J Manns home Friday July Sth from seven thirty to ten thirty supports soldiers comforts. Ice cream and home made candy to be sold for proceeds. The Edrans Knutting Guild met at Mrs E Sinclair s home and approved allocations to St Johns Ambulance wool for socks soap for the needy and general comforts.
Mortgage sale notice warns of sale of a farm property in Manitoba under a legal mortgage. It specifies sale terms, cash deposit of twenty percent, taxes due, and reserve price details to be announced at sale. Inquiries directed to Prouty, Hoskin & Company at Farmer Building, 538 Stanley Avenue, Winnipeg. Dated Winnipeg, June 1917.
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