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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
8
Thursday market prices listed for various foods while residents and visitors travel between Austin MacGregor and Winnipeg. Local events include a ballroom dance the Quadrille club and a hockey game, plus notices about a buggy cushion theft and a farm loan offer. A public auction is planned for James Tabbernar stock and effects with further sale details in notices.
H G Morison spent Sunday Postage in Prairie. A E Phillion of Winnipeg was in town on Tuesday. Hon Mac Walter Clifford with a visitor on Tuesday as Miss M Mawhinney. In Prairie visited Mrs one week at Portage la Prairie on business. Mr Charlton of Portage la Prairie was in town on business Tuesday. Mr Vavasour of Austin with Macuregor visitor on Tuesday week. Robert Lawne butcher of Carberry was found dead last Thursday morning. J D Hunt solicitor for the county attended council meeting here on Tuesday. Charles Bailey of Estevan formerly of the Hewldt staff was showing acquaintances in town this week. Richard Street Whitewood Sask spent a day in town with his brother Street. Mrs home on Saturday spent visit with friends at Toronto and eastern points. Dr and Mrs Hiaworth take the opportunity of thanking the people of MacGregor and vicinity for their bereavement.
A mixed page reports on agricultural improvements, soil quality, and transportation rate trends in Ontario. It notes lower wheat shipping costs by lake and rail, civic notices of church and school matters, a hospital limb surgery, a Winnipeg teaching appointment for Mrs. Andrew Chisholm, and a humorous local anecdote about a faulty horse care remedy and a balky horse trainer.
A local ad lists Fresh Pork Smoked Meat Lamb White Fish Pickled Herrings Holland Mackerel Sardines Oysters Turkeys Chickens Sausages Pork Bologna and other meats. Prices are stated as living prices with a note the shop is one door west of Municipal.
A vintage prompt asks whether reading or sewing tires the eyes as before and suggests eye strain may be eased by a visit to correct glasses. The quirky phrasing reflects old OCR style and invites readers to consider eyewear adjustment for clearer vision.
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