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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
4
Allied armies press forward across France with the French seizing the forest of Coucy and approaching La Fere and Laon. British forces push the enemy back and cavalry cross the Tortille River. German retreat accelerates beyond earlier plans, threatening to collapse the Hindenburg line and widen the gap to the French frontier.
A brisk summary notes Canada’s wartime mobilization and finance. It recalls an eight million population, rising army targets, and growing export surplus. It highlights support for Allied loans, domestic reforms, and Canada paying its own way in the war effort. The piece frames Canada as peaceful yet energetic, contributing to military success and relief efforts.
Portage council moves to adopt a by law authorizing 200000 dollars for road and bridge works. Government aims to build nine permanent bridges and 200 miles of main roads. A new link from Winnipeg to Portage is proposed. Geo. Hanna has joined Mechanical Transport and left for Winnipeg with Mrs Hanna.
The Native Heath Club closed its season with an address reviewing the club’s finances and season work. A summer Sport Committee was named. The program featured instrumental and vocal items by town musicians and a lighthearted playlet An American Harem with notable costumes enhancing the presentation.
A notice announces the Albion House in Portage la Prairie will open April 1st and welcomes patrons from Macgregor and district. The hotel has been renovated throughout with strict attention to comfort for guests.
Since October the Pat Flotie Society of Rostendale collected funds totaling $256.59 with allocations including $16.00 as deferral, $50.09 for a fund, $50.00 to Helgian Re nil, and $15.50 plus other gifts to personal recipients who have joined the front.
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