The Markets Wood Prices Cord Readings
Market notes show wood prices quoted at 21.75 to 22.00 per cord, reflecting a narrow trading range. This brief item lists current values without further context or contributing factors.
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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
8
Market notes show wood prices quoted at 21.75 to 22.00 per cord, reflecting a narrow trading range. This brief item lists current values without further context or contributing factors.
A fragment from Town Topics notes Pete Martin and Son, visits by Turner and Rourke, and Geo Walker's Winnipeg death. It mentions Martel's Weekly in Winnipeg, Mrs H Giffin visiting Siduy, andMacGregor as a hub for commercial travelers. Residents discuss organizing a town celebration in coming weeks amid travel and trade activity.
Mr. D McLean travels west on a tour while Arbor Day passes quietly amid snow kept indoors. Mary Wilson departs for Winnipeg to study at a business college. Pete Martin’s cigars delight locals. The Carberry fire brigade resigns amid council friction over charges. John Ross paints his store interior improving its looks. A grand brass band concert is planned with surprises. Thos Leech seeks to address Southend districts and other invited spots. Wet weather dampens sports but pleases farmers. two married MacGregor baseballers challenge Portage la Prairie men, aiming to beat the younger generation, with hopes of victory confirmed.
Local advertisements promote farm safes, barrels, shirts, hats, and cheap goods at Merrick Bros Morrison's and The Herald. Vendors seek butter and eggs, praise the National Cream Separator, and urge customers to try Lake of the Woods flour for bread. New stock and spring goods arrive from Glovers Morrison’s and other shops.
Instructions claim Nerviline relieves toothache instantly by applying to cavity and gum and bathing swollen areas. The ad asserts rapid, lasting relief and promotes Nerviline as a top selling liniment for nearly fifty years.
The Council of the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk announces a Court of Revision to inspect the Assessment Rolls. Ratepayers must lodge complaints with the council at least ten days before the sitting. The Court will meet at Cook's Place in the village of MacGregor on May 2 at 10 am.
Advert says watch-spring corset is best with long or short options from N Holmes and invites ladies to view a 35c rubber line at J Rourke’s shop.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jas B Fox at Orangeville on May 4. The infant joins the Fox family of P W Martin. A second birth records a son for Mr and Mrs P Martin of Fox-At and the MacGregor family with a May 11 birth date.
A year and a half old roan horse with a white line across its back went missing about three weeks ago. It has a neck rope and an ape around its neck. Information is sought through RE Tali and others.
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