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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1899
Page
4
The fragment argues that representation is tyranny and echoes debates about class, immigration, and franchise. It invokes Hugh J. Macdonald and imagines a Transvaal scenario where the upper ten would be denied rights, highlighting recurring tensions between power, wealth, and political inclusion.
A fragment discusses the Laurier government facing Liberal party tension over tariff policy. It argues protection remains the leading tariff principle and claims manufacturers and monopolists influence the government, urging Liberal leaders to uphold principles and challenge protected interests.
At a recent meeting Hon. Mr. Clifford urged building a fund to keep bridges and culverts in thorough repair within the municipality. He criticized current road making methods as imperfect and argued for a sensible, business like change to achieve better roads at lower costs, inviting ratepayers’ consideration.
A report notes the opening of a new road linking Rowehill and Rossendale. It highlights improved access for residents and potential local traffic changes. Officials judge the project a key infrastructure enhancement with expected daily vehicle flow increases.
The writer recalls a recent visit to the creamery taught by Mr. Gilroy, praising Mr. McLeod for his careful operations. The process is described as clean and exact, yielding butter of fine flavor and purity. At review there were 0,000 pounds of butter in stock, marking a very successful season and promising continued operation through supply.
The Privy Council at Ottawa settled the cross ings issue for Methven and Portage. The S N P R Co will install interlocking switches at Portage before November 15 and may use construction trains meantime. Interlocking devices at Methven are withdrawn and a prompt car transfer is ordered. No sympathy is needed for Mr. Fisher as the authorities acted.
The piece argues for public ownership of railways, citing support from Britons, Americans, and leaders in business and academia. It notes approvals across political lines and among farmers in Manitoba, with figures like Richard T. Ely and Leland Stanford mentioned as proponents. The author insists the issue is urgent and cannot be ignored.
Patchwork report covers Johnson losses and plastering issues, Mr Doigist and Mr Batts, threshing of 2 000 hastrels of wheat and 23 000 baskets of oats, recent rain relief for farmers, Bengough entertainment, N P railway near settlement, threshing fire scare, egg and dairy prices, calf bring-in day on 16th, and Merrick Bros promotions.
Elk Park observers note threshing ends the day for at least three outfits within two miles. Crops look splendid as William Moffatt reports 24 bushels of wheat from 20 acres on 22 11 13. Others named include Air Ee Sinclair and Mr. Durca.
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