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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
2
The piece warns of political barnacles attaching to power, hindering Liberal progress. It describes three types: blind partisans who cling to a ship, anti-Tory hardliners defeating rivals, and opportunists doing dirty work for gain. The article calls for removing these barnacles to advance Liberal principles.
A fragmented critique argues reform is needed as parliament is viewed as corrupt and captured by railway and manufacturing interests. The writer condemns pre election pledges ignored by factions, calling for accountability and genuine changes despite elite influence.
The piece argues for constitutional reform and anti corruption measures. It urges church leaders and preachers to denounce political evil, calls for swift trials for elected officials who steal constituencies, and proposes special courts to promptly decide MPs' right to sit in parliament.
The newspaper defends Liberal principles while condemning an indecent Observations piece. It apologizes to readers for the prior offence, asserts independence, and vows continued scrutiny of government actions against taxpayer burdens and political conduct.
A garbled passage cites tax figures claiming Manitobans pay far more than needed, with over 3,500 dollars in fear and a claim that residents shoulder 4,000 more than the per capita subsidy. It contrasts provincial and Dominion costs and consumer taxes amid disputes.
A fragment argues that taxing resident traders while allowing transient traders from other cities to operate without equal taxes harms local merchants. It contends a policy to curb transient agents and protect year round retail businesses, warning it could reduce local merchants and ongoing establishments. The excerpt hints at a planned fee change to attract or deter merchants and balance competition.
The note describes Knoxs selling oil n leather goods, underwear, dress fabrics at 45 cents, and a large fur stock from Merrick Bros with over 1000 dollars in furs. It mentions Challene tea, a sale, and general trade offerings as merchants promote value and variety to townspeople.
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