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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
8
Fragmented OCR reads of social and local notices. Mentions visits to New Patterson Motel Portage la Prairie, names such as Mrs Rotest Arnold Mrs Lowrie Mrs Beattie Mrs MacGreg and J K McM Winnipes. Mentions Winnipeg Toronto Ridgeway and C N R, with references to horses and a fatal railway incident last Friday.
Crop reports indicate extreme heat and variable threshing progress across prairie provinces. Man instances show 20 percent of grain threshing in Manitoba, higher in the Brandon area, while Saskatchewan and Alberta face delays due to heavy rain and snow. In Rosendale district, land near Rosendale sold for 25 dollars per acre, signaling rising values. Redford brothers plan to break up nearby lands.
The article notes a rising dairying movement in the western states with new creameries forming beyond. Dairy cattle breeders, aided by associations, are stimulating interest as cows become central to a growing industrial economy. Inducements and arguments push expansion despite concerns of overproduction, with milk and butter tied to diet.
The article discusses grain and dairy economics, noting rising dairy needs and higher prices. It stresses better management over herd sizes, cites studies on profits, and argues a country needs more dairy stock while beef cattle demand could shift markets if it grows significantly.
Dr Rod Grokreative was the sole candidate mentioned at today’s national meeting for Manitoba’s new Le Vas constituency. Returning Officer Giline declared Orok elected.
Describes a farm for sale featuring 190 acres improved and 400 acres pasture fenced with a good water supply on each quarter. Includes a good frame house two stables barn and pasture land. Possible goat farm interest noted. Located in NE SW alignment with water access on quarters.
Notice is given under The Estate Act that all persons asserting claims against the estate of the late Matthew Andrews of Westhame Manitoba must file full written statements of their claims with Cornelia Aree and Matthew Anirew by a specified date. Creditors must deliver details of their accounts and security to J. Tercival MacKinnon, solicitor, at Seem Manitoba, by November with a final distribution to be proved by the appointed administrators.
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