This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
4
A letter from the Belgian Relief Fund secretary urges outside aid as the Belgian people face dire need this winter. Donors are asked to send contributions to 200 Garry Street, WA, with receipts forwarded by Rt. Riley and A. Gouzee for every donation.
The dispatch notes Germany seeking a separate peace with Russia and reports the cruiser Pr Adalbert sunk with only part of its crew saved. Canada lists October 15 casualties and POW counts. Britain and Serbia gain strategic pressure while King George urges voluntary support. General Sam Hughes expands winter local recruiting with town initiative and rapid billets.
An aging local figure described as one of the best known old-timers died after a deal in Portage la Prairie on Tuesday October 19. The report notes the individual’s prominence in the community and the circumstances surrounding the event.
Obituary notes the death of a Manitoba resident aged 69 from Rotbert of Rossendale after years of illness. The deceased, previously a Port farming worker, moved to Rossendale with his family where they are well regarded. Survived by a widow. Funeral details not fully legible.
A discussion outlines the economic value of education by comparing forty years of work at $1.30 per day for 300 days per year with schooling days. It estimates a total labor earnings difference WY equals the value of an education, calculated from 2,160 days needed for schooling, implying each day in school is worth over $10 to the pupil.
Regional church notices list services for S. Pauls MacGregor on Oct 3 with 7 pm service and 2.30 pm Sunday School. Christ Church Austin at 1 pm with Holy Communion. Union Churches of MacGregor and district chaired by Rev. JR Johns and Mr. Lane announce Oct 8 with Wellington services at 2 pm and an Exce ble Class at 2.30 pm. Sabbath School welcomes all and youth over 16 invited to the ship open session.
Public sale by William Cairs Auctioneer at Stanley House MacGregor Manitoba on Friday September 26 1915 at noon. Farm lies SE quarter of section 12 township 12 range 11 west. Terms twenty percent cash with balance per sale terms to be advised. Some land under cultivation and sale subject to taxes and seed grain rights. Vendors solicitor notice dated October 23 1915.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.