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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
1
Daily service westbound at 9.08 p m except Sunday. Westbound trains to Hallans on Tuesday and Friday at 10 45 p m. From Edrans trains on Tuesday and Friday at 9 p m and Saturday at 9 p m the post office hours end at 7 p m. Money orders available and cakein not specified.
The Markets column notes wheat prices in exchange for oats or other grains and lists varying futures. It records values around 1,800 with shorter price markers at 10 and 12, reflecting a volatile commodity trading snapshot.
A terse, cheeky advertisement-like line promises goods and tickling appeal for visitors calling in to inquire while jokingly framing public notice space as a sales pitch. The crude tone mirrors low-value classifieds from fragmented OCR text.
Local items report Indian summer and a naked-eye comet visible in the heavens. Roster of upcoming entertainments includes Rage entertainment next Monday and Orangeville Methodist church program on Thursday November 13. Farm for sale offers 85 acres in NE quarter 16 11-11 with crop terms. four Macgregor building lots. elevator and mill reopen boosting wheat market activity. A decorated show window by H Massonat features jewelry and silverware lit by gas light.
W Fawns visited Macgregor this week while R D Morns left for Toronto last Tuesday. Moffatt of Elk Park and G Napier journeyed to Toronto, with Huckeit of Carberry visiting town. J Leckie returned from Carberry, Alex Gray recovered from fever, and J Chicester arrived from the west. C H Booth of Winnipeg attended a sister’s funeral. Fines for public disorder were issued, and Macgregor Orange planned supper at Cook’s Hall to aid the Scott Memorial hall. Wheat market steady, elevators near full, Rogers Bros 30,000 bushel elevator opening hopes to ease blockades. Lawson’s sudden departure unsettled creditors. Miss Booth’s funeral observed in Austin cemetery. Rev. Dean Matheson opened the new church building with thanks to Presbyterians, praising Rev. Mr. Curry for church work. Fall plowing and threshing loom, bridges in need of repair, and Egan family visiting before returning to Shaver. Mrs. Eph. Gue improving after illness. dancing party well received by local youth.
A large car carrying furniture was unloaded at the wharf after arriving from an unknown origin. Local workers assisted in the dismantling and placement of items. No injuries were reported and authorities are inspecting the cargo for compliance.
Latest Designs advertises a broad furniture line with options to meet any request and price points. It promises supply for diverse budgets, highlighting affordability for all customers.
A fragmented note describes plans by several parties to travel south for winter, mentioning ticket schemes and routes. It notes Southern Pine tickets offering 10 trips to destinations for Nort ra Tourist and lists Vinebluff, North Carolina as a contact for a free printed item to assist subscriptions.
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