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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
4
An advertisement urges Canadians to join the second Dominion War Loan, arguing saving and self denial by civilians fund the war effort. It warns of Nazi threats to Canada and urges courage, noting the first loan was oversubscribed and this one is expected to exceed targets.
King George designates a National Day of Prayer for Sept the first Sunday after the war’s anniversary. He urges every British subject to observe the day personally and fervently. The observance will be marked by all denominations in Canada.
Currie district resident John Acheson brings an onion to the office claiming it measures twelve inches around. He identifies the vegetable as Dutch Set variety.
Notice announces A Stone Junior of Beaver appointed to carry on in place of his late father. The brief item notes succession and locality without further details.
Portage la Prairie Mutual Insurance Co lists a Vega Cream Separator for sale. Milk capacity suited for three or four cows. Interested buyers apply at Roy Stone's in Beaver.
In a radio address from Ottawa, Canada's premier warned disaster could come to North America unless New World democracies unite. He argued totalitarian powers seek domination, and only a strong, allied effort can preserve freedom and human rights amid Europe’s fall of democracy.
The article urges support for MacGregor merchants to sustain local commerce during a lean fall. It notes scarce cash due to grain marketing conditions and appeals to residents to favor local businesses when liquidating accounts, stressing communal duty to sustain the local economy.
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