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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1932
Page
4
The article notes a rare abundance of Manitoba No 1 Hard wheat this year with many farms producing this grade. Prices for wheat and other farm products are at low levels and prosperity is not expected until prices rise, with the farm sector needing improvement before broader national gains are felt.
Tax notices have been sent for North Nrfolk with many ratepayers already paying. A 2.4 percent discount is offered before October 15, then payments continue to November. Taxes fund schools roads bridges and public services. timely payment sustains municipal credit and obligations to the Bank Province Government and schools.
Despatches describe Saskatchewan’s drought year with vast crop loss and livestock hardship, followed by a noted transformation as crops recover somewhat. Widespread famine relief, shipments of food and fodder, and appeals to regions outside the province aided tens of thousands of families. The author travelled through the province last summer and again recently, observing barren, desert-like areas and now partial revival.
The article stresses the link between vision and school success, urging that every child’s eyes be examined to prevent eye strain and handicap in learning. It cites modern educators supporting routine vision checks to safeguard academic performance.
The Herald invites local news items and community notices while announcing shooting days for prairie chicken Hungarian partridge and ruffed grouse on Oct 15, 17, 18 and closing November 15. It emphasizes local advertising value and urges merchants to use the newspaper to reach shoppers in the district.
Farmers report crop presence and gardens thriving with good feed. Wheat harvest in Saskatchewan estimated over 0,000 bushels, double last year. Dry area limited to about forty municipalities. eight may need conditions transformed. The recovery in Saskatchewan provides hope for the West.
The wedding of Fin Hill, daughter of La Prairie residents, and Lorene J. Bi Horace Foss Giftn of Manitou, occurred Thursday September 15 at 1 pm. The ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home featured roses and lilies and was conducted by Rev Cruksiank. A reception followed and the couple departed by car to western points.
Portage district resident Phoebe Burton died September 1 in Dauphin hospital from shock after a car accident a week earlier. Born in Ontario January 26 1552, she was 2 devoted to the Methodist Church and Grace Church Portage la Prairie. Survived by nine sons, two daughters, three brothers, forty eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral held Friday at Burnside cemetery.
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