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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
4
Ottawa reports more than a million acres in Alberta already open for homesteaders and railway-adjacent lands. Expect a likely surge in holdings as many choose western lands for spring settlement, amid a broader speculative rush for West acreage.
Manitoba districts show average wheat yields higher than early estimates with many regions calculating substantial gains. Analysts note the Western crop total likely exceeds prior projections, with estimates ranging around 102 to 120 million bushels as fallow and weather factors alter forecasts.
TdE notes a recent rise in business confidence as the West's fine grain harvest grows. Many delayed action awaiting thrashing results, but activity is returning with quicker demand for supplies and faster tempo in the market.
Wheat in Winnipesaukee area surged from perishing to near one hundred cars in a week as favorable weather since the month’s start spurred farmers to rush harvest. The rapid movement promises quicker payments to farmers and earlier rail traffic, easing winter schedules and enabling railways to move a larger share of the crop before pavage closes.
A late night hold up at Vermillion Bay targeted a merchant named N. nau whose till contained about $400. A desperado brandished a revolver while the cashier fought to defend the register. The assailants fled as two shots were fired at a crowd nearby.
Fragmentary report describes a Sept event in which a citizen and others were killed by robbers during a barging accident. Police efforts noted along with a claim of cash loss and a warning given before the deadly act.
Citizens scoured the countryside for burglars after a daytime break in near Seger's rooms ended with gunfire. Robert Anderson, Fraser, and Sager faced masked intruders. one man fled toward the railroad while another was sighted near the rear. Shots rang out as the pair fired and escaped.
Rosebank Minnesota September 21 farmers elevator burned after 10 bushels of wheat were destroyed by a hot bore. Water was not pressed to fight the blaze. Barding was insured though likely little fire insurance on the grain.
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