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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
7
Macleod Gazette suggests a budget baking tip using mashed potatoes strained with sugar. Mix into corn cake batter to make cakes light and sweet when eggs are scarce. The note proposes preparing the mixture the night before for ready use next morning.
A fragment notes a wax substance secreted by an animal, likened to fat, found in Patagonia Tierra del Fuego and southern South America. It is described as dark blue and purportedly more poisonous than arsenic.
An OCR fragment mentions a single word in Vienna tied to winter pipe bursts and references reparation as a shadow cast by character. The text is incomplete and cryptic, offering no clear event or names to identify a concrete item.
An advertisement extols Vinard's Liniment as the best hair restorer and unique gem likeness noting its opal like delicate tints that cannot be imitated.
An 1898 advertisement collage touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure for deafness caused by catarrh and promotes Minard’s Liniment to relieve mosquito bites. It cites Quinino wine as a health tonic, lists global murder figures, and includes endorsements and notices from salesmen and doctors.
A jumble of health ads and misquoted observations covers sleep remedies and tonics like Parmeleo's Vegetable Pills and Bickle's consumptive Syrup, alongside assorted musings on sleep, finance, and a curious note about a football team going to England.
The Cingalese hold a superstition that the sun and moon work at cross purposes. They say the sun drags the moon across the sky at times, then the moon takes its turn to pull the sun as she pleases.
A Moslem tradition states Damascus was founded soon after the creation of the earth, describing the city as having ancient foundations laid at an early era.
A historical note emphasizes restraint in Japanese speech, banning insults and urging polite expression. It warns against explicit abuse and endorses mild exclamations to convey strong feelings without targeting individuals. The guidance frames respectful language as a cultural courtesy.
Mosquito eggs hatch in four to seven days depending on air temperature. The warmer the weather the quicker development proceeds.
Norway compares profitability of fisheries in the sea and rivers finding sea fishing three times more lucrative than river fishing. The analysis highlights the greater yields and value of saltwater catches versus freshwater catches.
Halcyon Hot Springs in British Columbia promotes its waters as the best cure for rheumatism kidney and liver troubles. The ad touts medicinal qualities of the water along with splendid hotel accommodations and opportunities for fishing and hunting, presenting it as an ideal spot for the invalid.
Let lettuce sit in cold water on ice for at least an hour then dry. Spread buttered bread with salad dressing made from the rule and place between crisp lettuce leaves for sandwich filling.
Hawkesbury resident Mrs. James M. Timbers credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing a nursing tumor after doctors failed. She reports the tumor disappeared after using the pills and praises improved health. The ad notes pills build red blood and claim to treat anemia heart issues skin troubles rheumatism and other ailments with the genuine label on each box. Also mentions Brockville Ontario and Dum-dum ammunition orders.
A 249 foot shot tower stands in Villach Carinthia as part of a report. The text notes increasing swearing habits and rising interest in automobiles. Ninard's Liniment is mentioned in relation to la grippe.
A terse remark about a Castellano baby not yet old enough to blame a father for spending the mother’s money, reflecting mischievous domestic humor.
A prize fighter died in a Boston ring and authorities consider Massachusetts laws aiming to prohibit public slugging matches. Police investigate the fatality as lawmakers review combat sport regulations.
Wheat markets showed activity and some strength but lack of public buying limited gains. Spot Manitoba prices held at or below latest futures while July delivery offered higher in Fort William. butter and dairy supplies rose with quality concerns over second grades. Other items such as oats, barley, hay, dressed meats, hides, wool and tallow remained steady or weak amid light receipts and varied demand.
Economy Point, N S June 30 Special Mr George S McLaughlin of this place says he found a remedy to cure any case of Lumbago He suffered for 25 years and found relief with Dodd s Kidney Pills He reports complete and lasting recovery and urges others to try the pills as a cure for lame back and back pain.
A reflection notes a young man’s poor money saving compared with an older person who saves every piece of twine. The author suggests avoiding associations with those who incite anger.
A collage of consumer claims praises Minard's Oiniment and Monkey Brand Soap for stains and tarnish, notes on informal hosting implying buying ready made items, and a testimonial by Mr Thomas Ss Bullen of Sunderland claiming cure for piles and quinsy via Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Locals hurry to witness a blaze for nothing, running several miles to view a small shed on fire. The crowd gathers despite danger, seeking a free dramatic scene rather than safety.
Chop the walnuts very fine or pound them and mix with melted butter or sweet cream so the paste spreads evenly between thin slices of buttered bread.
Fresh grass cattle remain scarce as buyers pay 54c per pound for good butchers grades with inferior lots around 4c. Sheep and lambs show 5c to 54c per pound off cars Winnipeg. Hogs steady at 6 i per pound up to 250 pounds off cars Winnipeg. Cows scarce with good milkers around 45 dollars. range 35 to 45. Horses in strong demand, supply from Ontario, prices high.
A clergyman recalls Ernest Thompson Seton describing how wild squirrels emerged from holes to listen when he sang. He notes they listened intently to various tunes but fled at Old Hundred, a reaction the clergyman attributes to a feared collection.
The article notes that the hardest wood is cocus rather than ebony and highlights its use in making flutes and similar instruments.
Freshly roasted peanuts are shelled and rubbed to remove skins. Pound to a paste, add boiled salad dressing to spread easily. Dressing includes two tablespoons sugar, one dessert spoon flour, egg yolks, vinegar, salt, butter, and rich cream. cook until thickened in a double boiler.
Great Britain and Ireland import about 265 million pounds of cheese annually with Canada supplying about 60 percent of the total. The figures highlight trade and production dynamics in North American and European markets.
Langton resident Mr. M. Boughnor reports relief after two years of inward pills followed by Parmelee's Pills. The patent remedy claims to treat liver and kidney complaints dyspepsia costiveness headache piles and to regulate secretions.
A report notes that 95 percent of students at Egypt's higher schools study English. The finding highlights language education emphasis in the Egyptian secondary system.
The Ontario Board of Game Commissioners appoints Montague A. Smith of Forest as chair, succeeding Dr. G. A. McCallum who becomes Superintendent of the London Asylum. Smith, a banker, brings over twenty five years in field and game sports, owns Dan Wynder the first prize winner at last fall’s international trials, and has judged numerous events while promoting retriever and setter lineage.
Mr De Lone introduces Miss Coquette who recalls meeting him years ago. She coolly says time heals wounds and admits she was a silly boy then. He asks about the remark and she notes she was told he was old enough to be her mother a decade ago.
In Palermo area, three notable human skeletons have been found dating to 1434 1416 and 1150. The earliest skeleton is 21 years old, the second 30, and the third 30, with a height of four feet.
Queen Wilhelmina contributes 800 for Martinique relief. The move angers her husband’s creditors who express renewed disgust.
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