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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
An old newspaper notice touts a purported permanent cure for piles by Dr. Chase’s Ointment. It claims endorsements from a minister and a customer, cites dramatic improvements after use, and urges readers to buy from local dealers with the promise of immediate relief and lasting results.
The report describes valuables hidden during the conflict era believed to be buried and recoverable. Items referenced include a double decat of Albert and Elizabeth of Austria, with values stated from seven to ten dollars in current terms. Discovery details imply wartime concealment and potential later digging.
A historical notice notes corns cause pain and that Hotlownay’s Corn Cure offers no speedy relief or satisfactory remedy, leaving sufferers unsatisfied with the treatment.
Farmers urged to prepare wills while capable to spare families and estates. Lawyers warn hastily drawn wills lead to justice issues and family conflict. The article stresses consulting spouses and avoiding rushed decisions to maintain peace.
The report describes an officer warning that a mine exposed French position will be vacated temporarily while a private confirms instructions. They discuss whether an explosion will occur and when to blow a whistle, seeking confirmation of safety actions.
The fragmentary text shows unclear phrases and names obscured by OCR style. It mentions a person named Tet and actions related to fat or pening, but the exact event, place, or date remains unreadable.
A column extols Sloan's Liniment as a handy home remedy for children’s bruises and aches. It claims rapid relief from rheumatism, toothache, backache, chilblains and other pains. The ad notes availability at drug stores for 23c to 1.00 and touts cleanliness versus plasters.
Mr Charles Camsell of the Geological Survey reviews Canada’s postwar development in the Geographical Journal. He notes 28 percent of grainland remains unexplored, with the Mackenzie valley seen as a major oil region spanning 300,000 square miles, possibly reaching a critical era in oil supply within thirty years.
A Woolwich hospital case describes a soldier whose arm lost function after a shrapnel wound. The surgeon found and rejoined the cut nerves improving mobility, marking a wartime advance from prior slow electricity treatments.
The piece argues for thrift in selling livestock to prevent price shocks and preserve national wealth. It notes declining cattle and sheep numbers from 1915 to the present and urges farmers to retain breeding stock despite high feed costs, warning that selling off core animals harms future prosperity.
A garbled, informal passage describes a knock at the door, questions about when to call, and an apology about waking someone asleep. Names and details are unclear due to errors in transcription.
The London Times correspondent questions German tactics and outcomes, asking how credible German advances are after counterattacks that reportedly killed many, captured prisoners and guns, and raised doubts about Irish and other forces' fates.
A fragment hints at Jones returning to action after a reform attempt. The text suggests fascination with a wife’s new hat and a decisive push to acquire again. Further details are unreadable.
The notice claims wide but uneven distribution of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil with merchants offering that some claim other medicines are inferior. It asserts the oil remains the preferred liniment and interval medicine in certain cases and warns buyers to take no substitute.
The dialogue mocks a hapless Bill caught in a market frenzy. One says Bill lucked into money and insured his mishaps, while the other notes his ongoing bad luck with accidents and a new Burial Society membership.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a woman and a bicycle, with unclear dialogue about a sickness and a new york reference. The readable content is minimal and does not establish a clear incident, person, or place.
A wartime note explains that the French 75 relies on a small pin that gunners remove when capture seems likely. Without the pin the mechanism collapses, leaving the Germans with a ruinous heap. The hydraulic brake, which enables repeated firing, remains unfathomable to the enemy.
Humorous exchange from Melbourne Punch shows Sergeant chiding Private Hogan for a splintered hand and scratchy head while grip and posture come under mock discipline.
In a humorous exchange, O Flaherty invites a friendly talk on home rule, while O Sullivan declines citing unavailability, joking about not having his shtick handy in Tit Bits style banter.
A readable fragment mentions a woman called Mother Graver and a worn terminator device with unclear context. The text seems to describe a hazy scene involving a mother figure and a beverage, but details are not coherent. Further readable facts are minimal.
The exchange recalls Sir Ernest Shackleton and a Labor MLE. The MLE jokes about Antarctica as vast snowfields and recalls his first public appearance in a dress shin.
An editor in Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph questions a wedding notice that misprints the bride Gratia’s name as Gratis. The quick quip notes the mix up and the public wedding context.
A fragmentary verse fragment shows a fond mother urging children to abandon the cliff edge and avoid danger. The lines invoke adventure and caution, portraying maternal concern amid coastal or seaside imagery.
In a Lords debate Earl Grey cited Admiral Dewey’s account of Capt. Chichester at Manila during the Spanish American War. He defended American and British naval traditions of mutual aid and urged denial of claims that American destroyers cleared the way for German ships.
War correspondent details a hospital train delivering wounded soldiers. He notes shell shock and general collapse as doctors treat exhausted crew and patients. The piece highlights the immense scars of war, noting unnamed injuries and new diseases observed among the injured.
Quildryver asks for Wednesday off to attend his wedding. The boss, furious at the request, scolds him about being too busy and questions the reason for the absence.
The National Geographic Magazine calls Santo Domingo the oldest fortification in the New World and site of the first stone church in the region. The narrative highlights Columbus and his final resting place among ruins, treasures, and historic scenes that endure in the hemisphere.
Testimonial from Mrs Herbert Johnston of Maymont Saskatchewan praising Baby's Own Tablets for four years as a remedy for babies and young children. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
A Farmers Advocate editorial urges ending the patronage system. It attacks government sinecures and old party loyalty jobs, arguing for reforms and removal of easy salaries. It contends MPs recruit retirees for votes, calling for a permanent end to patronage.
A playful boy defines a dog as worthless if it fails to chase cats. The remark reflects a humorous judgment about animal usefulness from a child’s viewpoint.
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