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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
3
Recipe fragment describes half pound Fowler's Wantmore Peanut Butter with minced peanuts, lemon juice, and one dozen olives. no further context provided.
Lieut Aubrey A D Gray RN received the Gold Medal for 1919 for a sea action in December 1917 in which he swam with Lieut Walters to a raft after being wounded and exhausted. He saved Walters but sank from exhaustion before rescue by a German destroyer. The award credits his gallantry and endurance in the heavy seas and cold.
A fragment notes a claim that nard's liniment cures dandruff and hints at a woman misreading or sensing an aura. The jumble reflects a comic or casual aside, mentioning a hair tonic and a lady.
An old advertisement promotes Sage’s Catarrh Remedy and Medical Discovery tablets for colds influenza and catarrh. It claims to strengthen blood improve digestion and reinforce the body against grip and colds. The copy invites 20 cents for a trial package from Dr Pierce’s Laboratory Bridgeport.
An advertisement touts Halls Catarrh Medicine as a universal remedy taking internally to cleanse the blood and end catarrh. It claims a trusted formula composed of pure ingredients and offers testimonials, with Cheney & Coy of Toledo, Ohio listed for inquiries.
Iron Ore Discovery claims locate an island in Hudson Bay with 400 million tons of iron ore, enough to supply Canada for a century. Two discoverers report reaching Eel Island and transporting gear by rail and barges, with a two-year provisions load. They note nearby islands may host large ore deposits and say maps misrepresent the island’s true length and inland lake.
Hon. E. C Drury presents a new Election Act setting a fixed four year cycle. The Premier explains the current Legislature will run to August 1, 1923, with general elections held every four years thereafter to end speculation.
The article notes rising demand and prices for good horses and mules, urging cooperation with neighbors to bring in or lease quality sires before the season. It cites farmer and contractor quotes on prices, weight requirements, and the belief that horses remain cheaper for short hauls than motor vehicles.
Delegates from Six Nations of Brantford allied tribes gathered in Ottawa to discuss Indian rights and crown policies. The meeting, though not yielding resolutions, affirmed unity on enfranchisement proposals and land rights, with talks on BC rights and a 1912 reserve agreement referenced for parliamentary consideration.
In a London Daily News piece titled America and Arms the writer notes American resistance to entanglements and hints at potential armament shifts. It references Walter Hume Long and signals anxiety over Britain and the United States moving toward stronger relations or confrontation through policy and public sentiment.
A spring health ad urges avoiding harsh purgatives and promoting a tonic medicine from The Medicine Co. of Brockville Ontario. The copy touts Pink Pills as a remedy for men women and children to restore vigor and strength.
Minneapolis Realty agent Charles Applegate completed a quarter million dollar land sale in Saskatchewan’s bolde district, described as one of Western Canada’s best tracts. The transaction involved multiple towns and a prominent real estate network.
Advertised as quick, clean, and economical for rheumatic twinges, lumbago, neuritis, and muscle strains. The copy touts Sloan's Liniment with prices 25c, 70c, and 140c and claims universal preference.
A fragmented dialogue hints at gender expectations about secrecy with a man questioning a woman’s ability to keep a secret. The tone suggests skeptical social norms rather than a narrative arc or clear event.
A brief scene shows a woman in a man's arms her head resting against his neck as he consoles her with gentle touches she sighs softly and calls him by endearing name indicating affection and closeness in a quiet moment
Fragmentary text discusses impressions of a woman named Charming and notes she did not mention the Allied cause during the late war. The piece references British nations overseas and the high cost of living, with hints of discussion on centralization.
Saskatchewan butter shipments to the United States, including two cars to Texas from North Battleford Creamery and one to Chicago from Saskatoon Creamery, fetch about 32 cents a pound to producers and sell for 75 cents retail. Officials say demand overseas proves Saskatchewan butter tops the field, with potential to sell a carload daily to Chicago if available.
The Youth's Companion notes that many top executives began at the bottom and rose through the ranks. It cites railway leaders who started as an axeman, telegraph operator, clerk, fireman, or brakeman, with many entering railroading in adolescence. It emphasizes abundant opportunities for those who recognize and seize them.
The Manchester Guardian reports that imperial policy grants Commonwealth members a new, distinct status to decide their destinies. This title is reflected in their separate positions in the Peace Treaty and in their representation on the League of Nations assembly.
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