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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
3
In a brief dialogue young Callow laments Eve liking apples. Cynicus explains Eve’s fondness for apples was the sole forbidden fruit, urging the reader to act rather than send a friend on a needless errand.
A Syracuse Post Standard tale recalls an ad salesman who persisted with a merchant for years. On the merchant's eighty fourth birthday he praised the salesman and awarded a two inch advertisement, proving it is never too late to advertise.
The Canadian government was asked by the War Office if Czechoslovak troops in Siberia could be transported across Canada to reach their homeland. After a difficult journey they joined anti Bolshevik forces, and now plans propose a Pacific crossing to Canada then travel to the Atlantic to Europe.
The Countess of Warwick, adopted as Labour candidate for Fast Walthamstow, is noted for welfare work. She recalls a northern town canvassing tale where a matron, asked to see the Labour leader, declares she belongs to the party herself.
Lethbridge exported goods totaling 1 421 85 in 1919 with cattle forming the largest share. Cattle shipments reached 17 159 head valued at 854 51280 to southern points. Wool exports totaled 515 54495, while horses, flour, potatoes, personal effects and wool comprised the remainder of exports.
The Brusn Acmirany reports progress in using wireless to control vessels and torpedoes. Experiments show destroyers steered remotely with no crew aboard, and weapons and searchlights operated by wireless waves, suggesting future ships with minimal crews.
An ad extols Dr Williams Pink Pills to strengthen thin blood by raising red corpuscles, claiming improved oxygen transport and bodily function. It cites a user, Mrs A Vennot Hemford, and offers pricing of 1 box for 50 cents or 6 boxes for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockside Ont.
The Amer ican Forestry Magazine notes North America hosts many squirrel species while the largest and most colorful giants are found in the Orient and East Indies along Malabar coasts. One species described has a bright red upper body, black midsection, and yellow lower parts.
Extract from the Weekly Bulletin of the Department of Trade and Commerce dated March 15 1920 reports tight markets for light and heavy horses in Bristol England with Canadian horses showing demand for heavy clean limb stock. It notes potential profits shipping Percherons from Canada and a looming 1921 22 23 24 price rise as U S horse numbers shrink and tractors gain traction.
Twenty five million boxes of Cascarets were sold last year to people seeking relief from constipation indigestion gases colds and headaches Cascarets claim to work while you sleep by removing toxins and indigestible waste without griping or harming the liver unlike calomel or harsh pills.
Col Barker V C D S O awarded a second silver medal by the King of Italy for October 1918 bravery in which he single handedly faced sixty enemy soldiers and shot down six before being downed. The award bears the motto Protector of the air. Barker now holds more decorations than any other living British airman.
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as the best and harmless laxative for children. It highlights a tasty fig flavor and promises full dosing directions on every bottle. Father urged to trust the California brand for stomach liver and bowels care.
A brief exchange shows Mrs Olden asking what she married for and Mrs Bridey replying for a husband, illustrating marriage motives in a light social snippet from the New Haven Register.
Diamond Dyes claim to dye garments deeply and evenly turning faded apparel into fresh, rich color on wool silk linen cotton or blends. The Direction Book with each package explains how to Diamond Dye over any color and a Color Card helps match the material.
A discharged soldier shares a blunt joke about war injury. A pretty girl asks how he felt when a bullet hit his arm. He replies with deadpan humor that he felt distinctly bored.
An OCR fragment reports a claim that Minard's Liniment cures dandruff with playful exclamations. The readable text shows a bold promotional tone and unrelated exclamatory phrases.
A garbled recipe notes making Wantmore Peanut Butter Fudge with butter sugar milk and chocolate. It instructs cooking ingredients into a soft ball then folding in peanut butter and salt before turning into a greased pan and cooling before cutting into squares.
A pianist allegedly touched the speaker for a hundred dollars just before an appearance described as a musical guest. The incident centers on a claimed payment and boundary of conduct during the event.
An advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery purifies blood and restores vigor for winter colds and weak digestion. It touts wild root and bark ingredients, alcohol free, available as liquid or tablets with directions for use. Trial tablet offers from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo and a Bridgeport laboratory.
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