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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
6
A Scotch physician, medical head of a lunatic asylum, saves his life by restraining seven violent patients about to push him into a boiler. He proves presence of mind by removing his clothes and locking the kitchen, then ordering restraint. The tale accompanies moral snippets on small acts of kindness and a stray verse about trivial duties.
A quaint feature extols Holland mustard, praising its curing powers and culinary uses. It claims the mustard, tied to secret methods and long tradition, fortifies digestion, liver function, and even soothes catarrh, while noting Shetland wool from a shipwrecked Armada origin for a separate brief mention.
A chronicler notes in Golden House on the Palatine hill that supper rooms and ceiling compartments inlaid with ivory rotate and shower dowers and amients on revelers below. British coal mines reach about 410 feet depth, with four thousand feet cited as a limit in some contexts.
A reader recalls how Dr Williams Pink Pills revived his friend Olding after years of asthma decline. The letter praises the pills for restoring appetite strength and health, praising miraculous recovery and urging friends to try the remedy as a blessing from God.
An 19th century account portrays Welfish Dogs or Newfonn Labracer as savage, wolf-like mongrels that trouble settlers. They raid fish catches, drive caribou inland, and threaten livestock. Winter reports claim attacks on people. Forests and rivers hinder settlement progress.
An old discussion notes earthworms travel mainly on wet soil and grass. Darwin-esque observations connect worm activity to moisture, with worms retreating on dry days and resurfacing after spring rains. The piece reflects on animal instinct to move and explore under favorable conditions.
The trainman explains that a long toot followed by two short ones is the standard signal. He notes the crew’s lapses during short-handed periods and recent absences, while Tad recalls rising through the ranks. The rainmaster sternly questions the pattern to confirm understanding.
A New York resident moves to a quiet country town and expresses sympathy for a neighbor, noting the challenge of sudden noises. The exchange reveals tension as the New Yorker explains the difficulty of adjusting to a husband’s loud snoring and disrupted sleep, hinting at broader neighborhood sound concerns.
Inaccessible fragments describe a boy named Johnny Pease and Leuton Te-Bite attempting to tame a creature described as reptile and ore on the ground. The text is unclear and fragmented but suggests a local interest in handling a wild animal or odd bestiary.
An article discusses flaxseed as a fertile rotation crop ahead of barley, noting potential to provide a steady income for North-West farmers if grown in rotation with other crops. Mentions internal and external uses of Dr Thomas' Electric Oil for a range of ailments and a short anecdote about a cord tied to a finger in a church setting.
An advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or money back, noting a ninety-five cent price. The text also contains fragmented references to a critic and opinions about performances, a worm expelling remedy, and claims about prize cattle and family talking points.
The Detroit Press notes headaches from October to May with cold exposure listed as a cause and mentions VE BROMO QUININE. A farmer urges mailing circulars to clear his area of mosquitoes, while Philadelphia Press reports on warts and a Corn Cure claim. The text also recounts a domestic quarrel and sighs as a wife concedes in an argument.
Toronto praised as a beautiful city with healthful climate and strong governance. The article highlights J E Carson’s home at 218 St Clarens Ave where Peruna is marketed as a family medicine used for coughs colds catarrh and digestive issues. It claims Peruna is a fixture in over a million homes across the continent and implies early use can avert serious illnesses.
An advertising snippet credits The Peruna Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio and J C Herons Pelletier Ottawa with claims of Peruna’s efficacy against catarrh and bronchial troubles. The copy asserts personal testimonials and mentions manufacturing details and distribution in the United States.
A fragmentary moral quip about a French officer of the Regiment of Orléans and a court errand, mingled with scattered notes on art and language. The passage references Homeric mythic figures, Melville, Kenyon Cox, and a joking anecdote about President Taft.
A fragment notes concern over knowledge of parliamentary law. It claims Jinke Lou should hear my wife, and mentions a long tenure as speaker of the house, at least twelve years. The text reflects a domestic dispute framed within legislative roles without clear events or locations.
Fragmentary OCR from Houston Post discusses a purgative warmer vegetable pill, claiming mild purgative action across the alimentary tract and reader enjoyment from its effects. The text appears garbled and partially unreadable, leaving the product and claims only vaguely identifiable.
A New York social scene clip notes Mrs. James I Eustis wearing a boa constrictor as an ornament during a guest event. The living snake drew alarm and disgust from onlookers while discussions mention fashionable ties and dramatic displays as part of high society spectacle.
An ad touts Dr A W Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as purifying blood from artificial winter fire induced toxins. It claims liver and kidneys filter blood poorly when clogged, and that regular use relieves backache fatigue constipation and general languor. Sold by Eaton’s and Bates Co in Toronto.
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