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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
2
A fragment notes a person named Cholly Well pushing to improve and progress, with emphasis on personal best and forward momentum. The tone suggests admiration for effort as a path to advancement.
Paris newspaper Le Figaro lauds British optimism as a noble stance in war. It notes David Lloyd George does not hide horrors or dodge risks and treats them in a major key rather than lamenting with personal emotion.
A historical ad touts free samples of Dr Cassell tablets from Cassells Experiment Co Ltd Manchester with a five cent charge to cover mailing. It lists ailments like dyspepsia kidney trouble insomnia anemia nervous ailments and weakness and urges correspondence to Harold F. Ritchie & Co Ltd Toronto for sample packages.
In Collier’s Weekly, William Washburn Nutting describes Britain’s lance bombs used by destroyers against U boats. The 4-pound contact bombs on a 1-foot lever were hurled at close range to damage subs and protect ships. The piece notes the perilous naval exchange and the daring approach of these trials.
The text shows a garbled scene where Farner Corntossel discusses gun safety and constitutional rights amid a digressive exchange about tending to a boy with a shotgun. It hints at themes of labor, duty, and moral instruction in a rough, colloquial voice.
A Canadian and U S study reports more than 5200 barns destroyed by fire with losses over 74 thousand dollars. Fire causes include lightning and spontaneous ignition, with many fires avoidable through proper lightning protection and rod installation for barns and outbuildings.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a quick cure for corns and calluses. It claims drops applied to tender corn instantly relieve pain and shrink the corn, lifting it out with no irritation to surrounding skin. A small bottle is said to be inexpensive and available at drug stores.
A jumble of short items notes Minard's Liniment curing garget in cows and a dentist encounter with a toothache. Other remarks promote Parmelee's Vegetable Pills for indigestion relief and discuss agricultural supply expectations amid global shortages and rising prices.
An advertisement describes Baby's Own Medicine claimed to restore strength and energy for a mother and child care. It claims the pills relieve fatigue, improve mood, and bring back former vigor with a 0 cent offer and six boxes for $2.50. The ad cites a purchaser from Rockville Ontario and mentions mail order.
Boundary inspector Kramer records a May influx of settlers into the three western provinces led by Emerson North Portal and Coutts. Settlers total 2891 with wealth of 685 171 dollars and 1240 value of effects. Principal ports Emerson North Portal Coutts show strong gains and stock movements accompany the farming migration to Canada.
The Bureau of Fisheries urges the public to embrace sperm whale steak as a war dish to prevent waste. Officials compare whale flesh to beef in texture and color, noting it is meat not fish and can be procured fresh. Residents of Seattle and Portland already enjoy it in substantial quantities.
Bystander bravery described in salvaging a life prompts questions about relation and motives. The dialogue mentions a $200 debt and a new acquaintance. Magnate owns a chain of laundries and questions about stock arise in a brief excerpt.
Mrs Exaiz J Van vex of Paterson New Jersey credits Lydia E Pinkham remedies with restoring her health after a period of weakness and pain She notes improvement after using Blood Purifier and Vegetable Compound and urges other women to try the products for similar relief.
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