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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
3
A vivid Denver style vignette describes the mount in the Sco Rockies with a sheep at the crest and a emerald lake between two peaks. The scene blends nature’s ferver with a hunter’s keen vision while interwoven with a domestic aside from the Chicago Record-Herald.
Vivid account of the Battle of El Teb praising Captain Wil for saving lives and fending off Arab forces. The piece notes the discussion of his bravery and the high regard in which he is held among senior officers like Sir D. Graham, Sir R.K. Buller, and Sir W. Hewitt, with reference to the Victoria Cross.
A garbled Central Provinces tale reports a Hindu sadhu luring villager Gunpat Lal to a tank well near Tadpur under a buried treasure ruse. The trio's midnight visit ends with a jewel theft claim and ghostly cue, while police are called about cattle and a passing reference to Dr AK H Boyd and Russian government work.
A collage of odd historical ads and anecdotes mentions Baby's Own Tablets promising safe use for newborns, while others tout liniments, horse grooming, and household tips. Snippets include horse-related questions, magazine references, and miniature humor from a bygone era.
Fragment from Success Magazine notes a Cleveland Leader style aside about mercury in ointments and a humorous Biblical quote about teeth. An evangelist mockingly addresses a gallery audience, with a quip about teeth being provided. The piece reflects sharp social caricature and era voice.
A tiny black mare claimed as the world’s smallest horse, standing about IT inches high, was recently sold for 280 guineas. The event followed reports of a barrister named Jones in Lord Brousham's era who regularly began cross examinations with a provocative question.
A garbled excerpt shows a nosy man sharing theatre tickets with Mrs Barker before they travel, followed by unrelated lines about Indian warriors and sleep. The text shifts to mid nineteenth century observations on native peoples, detailing mouth positions during sleep and parental care in a disjointed historical fragment.
A partial obituary passage portrays a man not an exemplary husband and father but with engaging traits that earned him friends. The text hints his death and a grieving widow, noting neighbors’ remarks and a child’s reaction to punishment, reflecting a domestic strain and community perceptions.
The piece recalls Lieut Gen Sir Charles Knox and the famous pursuit of Gen De Wet. It notes De Wet as a crafty foe who marched by night and posed a troublesome challenge, forming part of a renowned colonial era chase in Cape Colony.
A fragment from a western perspective discusses marriage, second weddings, and social chatter at a woman's club. The dialogue reveals the mood of acceptance and honesty about past unions, while a brief note about Hawaiian pronunciation and artist W L Wyllie mentions painting ships and color in deep seas, reflecting a mixed page of society and art.
Adelaide Procter, English poet, died after overwork leaving a legacy of finely crafted verse. Dickens praised her delicacy and talent, noting that her anonymous writings were inspired by her father’s friendship. Her books Leg and Lyrics and Legend of Provence showcased her lyrical skill and humor, with songs like Cleansing Fires and The Last Chord highlighting her mature, pensive yet lively character.
In the University Museum at Oxford a large “Sunday Stone” shows alternating white and grey laminae. It records coal mine groundwater deposition with lime-rich drips and dust, formed during mining work with water percolating through rock and air conditions. The stone reflects periodic deposition and shading in its layered pattern.
A garbled 19th century summary references Dr. Wilfred Gren, exploration plans to study Andree grave, Arctic territories, Eskimo communities, and public health work. Mentions Sir Francis Galton and fingerprint ideas, plus Nasik Sessions sentencing Ganesh Damodar Berwarkar to prison for sedition and disaffection.
A fragmented advertisement rushes claims for Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills to cleanse the liver and bowels and expel poisons from winter. It cites cures, imitators, and testimonials about liver health, plus jumbled references to wartime scenes and a town mayor remarking on a telephone company.
An Assam surveying party in the Cuchar district faces a tiger attack at Surveyor Gopal Singh’s camp. A native hero, aiding Khulusts, drives off the beast after it injures a man and raids pots. The tiger returns, threatening a third worker before the camp is abandoned at dawn.
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