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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
6
The document outlines drastic measures banning meat and tablecloth use as food and commands heirs or administrators to surrender clothing from deceased estates. It argues for immediate law to seize such items from hotels and public houses. It also mentions worm powders as a quiet remedy with rapid improvement.
U S farmers and Mexican sisal growers agree to sell this year's seal crop in the United States at three cents a pound below last year’s best price. Food official Hoover says the agreement could save farmers about six million dollars on binder twine next year.
A wartime report estimates about 30 900 Germans and Austrians are operating across territories from the Black Sea toward Persia, with forces shoring up lines north of Ukraine. Troops are described as roughly equal to opposing units and shifting to block movement aimed at winning popular support. Allied aid is noted in the form of White forces and supplies as Finland sees German reorganization and track work near Lake Koumato.
Major E C Golde of the Caspian Engineers arriving on leave reports a shift in German conduct over recent months. He notes that officers show restraint and the war hysteria lessens, while Americans and Canadians grow friendlier as battles continue. Captain James M Cooper of the Royal Naval Reserve adds that German troops know defeat looms, expecting no wholesale surrender.
A Cincinnati advertisement touts freezone as a painless method for removing corns and warts. It claims coins lift out hard or soft corns when applied, promising quick relief from soreness and infection risk, and cites a police officer warning against the risk of persistent growths. The ad endorses Hollanday’s Corn Cure for removal.
Disease and combat ailments decimate districts in Roumania as war conditions worsen. News reports say Romania seeks German chemical preparations and medical material to combat outbreaks amid Austrian territory troubles. Berlin press notes widespread epidemic growth and disaster.
A London tailor showcases a war time outfit dubbed Sipover with adjustable features, pledging all royalties to the British Red Cross. The garment uses a clever collar belt and harness to vary fullness and style, claimed to suit multiple wearings. Canadian food board involvement and voluntary rationing plans are touched on in a casual, threaded exchange.
Fragmentary report describes American officers occupying a London square near Westminster in a clash with sacred space and local reaction. Trees, gardens, and a historic inn are mentioned amid a controversial intrusion in central London.
An article extols the dangers of poor appetite and thin watery blood, urging a summer tonic. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as the best remedy, citing Mrs Kelly of Windsor Ontario who recovered after use and promotes early treatment to restore energy and digestion.
A farmer on a South African beach found an unexploded mine and pried it open with a can opener. He and a companion heated the contents, causing a 200 foot flame that scared locals into fleeing. British naval officers later identified the device as a naval mine and questioned why the man was not harmed.
The Reichstag approved five hundred million marks to build family barracks in Germany amid a dwelling shortage. Families would live in restricted quarters with soldiers, under some form of discipline as part of the wartime housing program.
A Sydney Bulletin excerpt notes a German farmer and his neighbor speaking after the death of the farmer's wife. August remarks she was a good woman but a bit too light for his work and life, a brief obituary like reflection on loss.
A damaged ad touts Anuric as a cure for backache and kidney trouble, claiming warning signals from nature warn against delays. It urges hydrating, avoiding rich meat, and taking Dr Pitree’s Azure Tablets while endorsing local subscribers in Buffalo New York.
A distress at sea on February 8 near the Atlantic involved the sinking ship Showed fine seamanship as Lord Erne navigated through darkness and storm. Captain and crew of the Lord Erne, including the engineer and ship's staff, acted with courage worthy of British maritime tradition.
A Canadian firm and New York dealers were convicted of profiting from sugar beyond allowed limits. They must pay 20000 to the Red Cross and undergo a license suspension, with the possibility of further penalties. The case reflects strict wartime controls and enforcement by American authorities.
Advertises Putnam's Extractor as a quick method to remove corns by shrinking the corn and separating tools, promising relief in a day or two. Claims it cures even tough corns and costs a quarter in any drug store.
Sales of school lands in Saskatche wan and Alberta drew large crowds. At Cabri 158 parcels sold with top prices up to 47 per acre and 124 parcels went from 18 to 47. In Lamont Alberta prices reached 42 and 43 per acre while Veareville saw a top of 45. The Edmonton Bulletin notes Veareville households paid 3 per acre amid strong demand.
Fragmentary report notes dog food shortages in Europe affecting Fralish owners and rising prices in Germany. Mentions government cuts to dog rations and a New York bean growers association formed to promote bean consumption.
A new type of unsinkable ship design from an American yard is being built under secret details. The work aims to increase bulkheads to prevent sinking, following a German sinking with torpedoes. The project, led by a designer, aims to enhance safety through stronger compartments and new ship systems.
A dramatic call in New York describes airplane might and continuous attack as the first terrible weapon of war. It warns an island could be blown from the sea and supports would be completely ruined, challenging America to act to protect its pride.
An old Rochester Power press report claims Germany abandoned pledges to feed the hungry, while Swedes seized a vessel, and German leaders sought papal help to urge Britain and France to bomb Cologne on Christmas Day. The Allies allegedly approved the plan, casting doubt on Germany’s words.
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