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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
2
A flying boat bound for Cape Town crashed off the coast in rough seas. The wireless operator Lieut. MacLeod was killed as the vessel, one of the largest of its kind, broke apart and sank. Passengers were rescued from the water.
An item reports a Cincinnati authority promoting freezone drops to treat corns, claiming painless removal and quick drying. Other sections tout falling German food prices, worm powders for children, and Tibet prayer flags as protective devices, all framed in a dated, promotional tone.
The wireless press reports in London that post armistice trade hopes with Germany are fading. Due to Germany s ethical financial position it is deemed risky to dispatch large amounts of merchandise without cash payment. Numerous quarters observe the shift as the market moves toward cash transactions and stronger safeguards.
The Montreal port handles more ocean traffic than all American ports except New York, with rising tonnage and better ice breaking extending the season. Canada cooperates with investment, including 28,000 dollars spent on terminals and dredging, while Marine deepens the St Lawrence to thirty five feet.
The naval service announces a new commercial wireless service between Canada and Bermuda. Connection is between Barrington Passage Nova Scotia and Bermuda British station. Lord Grey likely to become British ambassador to the United States.
The Montreal market shows hides for boots and shoes down 10 cents and callskins down 20 cents since the government embargo on hides skins and leather was announced on August 4. The cost of living commission advised the action to curb prices. the commissioner says continued decline could lessen boot and shoe costs. Proverbs are the offspring of practical experience.
An advertisement claims Catarrhozone daily cures chronic throat weakness bronchitis and catarrh. It promises direct breathable relief from the inhaler with soothing substances, asserts universal use by officials and ministers abroad, and offers sizes from sample to large for Kingston Canada stores.
A readable fragment describes a peaceful Chinese boycott of Japanese goods, noting around 75 percent of exports to China continue and Chinese newspapers urge restraint. It cites merchants advertising “We sell no Japanese goods” and mentions global reactions and calm, cautious reform language.
Farouz Kahn has been appointed sectecing Mocutier ET Mall wbo.
The fragment suggests a quote about belief and resilience. It hints at guidance from Flo on judging information and the value of practical representation or replication in uncertain situations. No clear events, dates, or proper entities are available.
An advertisement proclaims Putnam's Corn Extractor eliminates corns and warts in one day with no pain. It warns dealers and substitutes are refused, pricing listed at 25 cents per bottle.
The Times Capetown correspondent relays the Cape Times on Lord Milner's Oxford speech, arguing true independence is the tangible result of ties to the British Empire. It condemns aspirational independence as unreal and potentially crippling to South Africa’s development ahead.
Britain releases a White Paper stating Germany conceded nothing in August 1912 peace talks. It outlines the papal plan for disarmament arbitration and Belgian evacuation, while noting Allied and German positions on reparations and Belgium’s independence.
Summer heat endangers infants with diarrheal illness and stomach upsets. Baby's Own Tablets touted as preventive care to regulate bowels and soothe the stomach. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Police seized seditious papers in a raid targeting Ace ton western suburb. The documents describe a proposed seizure of arms from military stores by revolutionaries and a government in London. The report notes corn ailments and cites Holloway's Corn Cure as accessible relief.
A lecturer advices a young man on farming success urging that genuine commitment starts with love for farm work. The tale blends romance reference with a political note as Canada eyes a governor general successor amid Byng’s era.
An odd commercial history note ties Jewish citizenship in Poland to Russia's expulsion of Jews, framing their role as vital intermediaries between Polish industrial centers like Lodz Warsaw and Petrokow and Russian markets. The piece suggests Russia’s policies spurred Polish growth despite political peril.
The report shows Canada May per capita sales at 0.54 versus the United States at 0.60, noting the U S started a year earlier and benefited from war propaganda, making the U S performance seem favorable to Canada by comparison. The analysis implies a favorable view of Canada’s progress given the timing and incentives.
A quirky dialogue riffs on affection and duty as a young man learns the deeper meaning of love beyond superficial flattery. The speaker argues true devotion means giving one’s best to the girl, living fully to support and enrich her life, and applying that standard to farm work and life balance.
A sharp business proverb contrasts fools who wait with a savvy person who actively pursues goals. The phrase underscores initiative and strategic focus as keys to success in competitive settings. It frames determination as a practical virtue guiding everyday decisions.
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