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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
3
An explorer describes a primitive wireless telegraphy device among Amazon tribes. A tree trunk acts as a mast with a suspending base and a ground-like radio path. The system purportedly sends and receives messages over hills to a receiver, using rubber and early instruments.
A young man marries against his father’s wishes. After meeting his parents, the father reacts with anger but then accepts the youth’s contrition. The tale includes a humorous exchange about a dollar and a hat shop visit.
The article argues the school is the center of the community, driving social and moral reform and guiding rural development. It notes plans for improved facilities, agriculture education, school gardens, and enhanced music and domestic science programs, aiming to raise educational standards and civic engagement. It stresses building attractive, restful spaces and the need for organized community effort and educational leadership.
The article discusses opposition to promoting immigration into Canada for farmers and the need to attract agricultural workers from the United States. It argues a shift of emphasis to prairie settlement and farm population, warning against simplistic policy fixes and urging economic study of the issue.
The statement urges farmers who received government aid to repay a large share of advances from this season’s crops. It notes global money market conditions and the difficulty of raising funds as factors in repayment. It emphasizes cooperation with grain purchasing concerns in the West to collect repayments in full.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for pale weak girls approaching womanhood. It cites improved appetite energy and rosy complexion after use, with a testimonial from Miss Brousseau of Savona BAC describing relief from anemia and fainting and renewed studies after treatment. Pills sold by dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Toothine Co Brockville at six boxes for $2.50.
Early in the war German forces built large machine gun stocks, with belts of 250 rounds and water jackets to prevent overheating. The article notes advantages and drawbacks, including visibility from steam and ammunition use, while stressing the decisive firepower in repelling attacks. It also mentions London weather and a surge in wartime munition trade affecting the United States, as reported by the Lowell Courier Citizen.
A fragmented discussion contrasts Russian soldiers and peasants, noting their discipline, willingness to charge, and dislike of Germans. It cites Fortescue and remarks on why Russians fought Japan, plus praise for Russia as a source of strong troops and raw material for war efforts. In a separate note, an advertisement warns mothers about intestinal worms and promotes Miller's Worm Powder as a quick expeller.
The article lauds British naval gunnery and the Pollen clock mechanism as a remarkable invention enabling ships’ guns to lock onto moving targets. It notes secrecy and German interest while contrasting other wartime tech such as cannons mounted on trees and odd political anecdotes from a 1915 convention.
A report notes a notable drop in sheep availability across the United States, with a specific shortage around New Mont as a speculator found fewer than 5,000 head. The deficiency contrasts with the prior year and signals broad market tightness for wool and meat.
The piece recalls multiple coalition governments, noting the 1704 alliance during Clive's India campaigns and Seven Years' War, plus a pre-Crimea coalition later toppled by a scandal. It mentions Purified Vegetable Pills, Parmierie’s ingredients, and comments on modern farming and advertising, with a humorous hotel anecdote about two-dollar rooms.
Sunburn blistering and irritation are common forms of summer skin trouble. Zam Baken Tt is described as the poison in a wound sting or sore, followed by Zam-Rux starting the healing process and fresh skin appearing. For sore blistered feet sore hands heat rash and similar issues Zam-Duk Go Bee soap is recommended at 25e per AU stores.
A young soldier wounded in France awakens in a London hospital ward to learn his father, a surgeon in the next ward, tended him unknowingly across the Channel. The tale blends war injuries with a chance reunion and reflections on polar exploration and old news.
Letters from Ontario readers describe relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetal Compound and Liver Pills for female health issues. Mrs Henry Crank reports improved digestion and nervous symptoms, while another account notes relief from irregular periods and ovarian trouble after continued use.
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