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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
3
Readable phrases hint at social talk and daily concerns in a garbled excerpt. Mentions Winnipeg and Philadelphia voices discuss work, idleness, and urban life, with scattered references to grass, ovens, and manners, all rendered in rough OCR style without a clear narrative.
A fragment discusses opinions on whether women should hold public office. It notes debate among jurors on a grand jury about women’s roles in government and community leadership.
The Empress of India suffered a fatal torpedo and shell bombardment near Portignant after a heavy assault by British warships. Fire and water poured into the burning ship as holes appeared in its hull. Returns to Portland preceded the sinking of the vessel.
Two eminent figures answer yes to the question of higher health costs today to keep 100000 people healthier. They note longer average lifespans, more elderly due to medical advances, and that modern surgery saves lives that earlier decades could not. They acknowledge greater annual doctor spending but argue it may be worth the cost.
England now possesses a squadron of eight battleships of the super dreadnought type, the most compact and powerful fighting force in the world. The Ajax, the eighth battleship, is the latest commission, part of Britain’s coast guard fleet, costing about 70 million dollars.
An advertorial testimonial extols Nerviline and Nerviling as cures for horse distemper and related ailments. It claims a farmer treated a sick horse thrice daily with the Nerviline oil mix, noting rapid recovery. The piece promotes Nervine products for cattle and stock, with pricing and distributor locations.
A red faced customer clashes with a clerk and floor walker over refunds for a damaged book. The exchange notes policies on returns while a tale of a presidential anecdote and an English elopement ends with a humorous miscue about a coat and ends rope.
The article profiles Pete Dooth, a remarkable self taught performer from Winder, who crafts and trains a performing monkey like a circus act. It highlights his abilities to make animals dance and do tricks, his musical talent on harp and guitar, and his intricate copperplate handwriting. Despite unstable work, the piece emphasizes his rare genius and unique skills.
A tale from the plains recounts Wild Bill facing a concealed killer who vows to shoot him. The man questions his prey with a feigned threat and demands a prayer interval. In a sudden turn, Bill signals a phantom ally and the attacker turns, allowing Bill to shoot, killing the unseen foe.
The scene painter Jonn Full oversaw scenery delivery for a lunatic asylum entertainment as rain began. A large man offered aid. later an attendant struck an injured worker, then released him with a taunting remark about saying thank you. The altercation ends with terse confrontation and warning.
The text compares oblong and square houses, stating oblong shapes use less timber and labor. It claims oblong houses are cheaper to construct, with Ferrata length timbers and narrower forms reducing material and effort versus square designs.
A garbled 19th century text extols Minard s Liniment curing lumbago and headaches, mentioning usage by masses in Massachusetts and various names. It then shifts to unrelated quips about horse handling, a family inquiry at Grand Avenue, and a theatre manager in New York dealing with scalpers.
The article argues soils form slowly from rocks, noting glacial scratches from the Inez period 61,000 to 160 years ago as fresh. It asserts sixty to seventy thousand years for soil development and warns deforestation exposes soil to erosion, with timber cutting potentially depriving future generations of soil in as little as fifty years.
A fragmented diary style passage describes nervousness, distant shores off Chita, and a rough routine for drying feet. The text mentions a sea scent, creaking gear, and a footpath with a salty undertone. It ends with perfunctory procedures to dry feet and wear fresh socks.
A fragmented account notes a dispute described as wasted sarcasm and indignant wives. New York lawyers shift opinions to a court decision resolving a controversy by aligning with both sides, ending the quarrel with a surprising compromise.
A damaged notice recounts General Daumesni losing a leg at Wagram and receiving a mechanical replacement by Amber and iron springs. Deprived of the limb, he continued service, his prosthetic leg later kept by Broa and passed to Vincennes before entering war department holdings as a revered artifact of France’s old armies.
A speaker named Heages questions how to use a five pound verdict in a breach of promise suit. The dialogue includes phrases about money and a lawyer, suggesting concern over a large sum and its disposition after a ruling.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for anaemia causing pale eyes, fatigue, and weakness. It cites Mrs BP Keith of Steeves Settlement and her daughter Satie, detailing relief after using the pills, and notes available from The Williams Medicine Co. in Toronto.
A vintage remedy advertisement urges readers to avoid indoor dangers and breathe fresh air to strengthen the lungs. It claims Simp of Sable househseir remedy has broken up thousands of coughs and promises relief for persistent coughs with Linseed and Licorice based mix.
A collage of clipped phrases and verses referencing Greece and modern life, interwoven with dental tales and worm powders. The text mixes antiquated sentiment with medical ad copy and fragmented storytelling, offering little coherent narrative but vivid era-specific language.
An unorthodox story tells how a butterfly boasted it could shake Solomon's temple. Solomon questions the claim and the butterfly explains it was to impress his wife. Solomon, amused, forgives the creature as the wife remains the unseen judge.
A reminiscence recalls a peer surprised by a sister’s tale of a budding romance with a renowned scientist. The tale riffs on family lineage boasting Abraham and Jacob, while a quip about red flannel curing rheumatism highlights quirky beliefs.
The passage claims beauty stems from health and blood purity, linking sallow skin and blemishes to impurities causing headaches backache languor nervousness and depression, and suggests use during times of need.
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