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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
8
We prepare beautiful and palatable cakes for Manitoba residents in Macgregor and vicinity. A cake makes a fine present for a friend and costs little. A large varied stock awaits in other lines as well.
A fragmentary notice discusses cheap land lots and easy drainage at Mace jot ob. It mentions money advances to aid building and saving plots, with prices around two dollars a unit, plus bonuses for farm land and low expenses on loans. The garbled text hints at per cent rates and favorable terms for Jess Expenses on loan very low.
Town and general notes from Edrans and area residents detailing visitors from Brandon Portage and Austin. rink opening and holiday events at Wellington and St Pauls plus a church confirmation service led by Bishop Matheson. local debate results, entertainment ticket sales, and school district entertainment scheduled for December 22nd with a 2 cent common toc clock entry and free baskets of refreshments.
The Firth Eston combination supplied the concert for the A O U W celebration on Monday evening. A large crowd was captivated by their performance. After the concert a sumptuous supper was passed around and the Workmen deserve credit for the splendid manner in which everything was conducted.
Reports from Portage la Prairie note the marriage of Henry Elgert of Dauphin to Caroline laughter of Portage la Prairie by Ken Mele. Elections on Tuesday were quiet, Councillor Stone was retained by a solid majority, while Baker Aerald's Reeve contest ended in a five vote margin.
James Prendergast of Amato Bay Jamaica West Indies reports his daughter recovered from a severe cold with chest pains in two days after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He claims the remedy warded off pneumonia by counteracting the cold. Sold by druggists and dealers.
Advertisements showcase seasonal offers from stores and bakers. J Watson promotes portraits for gifts while Pierce and Pom’s store tout apples and Xmas sweets. Holmes and Morrison push discounts on trousers and suits, McCarl Southward and Campbell advertise fancy dishes, violins, and gift items. reminders urge settling accounts by December 19th.
Church notices list multiple Macgregor and Wellington church services including morning prayers and sermons every Sunday, Holy Communion on the first Sunday, and evening prayers on alternate Sundays. Also notes prayer meetings at Beaver Epworth, St Cuthbert's and Rosehill with local ministers and student in charge J. Meitobie.
The period piece notes demand for remedies to croup with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for quick relief, noting an older shine syrup as a past remedy. It claims the product causes phlegm to be thrown up and offers faster relief, suggesting use at first signs of crampy cough and declaring it pleasant and safe, with broad sale by druggists and dealers.
A fragment reports a social gathering at Beaver last Friday night and mentions a Christmas tree event at the Presbyterian church on December third. It lists officers elected at the U S Association meeting and notes a new organ purchase enhancing weekly programs.
Holley Bros. of Long Branch Missouri report their younger brother regained 40 pounds in 30 days after using Champlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They claim full recovery and note strong trade with the tablets available from all druggists and dealers.
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