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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
6
An old advertisement describes Metre Cosyrapet Lise and He-Dru Co Syrup of Linseed with licorice and chinowingne for coughs. It touts relief from chest discomfort and phlegm, noting a Canadian National Drug and Chemical Co listing and a bottle feel.
A government official has the power to prosecute offending authors and ban their books in Japan. The case against a writer of The Great City Drought highlights debates over literary freedom and the role of art. Some classic works, even Mollere’s, circulate less freely due to censorship.
A fragmented ad style piece parodies a debate on a will and introduces a famous liniment cure claim. The text mixes satire with poems and references a modern maid’s yearning, urging use of Partielees Vegeta Pill for stomach relief and improved mood. The passage hints at printed notices and author attribution forthcoming.
A small-town shopkeeper waits for a rare morning customer and his little boy. The owner believes the boy is honest and refuses improper change. The inconsistency and oddities reflect a chaotic, fragmented narrative with cultural notes about India and superstition interwoven with stray local anecdotes.
An OCR fragment mentions eye remedies and treatments with unclear product names and costs. The text references eye issues described as weak and watery eyes and lists men or brands like Horne and Hovey in a promotional context.
An incomplete narrative from a notebook describes a man near a lake muttering of a poisoned water source. A priest or storyteller notes the danger as onlookers hear confusion, with scattered dialogue about fear, fate, and what may become of the survivor.
A well known Parisien antiquary on holiday in Normandy discovers an old farm door bearing a carved emblem and an inscription dated 1081. After bargaining he buys the door, later learning the farmer has swapped a rebuilt piece for 1801, highlighting questionable antiquarian judgment.
A testimonial touts Nerviline as a swift remedy for ankle and wrist sprains with rapid swelling reduction and pain relief. The ad urges readers to keep Nerviline at home and notes large and sample bottle pricing, distributed by The Cat Larrhozone Co in Kingston Ontario.
A disjointed, first person style note recalls hotel chatter in New York or Boston, mentions Miss Palmer as a cook, and notes cautious social rituals before introductions. It hints at attitudes toward travel, hotel stays, and guest interactions without a clear narrative or event.
A 19th or early 20th century advertisement promotes using greasy ointments for skin ailments, warns they worsen conditions by clogging pores, and touts Pink Pills as cures for eczema and related diseases. It cites testimonials from Mrs Tremble of Gunter Ontario, claims effective six to eight week use, and lists The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario as seller.
A jumbled column of essays and anecdotes touches on eggs as a diet staple, weather talk, doctor visits, royal attire, smoking, and a portrait of modern society. It cites Japan’s temple rites, a controversial Buddihist practice, and ponders civilization with Norway cited as the most civilized nation, while urging readers to strive for success and punctuality in work.
A report traces Lieutenant Roberts and his unit in pursuit of mutineers near Khodaranie. Roberts saves a comrade in danger, wounds attackers, and captures a standard, securing the VC for gallantry amid sustained pursuit and close combat lasting miles. The tale intertwines medical and military scenes, reflecting wartime bravery.
The article compares seven months of dairy yields across cows aged 7 to 8 in Ottawa and Glengary. It contrasts March calving cows producing 12 pounds since, versus a 7 year old with 642 pounds milk and 228 fat, a double yield. It argues to avoid sheer averages and keep records to identify high earning cows.
A fragmentary note compares husbands to cigars, claiming novelty and freedom before marriage. It suggests wives seldom saw their husbands after leaving the house, and implies husbands are often allowed out too much in early marriage. The text uses a colloquial, cautionary tone about domestic life.
The readable text shows a fragment about someone named Eorolied and a disdain for naming or kicks. It mentions learning's scroll and a proposal for a career in something called areathought construction in London with the times. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent details.
A garbled 19th century style passage mixes brash talk, racist language, remarks on asthma and a claimed remedy, plus stray references to rats, population figures, and odd monetary totals. The readable parts suggest a sensational health patent claim and scattered social commentary without coherent narrative.
An advertisement promotes Dr Mors Indian Root Pills with a terse claim of health benefits. The fragment mentions a product name and possible medical claims aimed at general wellbeing. No clear dates or organizations are legible.
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