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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
3
The text notes merchant ships with Leviathan at 950 feet as longest, followed by Imperator and Aquitania at 909 feet each in the Cunard line. Among warships, Renown is listed at 789 feet, while the new British battle cruiser Head is described as 900 feet in length with full load, marking a record for warship size.
Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge declines an invitation from State Legislature representatives to meet Eamonn de Valera. He says he cannot accept and must decline all such invitations, noting he did not attend a prior de Valera meeting in Heston last summer where Andrew J. Peters and David J. Walsh spoke.
A fragment claims Dre Chase's Kidney-Saves Pitts cures recurring headaches and chronic neglect of health. It alleges restoration of liver function, improved digestion, and relief from back pain and general derangements, promoting this Beeching Dow remedy.
A fragment discusses a Hungarian crown claimed to date to around 1000 years ago and tied to legends. It notes a rumored sale price near 100000 marks and questions surrounding the artifact’s provenance and historical authenticity amid broader notes on royal insignia. It also briefly mentions long lifespans of tropical palms and olives on Mount of Olives in 1099.
An advertiser claims Pivsham's Vegetable Combine cured a woman and urges others to try it before undergoing surgery. The testimonial mentions a Kalti man in Baltimore, Maryland, and repeatedly touts the product as a solution to various health troubles.
The British Columbia fruit industry reports higher costs for fresh strawberries and jars, with prices up about 20 percent versus 1919. Producers in the Gordon Head district have 1990 crop Boston strawberries selling at 20 cents per pound, against last year’s 6 to 17 cents. Wholesale strawberry crates are forecast at about $4.50, with earlier figures around $4.00 in 1910.
An old style Canadian Sloan's Liniment ad touts fast relief for external stiffness and sore strained sinews. It emphasizes that the product penetrates naturally and offers soothing comfort, selling at 38c 70c and 140c in Canada.
In 1914 India started its first modern cement works and within five years produced about half of the cement needed for Indian construction. The piece notes cement import dependence before the war and marks a rapid shift to local production amid global trade shifts.
Immense deposits of astracanit discovered near Muskiki lake at Kaskakee Springs on the Prince Albert branch of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway. Salts & Potash Company of Kitchener Ontario claims deposits may be highly valuable, estimated at nine million tons. Epsom salts by-product could create markets for British Columbia paper mills. A mineral pigment bed near Oban Saskatchewan may suit paint manufacture. another astracanit bed eight square miles in area lies to the southwest.
Fragmentary ad copy discusses syrup of figs as a laxative for children. Mentions looking for the California labeling and choosing a harmless product. Language references mothers and children and describes bottle use. The text is noisy and OCR-like with misspellings.
Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba farmers receive hardy shelter belt trees from the Forestry Branch of the Department of the Interior at no cost. The program provides sufficient stock and cuttings for prairie homes and gardens, supporting shelter belts. The stock is raised locally in Saskatchewan and supplied for long standing needs.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a solution for dandruff and hair loss. It instructs readers to apply a small amount from a drug store product directly to the scalp, promising reduced flaking and strengthened, shinier hair after several uses.
A fragment notes a proposal to fund a wireless station at Be commercial bus West Indies with $500 for offices and telephones to connect with the aerial plot at Daniel Heal. The colony would gain one penny per shilling of local business and 131 cents to Halifax is mentioned in a vague outline of costs and revenue.
The Soldiers' Settlement Board plans a training school at Estey Alberta for prospective settlers to learn land handling and homestead basics. Up to 1919 loans and grants have supported many applicants across western Canada, totaling substantial acreage and large grant sums.
An advice piece urging outdoor exercise and a strict regimen to build a healthy body during wartime. It promotes cleansing routines, castor oil, May-apple pills, kidney care, and anti uric acid products like Anuric, with claims of improving digestion, detox, and overall vitality. It directs readers to Dr Pierce's Hotel for free advice and to druggists for recommended remedies.
The New Zealand parliament expressed profound gratitude to the imperial land allied naval and mercantile marine for their vigil in dangerous seas. Their efforts kept open sea lanes amidst unknown dangers, reflecting a strong allied resolve.
An ad style testimonial praises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a modern cure for stomach ailments. The piece contrasts old methods with a tonic approach that strengthens digestion. It cites personal relief from indigestion and gas, urging readers to try pink pills via mail order from The Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
Leap year quirks bring 366 days for Bri Chancellor of the Exchequer and boost Post Office profits by about 10 million. Government pockets gain from February 20th while many monthly paid workers lose money, must fund an extra day without extra pay. Tradesmen face an extra business day with no corresponding income.
A Zula bride wears a tisse and a gown described as a rawhide petticoat rubbed with grease and clay. Her father allegedly furnishes it to rid himself of a daughter, while his bank account is set back with a shout of 13 dollars.
In the fiscal year ending June 1919 Honolulu sent almost 900,000 in international money orders abroad with nearly all of it going to Japan. Substantial transfers were also routed through three local Japanese banks in Honolulu.
British Columbia forestries total production value in 1919 is projected at no less than 62 million dollars, up from 54 million in 1918. The preliminary survey notes lumber shipments by waterborne transport rising over the prior year, and records a value for pulp as part of the year’s output.
Distemper features and Minard's ointment claim cures for piles with a 60 cent price and refund offer if unsuccessful. The second fragment notes Lord Beatty in the Lords, public curiosity about his ceremonial cocked hat and the rat cap tradition, with anxious crowd reactions.
Fragmentary text urging parental guidance and steady upbringing. The line hints at lifelong influence but ends abruptly, leaving unclear full context or attribution.
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