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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
3
A fragment from a church newspaper critique discusses the idea of a flawless press and contrasts it with secular journalism. It questions whether perfection in writers or editors exists and jokes about reforming a specific individual as a metaphor for unattainable ideal journalism.
The CPR ship Princess Charlotte will again sail to Alaska next summer, with three round trips from Victoria to Skagway and Vancouver, plus seven each for Princess Alice and Princess Sophia, totaling 17 round trips. The Charlotte caters to East bookings and advance brochures are in preparation to promote the northern tours amid rising interest from eastern travelers.
Reports describe a massive internal explosion at Fort Douaumont during Verdun operations on May 17. The blast and resulting fumes killed hundreds, with bodies stacked in subterranean galleries as the fort withstood continued bombardment and limited air vents.
Fragmentary lines discuss a personal dispute with untidy wording. Key names, places, or dates do not emerge clearly. The readable portions imply a grievance or confrontation but lack concrete events or identifiable entities to report.
A curious scene unfolds as a diligent shopkeeper frantically searches his store to please a young buyer seeking a gift for her granddaughter. An elderly woman questions a neat satchel’s authenticity, while the dealer insists the alligator skin is genuine though soiled, claiming it shows wear from use.
A ste auvertisement extols rice as cheap nutritious fare noting four pounds cost a quarter and outlasting fifty cents worth of beet or thirty cents worth of flour. It argues rice should be ground to whole grain and praises its role in global diets while contrasting fashion’s impact on polishing rice and urging rice as a healthy, economical staple.
The United States sold about two billion dollars in 1916, with the United Kingdom the largest buyer. France, neutrals in Northern Europe, and Germany were major recipients, while Japan bought ninety four million and Russia about one hundred forty four million. Canada ranked third in purchases.
The Peace River district in northern Alberta advances with plans for a creamery near Grande Prairie. Previous butter supply issues due to lack of manufacturing and storage facilities hindered shipments, but the new creamery aims to be ready by next spring, stabilizing a developing mixed farming economy.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century clipping discusses German actions and morale, mentions women and children in boats after a ship attack, and retains a mock dialogue about a boy with industry and asthma remedies. It advertises Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a universal cure amid uncertain causes and notes its wide acceptance.
A critical essay condemns renewed human bondage in parts of Europe, arguing that civilized nations fail to safeguard freedom. It laments the persistence of slavery, mocks narrow minded attitudes, and questions why Western nations tolerate these abuses while professing civilization and peace.
A testimonial from Sion W. A. Hutchinson credits Lincolnard’s liniment with relief from inflammation after winter complaints. The note mentions a “great benefit from the use” and asserts effectiveness in inflammation cases observed by the user.
A fragmented quip discusses beef quality and adulteration dangers, claiming Holfhway's Corn Cure offers a superior method. The text then shifts to a life insurance scene where a ninety four year old man is denied coverage, with a humorous exchange about age and mortality.
The article notes Japan’s celluloid toy manufacturers running at full capacity to meet rising demand in Iran, Australia, England, India, China, and the United States. It links growth to Germany converting thirty factories to munitions, reducing German toy supply and elevating Japan's role in global toy trade.
The document cites relief contributions from several nations for Belgium, noting the United States led with about 10 million dollars, 43 percent of the total, while Canadians, New Zealand, and others also pledged. It then pivots to a sensational promotion for Dr. Williams Pink Pills claiming to restore blood, urging purchases via mail order from Brockville, Ontario.
An 19th century advertisement extols Miller's Worm Powders as a powerful stomachic and intestinal worm remedy. It claims rapid expulsion of worms from children without distress and asserts the medicine also acts as a tonic, promoting vigor and health in infants.
An American visitor describing Chinese tea rituals notes that tea is drunk throughout a meal without sugar or cream. Proper infuser technique uses the right tea leaves amount and boiling water, with a three to five minute infusion ensuring a well made cup.
The Coaldale Alberta irrigation district produced 26 to 51 bushels per acre in 1915 from irrigated lands. A Dominion Irrigation Department report notes equal moisture from irrigation and rains, with artificial watering boosting production. It highlights CPR actions, irrigation from Towtherwin Calgary, and notes about land expansion and early systems by Dennis and the Alberta Irrigation Company. The Calgary News Telegram quotation appears last in the clipping.
The Quebec government plans to create townships named after major battles where Chinese soldiers fought, and to name natural landmarks in those townships after noted fallen heroes. The text references Ypres Courcelette St Julien Festuber and a misfired segment about a landlady and a lazy guest.
A brief domestic note suggests giving youngsters a piping hot cup before heading to school. It emphasizes a quick morning ritual to energize children for the day ahead.
Teachers doctors and food experts agree on two joints the child needs a hot drink and it should not be tea or coffee. Postum fills that need admirably and its extensive use among thoughtful parents shows how it meets the requirement while the child enjoys the nourishing drink.
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