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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
7
Fragmented text describes Zam-Rik chest tightness relief and other claimed cures for rheumatism cold sores and poisoning with advertisements. Includes testimonials about Zam-Buk and doctor-style remedies, plus assorted excerpts from unrelated papers and mock dialogue.
A vintage advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with hypo phosphites as a remedy to check disease and steer the body toward health. The copy emphasizes its uplifting effects and preventive value.
Prof Sheppard of the Agricultural College urges continued stock raising despite hay and fodder shortages. The report notes declines in cattle, horses, and sheep in the state over five years, warns about rising feed costs, and advises using corn and soybeans in rations. Farmers are urged to conserve hay, utilize straw, and ship stock to southern states with corn.
The article describes tail docking lambs at University Farm St Paul by cutting the tail with the aim of preserving skin coverage on the stump. It details restraining the lamb, pulling skin back toward the body to minimize bleeding, and placing the lamb in clean straw to prevent infection. It notes docking occurs about ten days after birth and should be done while the lambs are in good physical condition.
A garbled mosaic of quotes and banter from various papers mentions Minard's Liniment, a duchess described as American and rich, Ragaz theatricals, and a Knickerbocker mother, with snippets about a doctor visit, a child’s porch fall, a racing auto indictment for homicide, and a quip about marrying one’s mother.
A garbled report claims a force of ten men built a dirt road in one hour amid a friendly rivalry among workers. The piece mentions Des Moines and a “Preliminary Move” with a general endorsement of the effort, then digresses to casual remarks about women as railroad engineers and a medicine ad for a stomach Pills.
A Washington Star item reports Alexander McCarter, postmaster of Mecarter, Saskatchewan, joined the army after a neighbor claimed Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his rheumatism and gravel. McCarter said he was troubled, tried the pills, and soon could work again, noting the neighbor’s similar success.
Excerpts from the First Kings study by Rev. Dom Stearns discuss Jeroboam's sin and idolatry, caution against false worship, and references to kings and prophets. The piece links parallels to scriptural events, emphasizes obedience to God, and notes the dangers of following deceitful guidance. It weaves in biblical names, places, and verses to illuminate the lesson's moral.
A garbled report narrates a sequence of swimmers testing water resistance and a bold man attempting to pierce a jet with a sedge hammer. A cavalryman and a Colorado power plant attempt figure, with mentions of a blacksmith's jet and a tossed hammer, yielding a hazy account of risky feats and weapon use.
An item notes Minard’s Liniment as a cure for garget in cows while a tangential agricultural column references a farmer Swigert and critiques nature’s abundance. The piece includes scattered quotes about health remedies and public perception, reflecting period agricultural and medical advertiser tone.
A dated listing explains methods to tan and dress light fur skins like mink and muskrat, dye hides, remove grease without wetting, clean white furs, tan cow and horse hides, and craft leather for repairs. It offers mailing options for single recipes at 3 cents or the complete booklet for $2.00, from a Winnipeg address.
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