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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1905
Page
6
In a local note James Atwell reports relief from lumbago and bladder pain after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He states his prior medicines failed, but the pills cured him and he would recommend them for kidney related pains and blood cleansing.
The article outlines moves to adopt the metric system in Canada soon with a transition period possibly lasting several years. It notes that Britain the colonies and the United States show growing support for metric use and mentions imperial measures being phased out across the Empire following a British conference decision.
Fragmentary report describes disease, deliberate killings, and adoption schemes linked to extinction pressures on Vancouver Island and Queen Charlotte Island tribes. It notes white agents paying villagers to ceded offspring and a drastic decline in tribal populations after encounters with colonial authorities.
The Hon. Charlie D. Haines of New York, a former U S congressman, spoke in Toronto about Canada. He expressed fascination with the country and people, noting that British opinions often misjudge Canada as barren and underdeveloped, while acknowledging changing impressions as Canada progresses.
Independent entities progress with development and trade push in New York. discussions point to a shift in routes and markets beyond the city as residents reflect on pride in neighboring communities and the influence of local leaders like Deacon Tronjans.
Cociington quips about Jonah entering the whale as a strange premise while Tarogmorton teases a comic misreading. The dialogue hints at a satirical take on biblical voyage themes and survival humor.
A garbled excerpt attributing a quip to Eliot touches on appetite and restraint. The text oddly mentions sleeping with mouth closed to avoid mistakes and hints at a trivial dietary instruction, though the overall meaning is unclear and fragmented.
The advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for blood and nerve troubles including anaemia debility rheumatism neuralgia and St Vitus dance. It claims the pills strengthen the heart send healing blood to the lungs and avert dangerous colds that may become pneumonia consumption or bronchitis. Testimonials from Mrs Jan A Kennedy describe recovery from a severe cold and near consumption after use. The pills are sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 50 cents a box, six boxes for $2.50.
The text notes Roman taste for birds like thrushes and nightingales in cuisine and poetry. Horace and Martial praise birds, Ovid mentions a crown of thrushes, and Apician dishes include thrushes and other fowl. Lucullus’ aviary is cited as a source of both music and meals.
A historical eyewitness note describes a towering ice mountain in Hampshire County near Romney. The western face, covered with shale, hides ice year round, accessible by digging through frozen rock. ice is found as late as Sept 15, with a cold storage dairy built at the foot using ice to preserve dairy products.
The text explains that warmth or coolness in clothing is not due to the material itself but to its ability to trap body heat. Fur and wool are poor conductors of heat because air trapped between fibers acts as a strong nonconductor, not mainly because of thickness or weight.
An advertisement extols Baby's Own Tablets as a cure for diarrhoea constipation hives teething and poor appetite in infants and children. It claims the product is safe free from opiates and suitable for all ages with a 25 cent per box price and mail order from Dr Williams Medicine Co Alrockville Ont.
An 1814 expedition against Washington is recalled with Sir Edward Pakenham as lead commander. The piece notes Wellington’s praise of the era’s leaders, the risky ground defense, and the fateful dispatch that sent Pakenham and 40 British officers to a disastrous outcome, as reported by St James Gazette.
Isabel confronts Roy Cameron on a fog edged beach and reveals she wed Robert Graeme for stability after rumors of her fiancé’s failure. A hardened resolve returns as the mist lifts, and she sees a possible future with Graeme.
An advertisement touts Dr. Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a remedy for bronchitis and related coughs. It highlights a secret process, claims soothing effects for both children and adults, and cites Mrs Richmond-Withrow of Sudbenacadie as a user who saved doctor bills. Bottles priced 25 cents, with authorized seals to deter imitators.
New York tenement inspectors tour a Lower Lexington Avenue building, arguing over whether it qualifies as a tenement under the law. A resident resists label and worries about the implications of an inspection and potential eviction.
A Turkish wildflower resembles a Summingbird with a green breast, deep rose wings, yellow throat, and a dark head and beak. The description notes vivid color contrasts and assigns the birdlike bloom a distinctive compound coloration.
A damaged transcription shows a muddled tale mentioning Morocco, a compass, and a whistle of disbelief. The speaker denies the story, hints at a possible hoax, and cites a hidden “clack pork” around the event. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or names.
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