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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
7
An era of hemorrhoid relief via Dr Chase's Ointment is claimed with testimonials from D MacVicar and J Mawer. The ad asserts quick soothing benefit, urges proper use per the circular, and promises permanent cure with two boxes. Available at dealers and Edmanson Bates Co in Toronto.
A garbled report stitches together stray lines about a beggar on East Sixth Street asking for a dime, disjointed mentions of a Cleveland paper, and assorted ad blurbs. The text also includes an old medicine ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure, a Hartford Courant quip about perpetual motion, and stray remarks referencing Shiloh’s Cure and an Egyptian plumber.
An anecdote recounts Napoleon and Empress Josephine watching cellist Duport at the Tuileries. The emperor briefly manipulates the cello, prompting Duport to faint and plead, while Josephine nods and laughs, ending the improvised lesson.
A collage of notes describes Shetland ponies prized for hard work in coal mines and in fields, noting their strength, coat changes, and temperaments. It also riffs on a Chinaman and His Dragon belief, skating origins in Europe, and a playful political exchange about congress prominence.
In a Cot tago Record Herald fragment Mrs Oldcastle urges the public to take a firm stand against vivt section, while her hostess agrees, calling for unity across north and south as the motte. The brief exchange underscores tensions over regional alignment.
Two men argue about decent people and rumors in a clipped Philadelphia Inquirer style exchange. One asserts locals are regre t ians while the other seeks confirmation, noting a dog involved.
Daniel Goddard of Bay Street St Marie Opt reports a coal bucket incident at Cohen's Coal Deck caused a deep wound. He details severe pain, swelling, and limited movement until Zom-Buk was applied by his wife, which rapidly eased throbbing, cleared inflammation, and promoted healing. The balm allegedly cured the injury and restored strength. It is advertised as a general remedy for cuts burns eczema ringworm and related conditions with warnings about false claims.
A Baltimore specialist recalls a joke about a patient whose delirium yields a harsh self-remark. A physician, also a graduate, asks about the patient while another brother reports the case with bleak humor. The scene underscores the tension between medical seriousness and public amusement.
A confused note details a wife asking for Lorna Doone while salesmen puzzle over the title. Pye visits several shops to locate the item, and a shopper jokes it sounds like a Scotch drink as Chicago Tribune reports a scene of civilian bustle and a distant, terse newsroom moment.
Household hints describe simple cleaning tricks and repairs using kermece powder chalk and chloroform to remove marks mend gloves and treat punctures. The piece also notes Abraham Rosen, a Boston newsboy, as the third recipient of the Lewsbors Union Harvard Scholar sip after graduation from Philips Grammar and Bish High School.
A Philadelphia Inquirer quip notes a mocked Australian bird discovery with four legs. A humorous exchange follows, joking that the extra limbs suit politicians and their double stance on issues.
A collage of antique ad copy and clippings praising a product called Habs Tablets for infant and childhood ailments. The patchwork includes testimonials and scattered snippets about medicines, worms, tonics, and mock dialogue from newspapers, with unrelated quips about college diplomas and vaudeville offers.
A man narrowly caused a disturbance while passing a car on the street. A stylish lady, irritated by his bumping, berated him as a contemptible pup and urged public shaming. He apologized, saying merely that he had made a mistake, while the woman insisted she was not his wife.
An August voyage by the Clermont claimed the first steam powered passage from New York to Albany. The 150 mile trip took about 32 hours, a historic speed compared with the prior four day crossings. Fulton earlier experimented with steam, and Clermont underwent refinements to improve travel comfort and scheduling. Public reaction grew as passengers accepted stricter schedules and Fulton’s meticulous timing.
A well known English gentleman hires a tall highland gamekeeper on his estate but suspects him of poaching after months without catches. In disguise the master follows with a gun, is attacked, and left half-insensible as the keeper slips away. He recovers and doubts remain about the keeper. An elderly man nearby laments his house being torn down after twenty five years of residence, asking for aid as he begs for mercy.
An old recipe explains mixing cocoa with a teaspoon of sugar and a tablespoon of boiling water to form a paste then heating milk until it boils and forms a film. The cocoa paste is stirred in and cooked until the mixture boils.
In a Kansas City Independents fragment, a Beloved One accuses Horace of lacking businessmindedness while a stern parent notes he only pursues money. The exchange centers on financial motives and personal dynamics within the family.
The dialogue questions gambling in a house, with a boy accusing others of cheating while the vicar concerns about moral conduct. The London Opinion quote on pretension and nature adds a contrasting tone.
A Winnipeg man suffering from rheumatism sought relief through electrical treatment and self prescribed pills. After taking Gin Tills from National Drug & Chemical Co Limited in Toronto, his pains subsided within 43 hours, leaving him ache free. Sample box offered if paper is mentioned.
Fragmentary OCR snippet shows a railway scene with a passenger and porter. Dialogue mentions a parcel, hat, and scattering contents on a pavement, with Perth referenced. No clear names, dates, or events to identify.
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Cure as a universal cough and cold remedy. It promotes Parmelees Vegetal Pills as mild yet effective for delicate women and digestive disorders, claiming thousands of women endorse their safety and suggesting women are more prone to digestive issues. A comic fragment follows about matching couples and vegetarian themes.
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