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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
7
A fragment describes Cuticure Ointment used after cleaning with hot water to soothe and heal irritated skin. It mentions a product named Cotcure Telcum and references powdering to keep skin dry.
Reports from Canada and the United States cover immigration figures with May 2079 entries and a 105th birthday for Emma Hews of Hamilton. The University of Cracow awards a Doctor of Philosophy to a bari level. Vancouver’s population and Quebec factory plans are noted. The Railway Mail Clerks urge a federal cover plan. Britain-US debt funding and a polar air trip discussion appear, with Amundsen recalled by a Norwegian telegraph expedition.
Fashion note highlights a youthful summer frock in blue and white crepe de chine with pleats. It suggests easy wear for warm days and hints at a playful, girlish style. A Burns and Sealds reference appears with medical caution and kitchen use notes, though its relevance is unclear.
An old advertisement promotes Catarrhozone as a quick acting remedy for catarrh and bronchitis. It claims relief of soreness and cold symptoms with a two month supply for one dollar and warns to avoid substitutes. The Catarrhozone Co. based in Montreal markets the product through druggists and mail orders.
The article notes three additional Royal Canadian Mounted Police postings to be established in the Northwest Territories. One at Cambridge Gulf on Baffin Island, another at Cape Sabine near Ellesmere, and a third at Point Barrow Sound area. A supply ship with a party will be sent to Pond Inlet for provisioning and expeditions. A new Franklin steamship has been purchased for northern logistics and will be used this year.
Ottawa authorities back a new stamp agency to supply collectors directly with special and picked specimens. The move aims to recognize philately in Canada and mirrors the U S government controlled agency as the world’s lone similar operation.
An article extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anaemia among girls and women, claiming they supply the missing red blood to restore vitality and brightness. A testimonial from Miss Emma Johnston of Clinton Ontario is cited, praising improved energy and well being after use. The pills are sold by dealers or mail order for 50 cents from The Dr Williams Medical Co Brockville Ontario.
Traffic accidents in London caused 595 deaths last year with breakdowns including 6 by motor omnibuses 59 by horse drawn vehicles 36 by bicycles and 22 by pedestrians Children and fans were among the victims. The densest danger centered at Trafalgar Square and major arteries toward the suburbs where drivers are less careful.
Railways put new freight rates into effect on May 18 for butter shipments from rural prairie points to Winnipeg and other storage locations. The rate cuts about one third from the pre May 14 level and apply to shipments of at least 2,000 pounds, provided the butter is reslipped from the storage rate after six months.
A 19th century advertisement claims Hamilton's Pills soothe the kidneys, ease backache, and relieve dull pains after the first dose. It promises a thorough cleanse and regulation of the system, urging readers to buy 250 at all dealers.
Figures for April indicate total entries to Canada over 2000 with the British Isles accounting for about 2200 and the United States for around 2000 plus 2689 from other countries. The year to date shows 220 entrants with increases noted versus 1922 and other prior years.
Canada shows rising investment in flour products with capital increasing from 19.4 million to 165 million and product value growing from 38.6 million to 195 million. Raw material consumption rose from 9,000 to 9,000 units and export wheat source jumped to 52.5 million annually.
An notice describes Dr Thomas' Electric Oil as a simple treatment to counteract inflammation and relief pain from frost bite. It emphasizes rapid action and easy application for winter injuries.
Homesteads in the Edmonton area have grown since the year began, with over 58000 acres being claimed at the Edmonton Land Office by the end of the first week in May. The number of settlers on these lands stands at 365, while the year’s total acreage reaches 256,409 acres to date.
Readable fragments describe Dominion Park gift items for Toronto including mountain sheep, goats, mule deer, and a buffalo bull placed in High Park with visitors reacting to the mule deer. Also mentions asthma remedy fame and a Yorksh ire millworker Mrs. Nelia Ford winning a sweepstake prize and rejecting an offer of £3,000.
A Chicago Tribune snippet quotes a Sunday school teacher urging kindness and Willie responding he visited his aunt to bring happiness. The brief dialogue highlights duty to make someone happy each week.
Ottawa reports Saskatchewan holds about 9 000 board feet of saw material per inhabitant, with spruce and poplar comprising the largest shares. The inventory highlights timber volumes across spruce, poplar, jackpine, balsam, and larch in the northern half of the province.
Reports from South America and Mexico show increased demand for Portia British Columbia cement mills amid growing construction activity. The article notes expanding export flows as infrastructure projects accelerate.
Deputy Minister JH Evans notes Manitoba farmers are pushing beekeeping further north than ever as Lt. Floyd reports The Pas area residents have kept bees through winter. Evans calls this the northernmost success in Manitoba beekeeping to date.
Corns come from tight boots but need not trouble you long. A simple remedy, Holloway's Corn Remover, is available to ease the pressure and remove irritation.
A Yorksh irs Polimentary item notes a polite hostess praising an amateur vocalist named Mr Brown and urging him to sing, signaling encouragement and confidence in public performance.
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