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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
6
A column reflecting on Dominion Day urges Canadians to cultivate a true national spirit rooted in Christian tolerance and broad sympathy. It argues greatness rests on character, education, and health, and cites a physician Tax evasion case as a caution about personal duty to Canada.
A column condemns tax dodging and evasion, equating theft from the treasury with stealing from a neighbor. It argues loyal citizens must obey laws, support taxation reforms, and sustain national conscience for Canada’s overall progress and government strength. It warns against profiteering and insists reform must come from within the country.
The piece warns summer is dangerous for children with cholera infantum colic diarrhoea and dysentery that strike fast. It promotes Abiets as safe help to regulate stomach and bowels, sold by medicine healers or mail order at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville.
A wartime assessment shows that 35 255 typewriting machines are required to operate a force of 100 000 men under the American military system.
An odd column touts Minard's Liniment as a cure for diptheria while noting strange creatures in New Nosnake and Newfoundland sightings. It then discusses Hollo way's Corn Cure for warts and corns, and mentions early locomotive designs as traction engines feeding loads.
An ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a universal bowel and system cleaner. It promises relief from constipation headaches stomach trouble and biliousness with claims of blood renewal aided digestion and tonic effects. The pills are marketed as a guaranteed cure sold by all dealers in every box.
A wife defends generous meals for tramplers, remarking that seeing a man eat without faulting the cook gives satisfaction. The line appears in the Philadelphia Watchman context, reflecting social commentary on hospitality and fault finding.
A fragmented clipping notes a claim that Minard’s Liniment relieves colds and aches. The text mentions the Air Force Association and various scattered names and phrases, but readable context is limited. The item reads like a cut piece from an old newspaper with incomplete lines and stray letters.
Geologists report Africa has the smallest coal reserves among continents. Of about 57 billion tons estimated to exist, the Union of South Africa accounts for roughly 97 percent, indicating a severe regional imbalance in Africa's coal capacity.
A quirky exchange reports a young man’s reply upon hearing that I had kissed your sister. The little girl retorts that his reaction is encouraging as quoted in the Boston Transcript.
A local merchant was found brandishing a blade a few days ago then paring his corns at midnight his wife cried for help but misread the danger. The item ends with an odd ad urging blood poisoning prevention and Patnam's Corn Extractor sold widely.
The piece estimates unscientific loading, accidental damage, and packing waste add over 700 million dollars to food, clothing, and other essentials. It cites 209 million in unused freight car space, 157 million miles hauled half empty, 100 million in damage and theft, and 240 million wasted lumber in packing. It notes about a quarter of food costs fund crates discarded after single use.
A garbled passage references a question about sharks during an Atlantic crossing and a brief reply. It also notes the Mississippi River at its source is 12 feet wide and 15 to 18 inches deep at Lake Itasca, leaving many details unreadable.
The wedding description notes the groom in a black frock with cutaway coat and grey trousers, while the bride wears white and carries flowers. The piece abruptly shifts to an unrelated health advisory about internal parasites in children and a worm remedy, followed by a brief science note on seed germination and new wheats yielding 77 bushels per acre.
Miss Eva P Yateman of Krager sdorf Ontario writes of lasting relief from nerve fainting spells after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She reports heavy falls, long illness, and marked improvement after about ten boxes, urging others with heart trouble to try the remedy. The pills cost 50 cents per box, available at dealers or by mail from The J Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
Safety News outlines a safe ladder setup explaining the ideal lean angle of about 75 degrees. It advises placing the ladder feet at one quarter of the ladder length from the wall to reduce strain and provide sufficient foot-room for the worker at the top.
An advertises Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as versatile medicine for sore throat croup whooping cough chest pains colic and many ailments. It claims unmatched curative qualities with a bottle sold at a small price and urges keeping it at hand.
The Greeks and Romans relied on wax bound books and kept using them long after papyrus emerged. A separate note states that nearly two million barrels of oil are lost each year due to well corrosion.
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