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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
7
Ohio censor board rejects Columbus and Willard-Dempsey fight pictures as unfit for public viewing in the state. The fate of the films elsewhere depends on Rodenberg Act interpretations governing interstate handling of prize fight footage. Also features medical ad copy on indigestion and a note on ancient Egyptian confectionery origins.
Paris noted Foreign Minister M. Pichon told deputies the peace conference has long sought to secure Jewish equal rights in new or enlarged states. He cited Poland as already guaranteeing full liberty and equality to Jews in political and religious life.
In Kingston Ontario the metal trades council representing Canadian Locomotive Co reports a deadlock after the president’s final offer of a 45 hour week and 54 hour pay is rejected by the workers who demand a shorter week. The exchange underscores a stalled bargaining process between labor and management.
In a shop window a notice reads lost half Persian cat finder rewarded. Harry asks his father how they could lose half the cat as they discuss the odd sign. A humorous reflection on chance and travel hints at a broader joke about crossing the pond and a clever riddle of modern contraptions.
A vintage advertisement notes two fresh lemons mixed with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint lotion said to bleach freckles and sallowness, soften and whiten skin. It instructs straining pulp and storing for months and urges massaging into face neck arms and hands.
Coroner's jury ruled there was no proof police fired the fatal shot at Sokolowski during Saturday's riot on June 21. Evidence showed rioters fired multiple shots, but no link to police was established.
A Detroit Journal item parodies a man failing to lie about a big trout catch at a fish store and a Plainfield child who refuses to wash her face, preferring dry cleaning. The snippet also mentions King Ludwig of Bavaria humorously unhappy with a resting place.
The German national assembly continues debate on the new constitution and endorses an article allowing any male citizen 35 or older to qualify for the presidency. The naturalization provision reflects frontier realignments that deprived many former subjects of nationality. The president would be chosen by popular vote.
Summer heat threatens infants with diarrhea dysentery colic and cholera infantum. Mothers are urged to use Baby's Own Tablets to regulate bowels and stomach and prevent or curb summer complaints. Sold by medicine dealers or mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont 25c per box of two.
Oregon forestry officials study lightning sparked fires with 5 million dollars in losses in twelve years. Lightning originated 43 percent of Oregon Washington fires and caused 60 percent of losses. New Mexico reports 65 percent of fires from lightning. 38 percent of trees die from direct strikes before maturity. Proposals include high wires to warn of approaching storms and mobilizing patrols at first warning.
Royal message from Buckingham Palace sent via the first British airship to cross the Atlantic. Dated June 28, 1919, the note to Governor-General Duke of Devonshire expresses goodwill from King George V to the people of Canada. The message notes that joking misprints do not negate respect.
Six teens linked to an anarchist plot against central Rome were arrested four hours before their plan. Four miles away at Fort Partalata, thirty anarchists tried to persuade the garrison to join an attack in the market. Soldiers fired, several captured, others fled, but the city remained tranquil.
A British steamer Ravenstone supposedly sunk three times and torpedoed twice arrives in Boston. The piece joins Salvation Army grit and warns parents that pale sickly children suffer from worms. Miller's Worm Powders are praised to destroy worms and restore digestion.
Paris reports say President Wilson favored trying the ex-emperor, with Council of Three delaying formal discussion due to urgent business. Lloyd George’s Commons remark surprised U S peace mission members, while Bulgarian Premier informs Sofia of soon Paris talks inviting Bulgaria to name a delegation. Black Watch tobacco ad ends item.
The Austrian government has abandoned plans for a union with Germany for the time being. Dr Otto Bauer, foreign affairs secretary, announced this in a speech at a congress of the council of workers, as reported by the Vienna correspondent of the Temps.
An advertisement extols Eclectric Oil as a superior pain reliever that penetrates tissues and vanishes pain quickly. It claims unmatched effectiveness, ranks first among similar preparations, and promotes a political appeal by Field Marshal Von Hindenburg for Allied support.
Leaders in the recent strike push for a six hour day through electoral action. J L McBride, business agent of the electricians union and strike committee member, says method is at the polls next November and by constitutional means. A rural editor quips a smart man is never a success as a fisherman.
In Versailles Jean Bart, famed privateer captain, is presented to the French King. Tired of waiting, he lights a pipe, amusing courtiers. The King then promotes him to Commodore, to which Jean Bart calmly replies that the king did the proper thing.
An advertisement extols Catarrhozone as a non-poisonous medicated air treatment. It claims the product reaches all airways, purifies by burning disease germs, and heals mucous tissues in throat nasal passages and bronchial tubes. It lists cures for catarrh bronchitis asthma la grippe and strengthens the throat with a $1.00 price.
Premier Clemenceau declares that Germany will sign the treaty after a long wait, warning the world of the mailed fist of Germany. He recalls Bismarck or William II as symbolizing militant pride and cautions to keep powder dry while noting the alleged German doctrine that might makes right. Witnesses say William II mourned peace while saying the hour has struck and an army is needed.
Dublin Castle issues memorandum declaring all Sinn Fein organizations and Irish volunteers in Tipperary unlawful, citing crimes and offences over the past year and stating that previous measures failed to curb Sinn Fein activities. Government to suppress the organizations.
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