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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
2
An old ad describes a dubious stomach treatment claimed to relieve catarrhal throat and chest issues. It urges inhaling vapors and frequent use of a product named Catairbouone to soothe the throat, clear discharge, and provide permanent relief from catarrh.
A diaristic letter describes living at a farm in Canada with the Fiskes. The writer details daily chores bread making butter washing and baking on Saturdays preparing for Sunday. They note adjusting to farm tasks learning English phrases and enjoying kitchen work while describing small mishaps and progress.
A letter from Lacan Ontario credits Dr. Chase's Nerve Food with curing Mr. John Woodward P.F.O. Pain relief followed sleeplessness as the nervous system recovered. The advertisement promotes Dr Chase's Nerve Food at 50 currency units and lists Edmanson Bates & Co. Limited Toronto as distributors.
A fragmented diary style piece recounts visits to John Fiske and family at Firstholme. It describes animals on the farm, including horses and dogs, a homemade toffee treat, and a chatty visit with Mrs. Fiske and Gypsy. The narrator observes the old Fiske house, family dynamics, and a Sunday Methodist service.
A Halifax resident recalls the 1917 harbor disaster on the munition ship wrecks and its mental toll. The survivor credits Milburns Nerve Pills with easing shock and nerve troubles, claiming relief from heart and nerve pain after the blast.
The writer recalls a Sunday at the Fiske farm, attending Evensong at St Georges with old friends Me Hadford and Mrs Mille. The entry describes a lively gypsy student, Latin lessons, and reflections on education, language, and life at sea. It notes a pending supplementary exam in September and a praise for well educated speech and writing.
The dairy herd of the Canadian Pacific Railway at Strathmore won first prize for January for milk production in the four year old class, marking a national lead. Second place went to a winning cow in another class, with sixth in the two year old class. All the cows 5 Hoist.
The item notes debate over the efficiency of a strong tailitia arm and hints at arguments about its necessity. It references the Hamilton Spectator and suggests ongoing discussion about national forces and policing roles.
The elevator company reports handling since autumn 1921 of under 3,193,001 bushels of grain, about 700,000 more than the same period a year earlier.
A whimsical tale follows Mr Wombat traveling from Australia to the End of the Earth. He drinks from a pool, grows giant, and faces the stern warning of Brownies guarding shells and magical water. Stella offers two wishes, with a plan to return him to his normal size after drinking the Get Big Pool water.
Vintage ad copy promises renewed energy and health with Dr Hamiltons Pills. It extols relief from headaches and fatigue, claims to restore vigor and spirits, and touts availability from dealers at 25 cents per box via The Catarheanne Co Montreal.
A local Alberta park notes a rising buffalo herd with a substantial year over year gain. Superintendent AG Smith reports higher numbers during the first week of winter as range enclosures and park boundaries shape herd dynamics.
Fanlac recalls his time with the Canadian National Railway three years ago. He suffered nervous breakdown symptoms and fatigue, lost weight, and slept poorly. After taking Tanlac he reports feeling better, eating well, sleeping, and regaining strength.
Mrs. Meckton remarks on credit for one thing in married life and asks where to place it. the text notes the first passengers by tutiwon ek and Abich were sent up via Montgwiner to Versailles at 138.
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