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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
10
The piece argues that widespread economic waste in U S railroading—driven by labor classifications and McAdoo era rules—boosts freight and consumer costs. It cites multi crafts, shifted duties, and rest periods that inflate pay for idle time, inflating prices for finished goods through higher freight charges and general inefficiency.
Footwear liquidation in France sees over two million dollars of army boots unsold due to a surplus of impractical sizes. Government aims to clear stock from two large camps. Boots are high quality leather but fail to fit the troops.
The sale of heels attracted several offers, all judged too small by weight, leading to a decision to proceed with the lowest acceptable bid and re-evaluate if necessary.
A vermicide called Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is praised for saving children amid new claims. The text notes sound vibrations recorded by a clever device and references a famed German echo near Bingen that tosses a sound up to seventy times, implying an extraordinary acoustic phenomenon.
The British government faces scrutiny for officials who speak for the empire without authorization. The New York Times notes Denby’s denunciation of Sinn Feiners and Admiral McGender’s comments, while the Tribune recalls an unfazed Cuban incident with a British consul and a flag over Americans. It also cites Captain Chichester in Manila Bay as unrebuked after intervening between Dewey and a German squadron.
When stooping hurts and lifting causes distress, rub Nerviline for relief. Usually a couple of applications brings grateful relief. No Tiniment more soothing to kill muscular rheumatic or sciatica pains. Thousands rely on Nerviline for cramps colic dysentery and external muscular pains. Large 35 cent bottles for sale everywhere.
Professor William L. Woodburn of Northwestern announces an ear of corn with red, white, and blue kernels after three years of experiments. He says future crops could show solid bands of the colors by crossing red and white to make blue ears and grafting the three varieties.
Cholera infantum is a fatal childhood ailment that often strikes in summer. Baby's Own Tablets regulate bowels and settle the stomach, claimed to prevent summer illnesses. testimonial from Mrs. Fred Rose of South Bay Ontario. sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Corporal David Mills of London, a former British Air Force member, received a medal from the Carnegie Foundation in Paris for rescuing a woman from a 19 foot deep well during 1918 bombing operations. He entered the water despite warnings that it would mean death, bringing the woman to the surface.
The Mines Branch reports zinc production in Canada surged from 2,665 tons in 1916 to 11,005 tons by 1919, more than quadrupling in three years. The increase reflects sustained mining activity and rising demand.
For the first time on record Teeland faces an ice famine due to widespread gas shortages. Across nearly half the country gas is produced from oil, aggravating supply as winter pressures mount.
A household expert shares pie making tips from crust handling to steam escape. It recommends baking in glass or earthenware, using a top crust strip, and minimal handling. Recipes include lemon pie with meringue and rhubarb pie with careful thickening and bake guidance.
Australian aviator Lieut. P. J. Parer, who previously flew from England to Sydney, said a trans-Pacific attempt will be tried soon. He aims to raise fifteen thousand pounds with an exhibition flight around Australia to fund the venture, noting a landless stretch on the Canadian side despite following a chain of islands two-thirds across.
A cartoon caption shows Rastus visiting a doctor who prescribes two cartridges of powder to swallow and forbids smoking, provoking the wife’s question about the funny advice. The exchange satirizes medical authority and smoking norms in a light, humorous way.
William Lorenz of 2154 McKay Street Regina says Tanlac cured his influenza after-effects, boosted his appetite and weight, and relieved kidney and back pains. He praises his wife for urging the remedy and notes friends are using it. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
D C Coleman western vice president of CPR reports main west program this summer centers on the Acme Drumheller segment and part of the Weyburn Lethbridge line He expects Acme Drumheller work finished by fall and 18 more miles of Weyburn Lethbridge completed west of Altawan by then
A Yorkshire laborer is credited with extraordinary memory possessing about 31 000 items of general information in his mind. The report notes a surge of Esperanto periodicals, with around seventy titles, now published in the universal language.
Dr Ells of the Dominion Geological Department reports fossilized remains found in the Pasquai Hills near The Pas. Bones measured 42 feet when aligned though scattered in parts. He notes great scientific importance but cannot yet identify the creature. 80 pounds of bones were sent to Ottawa for study.
A historical note recalls how, over a century ago, English butchers wrapped meat for customers in a large vegetable leaf to protect and present the purchase. The practice reflects period retail habits and resourcefulness in food handling.
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