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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
2
A columnist argues ongoing costs of production hinder recovery as raw material prices fall but labor and transport remain costly. Wasteful union rules and rail freight policies raise expenses, curbing employment. He urges labor to remove restrictive practices, cut wastage, and press reforms to restore demand and production.
The Canadian trade commissioner in Paris reports strong demand in France for Manitoba Marquis wheat peas Canadian bluegrass and clover. Exchange rate issues hinder trade but slight improvements lift prospects for Canadian seeds as French buyers praise cereal quality. Government purchases began early in the war and will end August.
A short quip notes many men stand idle and complain there is no work while others recall days of plenty and working hard. It argues around the theme of labor effort and social attitudes. The remark reflects a newspaper voice on employment and responsibility.
The Winnipeg Fur Auction Sales Company offered three hundred thousand dollars worth of pelts for sale in June. The sale included the Lamson Hubbard Canadian Company's Mace Kenzie and Arctic furs. All furs presented this season were guaranteed to be catch.
In England the rolling chairs used by invalids and others require a motor license.
A humorous exchange from American Legion Weekly features a peevish diner who questions a server about how long he has worked there. After a brief apology the diner realizes the steak was not his order, prompting a lighthearted misunderstanding.
Officials from the department of marine and fisheries with the air board unveil a new seaplane use on the Pacific coast to haul eggs from hatcheries to inaccessible offshore areas. Engs in water boxes incubate eggs, aiding hatching while patrols curb illegal fishing and dine rail saloon activity in Argentina.
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a potent rheumatism remedy five times stronger than ordinary treatments. It promises pain destruction by addressing the source and is suitable for all ages with internal and external use, priced at 35c. Also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for cuts bruises sprains and sore throats as a universal medical chest staple.
The Dominion Command Great War Veterans Association of Canada, meeting in Port Arthur, expressed pride in Lord Byng of Vimy’s appointment as Governor General of Canada and urged him to accept honorary membership in the organization.
An Albany Journal quotation notes that many men err by equating wealth with shortcuts rather than earning it through legitimate effort. It argues more men would profit if they rejected the habit of seeking money by illicit means and focused on honest work.
July’s oppressive heat endangers infants with diarrhea dysentery colic and cholera like illness claiming many young lives. Mothers must guard and treat promptly. Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario claim to regulate bowels and stomach and prevent summer complaints, offered 25 cents a box by dealers or mail order.
An advertisement touts a Canadian Pacific Great Lakes steamship summer tour offering rest and restoration at sea. It promises scenic landscapes, engineering marvels, historic landmarks, and rejuvenation for busy professionals. A postcard to a Canadian Pacific agent provides full details and pricing.
Your Tech argues that women’s beauty is tied to dental health, claiming American dental care preserves youth. It contends that regular visits keep teeth and gums healthy, shaping cheek and lip appearance, and that a smile of healthy teeth outshines one of decayed stumps.
A reckless intruder wanders a hospital ward asking patients why they are admitted. He mocks a patient claiming tonsil surgery, then jokes about blood poisoning and amputation. A bystander interrupts expressing horror at the scene and remarks the hospital is no place for him as he catches a cold.
Reports from English fashion centers indicate an early revival in hat trade thanks to the Prince of Wales during his Australian tour. He wore a soft, smooth light gray felt hat with a single black band, influencing styles in England and Europe.
A playful exchange frames a newlywed scene as a young bride greets her husband and proudly reveals plans and a $10,000 life insurance policy she took out that day, signaling a domestic moment from the York Sun.
A Vancouver note counts thirty nine heron nests in a single tree at Stanley Park. Baby birds learn to fly as the tree appears an animated garden of blue flowers. Public libraries in Great Britain handle nearly 69 million books yearly, and consumer spending boosts local communities.
Edward Fuller of 1436 12nd St Edmonton testifies Tantac improved his wife’s health and appetite within a month. She had headaches, insomnia, and nervousness before, but now eats well, sleeps soundly, and enjoys housework again, praising the remedy.
The article traces brick making from ancient references through Roman and English rulers, noting Alfred the Great and Charles I influencing production and brick sizes, then credits an inventor with the fast brick making machine and an English patent in 1861 for steam brick production at 1,500 per hour. It ends with a moral about courting pace when a girl has other suitors.
A violinist gave a free performance at the London Zoological Gardens and observed mixed reactions from animals. Serpents, lizards, scorpions showed agitation and attentiveness, bears and zebras showed interest, while wolves, foxes and elephants slept. Monkeys varied from curious to chattering or leaving.
A terse line notes the difficulty for a father to separate his coin from his boy, implying tensions between wealth and family unity. The fragment hints at themes of control, inheritance, and separation within a household context without naming persons or places.
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