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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
2
The article reflects on the 1919 Versailles peace treaty ending the Great War, notes the Archduke’s murder in 1914, and argues the treaty was a stern yet just peace. It emphasizes the need for world reconstruction, patience, and wisdom from leaders to solve postwar challenges.
The piece condemns Germany’s postwar behavior, calling the German people arrogant and defiant, and accuses Berlin of treaty breaches. It cites the Scapa Flow fleet scuttling and wartime actions as evidence that Germany has not reformed or accepted democratic institutions, urging allies to monitor Germany closely to enforce peace.
A health note asserts asthma causes severe suffering and sleep loss. It touts Dr J D Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as a wonderful curative, claiming immediate relief of restricted air passages and wide sale by dealers.
A contemporary answer explains wind does not lower thermometer mercury. It notes wind causes cooling sensation on skin via rapid evaporation, not by lowering air temperature. A fan relieves heat by air movement, not by cooling the thermometer.
A fragmentary Saskatchewan clipping notes liniment cures colds and beef figures valued at 170 009, with mentions of Moose Jaw and Regina. It references aircraft materials including screws and wood, and ends with a quip on prohibition and appearance.
Reports from Father Turgetil and Father Piegot at Chesterfield Inlet describe famine during last winter among the Eskimos. Caribou and fish failed, hunger spread, and many died, including a family where five children perished. News concerns Ches terfield Inlet Hudson Bay and Prince Albert connections.
In Canada a large frozen inventory worth forty million dollars faces questions about why citizens are paying premium prices. The Kingston Standard notes public concern over storage costs and policy decisions affecting affordability and access to frozen goods.
Wilfrid Gagne of the Grand Central Hotel in Drummondville attests that after several veterinarians failed, Minard's Liniment cured a valuable hunting log of mange, noting a permanent improvement. The note is dated August 3.
A promotional notice extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for debility and general weakness. It cites improved appetite, digestion, sleep, and weight gain, with patient testimonials from W Doxtater of Tilsonburg and Mr Cox, advising use for fatigue and low blood vitality. Pills sold at 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
Berlin correspondent Karl H von Wiegand reports a growing German emigration movement driven by fear of postwar unemployment and limited resources. Government to curb industry and aid deportations through a National Emigration Office signals mass departure toward Argentina Brazil Mexico and Paraguay with the United States shunned by potential migrants.
The borzoi or Russian wolfhound is noted for rapid sprints with record runs showing 75 feet per second. In comparison the gazelle tops over eighty feet per second, which would reach about 4 800 feet in a minute if sustained.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a simple home remedy to lift corns by applying drops of an ether compound. It claims instant relief, root and all, with the corn drying and lifting out with fingers. The pitch warns against DIY cutting to avoid infection or lockjaw.
A Hague report states Herr Fokker, Dutch inventor of the German battleplane, plans to ride in one airplane while towed by another, a first step toward an aerial locomotive with a chain of air cars, a dream of the Dutch inventor for linked air transport.
A vintage note claims Sinard’s Liniment cures diphtheria, reflecting era medical boosterism. The fragment mixes ad copy with unrelated phrases about aging and postage stamps, showing incomplete context.
A nostalgic note urges readers to call the newspaper with any local event or personal incident to ensure it gets reported. The piece pokes fun at editors being human and invites news tips from readers about visits, injuries, travels, or family happenings. It cites the Simcoe Reformer and ends with an ad for Black Watch chewing tobacco.
China’s gunpowder origins and firecracker trade are centered in the Canton district. Firecrackers, wrapped in bamboo paper with red covering, are tied to good luck and used at weddings, festivals, and birthdays. China exports about £600,000 annually.
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen says Hamburg has been occupied by government troops under General Von Lettow Vorbeck. No fighting was reported as the transfer of control occurred after a week of Spartacan and Communist control.
A fragmentary verse exchange depicts a rejected suitor and a reply about future hopes, implying resilience after a failed romance and a playful sea life metaphor. The lines evoke irony and a pun on love and loss.
Government price limits set marriage costs in Japan to twenty five pesos per match with one peso for an introduction five for a life partner search and twenty five for binding. The system removes costly wedding extras and aims to be economical though it risks social impact. A wartime health note warns about intestinal worms and endorses Miller's Worm Powders as a treatment and repair.
Reports from Munich say the Krupp works in Munich have been sold to American interests. Dispatches indicate several other Bavarian capital industrial concerns have also passed into U.S. hands.
A remark on a woman who dresses modestly and sensibly but seeks attention. The piece discusses how such contrasts draw notice and provoke comment in social circles.
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