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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
3
A fragmented ad claims Express Money Order service offers rapid funds, urging customers to use the Tay county outlet for deposits. Marketing language appears incomplete but suggests migration from traditional money orders to expedited transfers.
Fragmentary notice states The Standard Flour Hand made bread was withdrawn from sale on March 15 under Canada food board regulations. It notes that only standard war flour and fanning flour at higher purity may be used, hinting at broader wartime rationing and health claims.
The Bible Society issues a compact pocket edition presenting the Gospel of St. Mark in French on one page and the English on the facing page to aid U S soldiers learning French and to make Bible study more engaging at game time.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that more Americans have died in action on the French front than in the entire Spanish American War, serving as a stark warning about the severity of the current conflict.
An old time notice laments catarrh as incurable by local remedies. The item lists GHEWEY & CO, Propers, Toledo, as a source or advertiser in a town shop setting. The fragmentary text suggests a period style sales or health claim mockup.
A Yankee soldier touring an old church with burials remarks that many lie beneath the floor while the English guide notes the inscription bed. An ad touts Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy claiming it removes the cause, relieves symptoms and restores health and happiness.
A historical note states that machine gunners require a higher degree of physical fitness than soldiers in any other army branch. Size is not as important as health and muscle strength. gunners must carry their guns and move on hands and knees when necessary.
A fragmented verse recalls a young man who vanished after a rooftop hole drew attention. The quirky tale hints at unseen causes and lingering questions about his disappearance, set in a curious, old newspaper voice.
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a fast remedy to peel corns from the roots. It promises dramatic shrinking of the corn and urges readers to visit their local drug store to purchase and use the product immediately.
Readers debate what truly measures farm prosperity beyond land prices. The discussion contrasts inflated land values with profit per unit of farm products and questions the validity of comparing land prices across markets.
In a Jerusalem letter Mrs Edith H Phillips recalls her tour with General Allenby’s forces and the Red Cross units on the hillsides. She notes many small crosses on the Mount of Olives and Nebi Samwil, home to the traditional tomb of Samuel, linking the site with biblical Benjamin.
Chicago editorial praises England and defends resolve during wartime. It extols perseverance against history’s odds, salutes British courage, and urges faith in victory as Allied forces face immense military pressure. The piece frames shared sacrifice and calls for unity against prejudice.
In a chaotic incident authorities report alarming exposure as several guards encountered a blast event. The scene involved multiple injuries and prompted rapid medical response and an investigation into the source of the blast.
A Cincinnati authority advises lifting tender corns or calluses with your fingers and wearing a smaller shoe to prevent pain. A few drops of the drug freezone relieve soreness and shrink the corn, drying it away without irritating surrounding skin. A small bottle costs little and can remove hard or soft corn or callus from feet. If your druggist lacks freezone, ask them to stock it.
The fragment discusses optimistic and pessimistic views on a reform era subject, mentioning a visionary influence and a hopeful path. It mentions a person named Baptiste and a Belgian connection in a context of debate and interpretation. The text remains largely garbled with unclear specifics.
Fragmentary notice from Peterboro references Miss Howells-1 and a man across the street, with unclear context about leaving and singing. The readable text mentions her first and suggests a personal situation. No clear action or outcome is shown.
An aggressive 1920s style advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood and nerve tonic. It links strength for combat and recovery after illness to the remedy, asserting lasting efficacy from tonic use and praising personal testimonials.
Contemporary history records the pitiful martyrdom of Alsatians and Lorrians under German rule. The piece contrasts official German policy with the suffering of families, recalling testimonies from clergy and civilians about exile, confiscation, and the felt oppression across generations.
Agricultural sources note seaflower can be grown as fodder and fertilizer. Historical records mention departments of agriculture examining sunflower use for soil enrichment and as a crop input in vegetable gardens.
The New Brunswick Historical Society votes to rename the province Acadia. It argues New Brunswick’s name derives from a German state and fits no local geography, advocating Acadia as the logical, non German alternative tied to the region’s history with French and Indigenous roots. The proposal arises amid discussions in St Johns and coverage from the Vancouver Province.
An early 20th century style advertisement asserts that winter to spring causes bad blood with pimples eruptions and eczema and links to rheumatism sciatica neuralgia and poor appetite. It promotes Dr Williams' Tonic as life giving nerve restoring medicine that improves appetite and energy, available by mail for two dollars a box of six from Brockville Ontario.
A historic notice describes Bonn Prussia authorities proposing a marriage settlement to couples who marry and reside in the town. The incentive lists quantities of potatoes coffee flour oats sugar fat and other staples to encourage new inhabitants to settle and wed.
An advertisement claims Hamilton's Pills cure disfiguring skin blemishes by nourishing the blood and expelling symptoms such as rashes pimples and complexions issues. It promises rapid, mild results for men women and children and urges readers to order via post box.
Londones outlines Sunday work by workers and families pushing vegetable plots as meats rise in Richmond 80 new plots taken on athletic ground. Women recruits numerous with husbands sharing allotments. Lord Knodda, food controller, warns Allies face a difficult two months of heat ahead for food.
A fragmentary exchange shows a doctoress arguing over value of a ticket for a car ride. The clerk replies the fare covers only the ride with no bells or musical accompaniment. The scene hints at a municipal corporation stance on service guarantees.
Indians under the Indian Affairs department push rapid progress for home production operations. Six tractors shipped from Regina to nearby joints to tend farms with bunk and cook houses under construction. Delegations from Assiniboia reserve meet Commissioner W M Graham to finalize plans for three tractors and self financing. Land leases expand for grazing and agriculture in Algeria and Saskatchewan as delegations gather to discuss land basics.
The New York Call argues taxes unfairly burden peasants, recounting Turgot’s plan to tax estates less and remove levies on life’s necessities. It describes Louis XVI’s wavering, Turgot’s dismissal, ensuing hunger and crime, and frames the revolution as a vast act of retributive justice driven by tax injustice.
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