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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
2
Barwick Ontario June 5 A Rainy River man recounts relief after taking Dotes Kidney Pills for back pain and swelling. He says three boxes let him walk again and resume work, claims the pills cure chronic kidney trouble and sleeplessness caused by pain.
The article describes shark teeth used by Indian tribes to arm arrows and as combs for cotton processing. Shark jaws and vertebrae are crafted into beads and canes, while shark and skate skins smooth surfaces and serve emery-like roles. In Japan bones imitate tortoise shell. cabinet makers use thornback skin for polishing boards.
A granite seven foot obelisk in St Paul village near Penzance Cornwall commemorates Dorothy Pentreath believed last native speaker of Cornish. Erected by a Frenchman it rests in churchyard wall by the highway and bears an inscription noting her death in 1777 and that Cornish died with her.
Bob Chestnut in a cattle camp altercation with an Irishman long ago. Chestnut, famed for six shooters, carried an emergency Derringer in his coat pocket. the Irishman brandished an eleven inch Colt. Chestnut fumbled his pocket but recovered the Derringer and drew it swiftly, with the Irishman taken away.
Four men from Goderich Township and Chinguacousy, Jan Cartwright Hulett and Joan McCartney, lived within a dozen miles for over 45 years yet had never met since boyhood until a chance reunion in a store last Saturday. McCartney knew Cartwright once before, linking their distant paths.
A chaotic scene at a church service involved Mr Littwos Tor ter and Mrs Fink as an old Bible reading sparked accusations. The incident centered on a garment or relic once used by her husband and presented by Sir Vorter, while Mr Tor ter and his fourth bride attended the service.
The London Express reports on the African red billed weaver a bright red billed bird valued at about half a crown. It is famed as a tireless nest builder weaving Abrous materials through cage wires and in aviaries, often pausing to scold rivals.
A young man in Westport, featured on a recent segment, seeks voice culture advice after deciding to pursue singing. A woman provides a name, Rache Taylor, as a vocal teacher and offers to share the telephone number. He later calls the number to confirm he reached the right teacher.
An analysis contrasts the idea of heroic railroad workers with the reality that a crash ends with engineers often saving themselves first by quick actions. It also notes gold’s malleability, stating a grain can be divided into millions of parts and a small cube into billions of pieces visible without magnification.
The article notes that animal caretakers study animal needs and ailments and use best methods to control the animals. It emphasizes that circuses employ physicians to treat sick or injured animals and preserve valuable imported wild creatures by applying science to cure illnesses.
A long haired passenger questions the young man about the purpose of life and the opposite seat replies that life is directed toward both ends. The dialogue hints at shared reflection aboard a journey.
Fragments show a conversation about music and personality, noting differences in attitude and social status. The exchange hints at underlying wealth and position shaping responses and expectations.
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls a physician visiting a coughing patient after dinner. The doctor examines with a steel instrument and finds a chicken feather, later realizing it was roast pork misidentified by the patient. The tale ends with the doctor's exasperation at the mix up.
A fragmented New York Bee piece shows a character Miss Fairley pleading about self-improvement and longing, with Dolly and Dolby reacting to a troubling request. The readable dialogue hints at emotional strain and social faux pas in a bar scene.
A New York Globe item recalls a girl hiding her head at each flash of lightning. Her older sister asks if the star in the sky is twinkling, and the younger quickly answers that it is because it has too much of a twinkle.
A fragment recalls a ceremony moment with Miss Kay noting the bridegroom’s odd look as if not owning his soul. Her brother retorts with a biting line about the groom’s state, echoed in a Catholic Standard and roes article clipping.
A druggist asks a little girl if she said pills and she confirms. The exchange pivots on a humorous mishearing about her uncle, as recalled in Harper's Magazine.
A humorous World joke questions a dog show and a cat's reaction. The line frames fear of being exhibited as a punchline, reflecting playful newsroom humor about pets.
A garbled exchange shows a character insisting on a tooth extraction without pain and coercing another toward a stair, with a claim to fix the issue and a terse confrontation in Houston. The fragment suggests a tense domestic or medical scene lacking clear resolution.
Two men exchange a cryptic telegram that hints at trouble and leads to a playful reading duel. One taunts the other with a challenge to read aloud for a reward, sparking curiosity about the message’s true meaning.
An excerpt traces a grandfatherly digest on debt virtue and gentility from Gouverneur Morris to Wordsworth. It notes Moses Browne 1787 Sunday Thoughts as the source of the line quoted in Reader Magazine, with Browne’s Olney living and Newton curate ties.
The piece notes animals store provisions for scarce seasons. Sackdaws pick tree holes and old buildings, while rocks transport stores to rookeries. In nests last season acorns potatoes and other items accumulate under nests as spring approaches.
The article recalls ancient tunnel work in Jerusalem for the Siloam conduit, noting a dual-ended cut through a ridge similar to the Simplon tunnel. It describes Hebrew builders miscalculating a three cubits gap and hearing workers from the opposite tunnel as the lines should have joined.
Ex change remarks on a journalist who shifts from news work to study for the su stry. The old city editor’s view contrasts with the speaker’s claim that reporting could not save his soul. A London Punch quip on mountains and Switzerland is noted.
An English court session prompts a lawyer and witness to exchange views on truth and justice. The witness contemplates the evidence and stresses personal integrity and natural inclination guiding one's actions.
A collection of witty quips and observations on life marriage habits and self discipline. The pieces compare riding a bucking broncho to pursuing a hobby and joke about exes cents on the dozen and a wife’s temper with ministers.
A fragmentary poem laments the loss of “the good old days” as memory wars with the present. The speaker contrasts vanished prosperity with current struggles and hints at guidance failing and joy fading, while pondering time, memory, and aging.
A fragmented collection of quips and jokes on clocks cruelty family trees beauty shows and shopping. It muses on budget charm and hats with light social satire and pun filled lines. The piece pokes fun at money status and vanity in a breezy newspaper voice.
A testimonial promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for pale blood related ailments. It cites Ellen, a student weakened by overwork, whose health allegedly restored after use. The ad claims the pills treat anemia headaches backaches and various pains and warns buyers to buy only genuine Dr Williams Pink Pills with the wrapper label.
The fragment notes that more than 700 biographical writings about Columbus exist, with incomplete garbled text indicating a publication or catalog discussion. It references multiple biographical items but lacks full names, dates, or publishers to establish concrete details.
To remove the fishy taste the fish is placed in a colander, boiled water poured over it, then left to drain and cool.
The article describes drying and slicing the fattest turbets into strips for use as candies in Europe. It notes the strange practice of sun drying fish and its surprising burning properties when lighted.
A historical note mentions a land division rule in China where a will assigns property to male children only, excluding females and relatives not listed. The text reflects a practice favoring male heirs in inheritance.
To make omelets heat eggs until they thicken then sprinkle two tablespoons grated cheese over the top. Cover and cook slowly then fold the omelet and serve.
A dinner hosted in London by the 1st featured a long table where all butter formed miniature busts of noted authors. Guests admired the edible sculptures and the culinary display.
The custom of sending New Year cards began in the mika do's kingdom over 170 years ago. The practice of creating illuminated works of art evolved into a fashionable exchange during that era.
Considerable tortoise shell is obtained from the hawks turtle of Florida while large quantities of conch and other shells are gathered and sold, principally at summer resorts.
Mrs A LePage of Quebec praises Baby's Own Tablets for her two month old and three year old. She reports the sick infant improved immediately from nervousness cold and constipation after use. The mother says both children are now healthy and she recommends the product to friends. The tablets are sold by mail for 28 cents a box from Dr Maze Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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