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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
2
A garbled page fragment cites Samuel May & Co and a Long Range bomb anecdote from a WWI era siege, recalling a soldier who walked away with a bomb and estimated a 400 yard throw. The text also includes scattered lines about sleep aids, quotes on effort, and a columnish miscellany with aphorisms and a Garfield reference.
In Parliament Sir Edwin Montague said riots in India yielded about four hundred deaths and injuries, including eight or nine Europeans, with damage near a million pounds. An Irish tale recalls a town council debating rebuilding a jail, passing three resolutions to build, reuse the old jail, then hold prisoners until completion.
Mrs. Noel of Haut Lameque New Brunswick praises Baby's Own Tablets sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Willa Ont i i Medicine Co Brockville. The product is described as a mild laxative that relieves constipation colic indigestion and other minor infant ailments and is stated to be free from opiates narcotics or harmful drugs.
Reports received by American peace delegates describe Bolshevik forces pillaging Riga and driving out the bourgeoisie as stores were looted. In prisons, sixteen hundred hostages were found in misery and starving, with many released later. The city’s material damage was said to be slight despite widespread disruption.
Inhabitants of the Palatinate strike in protest against a gained coup with general demonstrations in Mannheim and Weisbaden. Pro-German Palatinates declare a general strike while towns tear down posters proclaiming the republic amid French threats of court martial.
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a fast corn remover applied to tender corns, claiming instant relief and root removal with no irritation. He notes a small amount suffices and warns readers to cut this ad out for when wearing high heels.
An old promotional paragraph extols Parme Vegetable Dilly pills as the easiest to take and most acceptable medicine. It asserts they meet all requirements and are accurately compounded from proven ingredients to regulate digestion.
A wartime note reports the enemy using thistle fibre in later stages of war for aircraft, while recommending Holloway's Corn Cure as the obstinate corn and wart remedy. The fragment suggests advertising lax medical claims amid wartime shortages and confusion.
Bridgeport Ohio's famed saloon, a major local employer with 216 feet of bar, daily deposits around $5,000, and run by Sam Ungerteider, shuts down after state constitution amendment makes alcohol illegal. Ungerteider, 36, a self-described millionaire, claims no drinking or smoking and reports 20,000 drinks sold daily since 1915, with no fights at his establishment.
An old advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a quick remedy for colds and catarrh. It claims inhalation treats the lungs and nasal passages, heals inflamed surfaces, relieves congestion, and aids expectoration with a one dollar outfit guarantee.
The report estimates United States investment in Canadian manufacturing firms. It cites 76 firms averaging 682,834 dollars with 264,939 paid capital, notes a 450 firm list in July 1914 totaling about 135 million dollars, and explains cross-border ownership mixes between U.S. and Canadian shareholders. It adds a warning about occupation-era Germany correspondence and a cryptic remark on black leaves.
The danger of stem rust on wheat and other grains is spread by a fungus capable of surviving winters via barberry bushes. In 1916 the outbreak caused massive losses in Western Canada, 50 000.90 to 100 000 000 bushels of wheat. Rust spreads by reddish spores on leaves and stems, later forming masses that reinfect grains. barberry is an important pathway though winter survival may occur without it. Barberry plants, common in lawns and hedges, are highly susceptible. uproot and destroy to protect crops.
Empire Day was observed with a memorial service for overseas forces at Westminster Abbey attended by the King and Queen and royal family plus allied nations and empire representatives. The public art ceremonies were postponed, and buildings were lit or decorated to mark the occasion amid the reduced public display.
Paris reports Sweden urges the peace conference to fast track a plebiscite for the Aland Islands between Sweden and Finland. The Swedish note calls for guaranteed voting conditions and says Sweden should participate in the discussion, seeking no military construction or attacks if the islands join Sweden.
A physician’s quip compares men’s reputations to porous plasters, suggesting they would be damaged or absorptive if left exposed. The remark alludes to Minard's Liniment as a familiar remedy of the era and hints at social commentary on reputation.
Col W. W. Ashley asked if the air ministry would offer surplus airplanes to the dominions for postal and similar services. Major-General Seeley said the question is under consideration and a government announcement would follow. Ashley wondered if it would be a gift, to which Seeley replied it would be a free gift to the dominions and India.
Mrs. Franz Eslinger, longtime market figure known as the market woman, has presented her family's title papers seeking a large tract of land near Strassburg, now controlled by France. If favored, she would gain independence and wealth as the land passes through legal channels.
An ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women’s health and appearance. It claims better skin, brighter eyes, plumper cheeks, and relief from nervous, weak, and run down feelings after suffering. Sold by druggists in tablet or liquid form, advertised as a women’s temperance tonic made from wild roots.
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