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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
3
In a testimonial Mrs Logue of Scotland describes years of indigestion and weakness until starting Taniac. She claims improved appetite digestion and strength and credits Taniac with rebuilding her health. The ad touts Taniac as a vegetable remedy sold everywhere in counted bottles.
The National Cotton Spinning association in Tokio adopts a voluntary cut in women workers’ hours from twelve to ten daily, starting July. In Glasgow five thousand poor children receive dinners funded by £509 from the Duke of York’s wedding gift. County N.Y. appoints four women deputy sheriffs with badges, including a wife. Professor Afforthers retires after twenty years at University College Toronto. A man, Walter Greenwood, 12, drowns after a squall near Winnipes in Lake Da'autt. The Azores face famine due to fuel shortages and trade issues causing over £10,000 worth of corn loss per Portuguese measures. Deaths from consumption in England and Wales average 117 daily. Chamberlain reveals the figures. British MP George H. Middianti dies at home in Vancouver. Diamond merchants plan a festival in August featuring chariots, oriental rugs, and precious gems.
A fragmentary newspaper item highlights a nurse urging Canadian women to consider health and wealth priorities. The text mentions a product and a laboratory setting, with unclear branding and pricing details. The piece reads like an ad or public health notice from an era of patent medicines.
Fragmented text discusses Curices Laws, taxes, and social rules. It mentions women’s roles, business behavior, and regulatory expectations. The piece references Sunday driving, lavender, and an open pedlar, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
The first woman to graduate in agriculture from the University of Alberta is Miss Marryatt. She attended the Old Agricultural School and took a short course at Guelph before completing a three year program at Alberta University. Her dog Marryat, sister of Honor Parity, accompanies her in Alix Alberta.
A fragmented recipe notes chocolate dipped dates with fillings of candied cher ind wainais and seeded raisins. It mentions melting sweet chocolate for dipping and a Harvey Cranberry Pudding style batter with flour cranberries raisins sugar baking powder and water boiled to finish.
Fragmentary notes discuss an aging tree linked to William Jetentora and a claim of 2500 years, comparing to ancient trees like Babbab in Senegal, redwoods, and a dragon tree. The text questions the tree’s age and references Columbus and historical figures in a speculative tone.
The text describes a supposed lake of Epsom salt in British Columbia near Columbia. It claims the lake is at least 41 feet deep, covers about seven acres, and has a hard crystal surface. Water forms from melted snow and brine forms as sunlight evaporates minerals, producing a crust over a seven acre pan each spring.
A druggist sold a cheap substitute for Putnam’s Corn Extract, causing severe flesh burns. The old reliable remedy had been standard for years, and the substitute failed to alleviate the corn issue, prompting questions about product reliability.
An old advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Pills for women and girls, claiming to improve looks by toning digestion and cleansing the body. It suggests the pills remove bile, refresh the stomach, and boost the blood supply, selling for 25 cents at all druggists.
The Province announces instruction courses for wives of soldier settlers organized by the University of Alberta Department of Extension in cooperation with the Soldier Settlement Board and provincial agencies. Courses are coordinated with the Department of Public Health and the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to aid settlers.
The Canadian Air Force outlines a plan to patrol forests with single seaters aided by wireless links to a base. A larger machine with crew and firefighting gear would follow, aiming to boost efficiency and foster private commercial involvement in future forest management.
A citizen describes Baby's Own Tablets easing infant ailments from constipation to fever as they soothe the stomach and bowels. Mrs Fp Duguay of Thunder River Quebec reports her baby improved after use and keeps a supply at home. Available from The De Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ont for 2 cents per box by mail.
Heavy importation of Canadian butter from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta shows a shift in supply as overseas exports begin. The text notes favorable grading and rising demand in the west and abroad, reflecting market conditions of the period.
Describes two broad tour routes through Calgary Banff Lake Louise Glacier and Okanagan region with Crown's Nest Line return. Highlights include Arrow Lakes Kootenay Lake and Steams area plus Penticton, with reverse directions available. Tours priced with comfortable travel and full holiday enjoyment from start to finish through September.
Western Canada farmers through a pooling plan at Boniface market reported over ten million pounds of cattle live weight sold since February fifteenth. Ontario markets showed strength with March and April feeder cattle shipments. Soldier Settlement Board notes 26844 settlers on about 2000 square miles of land. Grain production by ex soldiers reached seven million units. other items include milder worm remedies and a New Zealand record of 342 eggs in 265 days by a Black Sussex.
Sir John Russell reports a single gram of soil contains millions of organisms with daily counts showing a violent population flux. The study tracked 65 consecutive classes, identifying at least seventeen distinct organisms and revealing soil life varies with time, not steadily. Separately, Winnipeg begins installation of a first electric smelter plant by Vulcan Iron Works to produce duets, with operations planned soon.
Fragmentary text suggests topics on laborers Royal gardens and urban order in London. No clear events, names, dates, or actions emerge to form a complete news item.
The North Land Railway, begun by Robert Stephenson, has operated for over 11 years and carried more than 1,000,600,000 passengers with no loss of life. Locals may doubt its safety but the system continues in service today.
Mrs. John Case of St Catharines Ontario reports years of heart and nerve pain eased after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills on doctor and druggist advice. She says she can sleep better and eat freely, and now does her own work.
An advertising notice from The T Milburn Co Limited of Toronto Ontario states a box price for Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills and directs readers to dealers for purchase with receipt of price.
A contract to supply sewer pine to the City of Nelson has been awarded to Alberta Clay Products Company. The firm also eyes a Fernie order and, if secured, would likely handle about 25 cars.
W A Lewthwaite announced a plan to bring 150 pounds into British Columbia for private settlement in valleys east and southeast of Fort George. A prospectus notes a Great Wall of China estimated cost of 250000 dollars by engineers.
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