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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
6
A survey of clipped odds and ends from a bygone issue. It includes a painterly vignette about a workbooker’s father aging toward a potential premium, a light rebuke over a misquoted remark, notes on a Persian liniment claimed to cure cholera, a drowning incident near Washington with a boatful of ladies and officers, and a fleeting glimpse of a cross river rescue.
The scope of indigestion is described as the most prevalent and far reaching disease with varied complications. A noted physician emphasizes its dominance and endorses Holloway's Com Cure as effective. A patient reportedly removed ten coins from feet painlessly, illustrating miraculous relief.
An odd antiquated barroom riff describes an ornithologist and a discussion about a magpie. Incoherent phrases mention oils and medicines as part of a broader, fragmented anecdote whose central point remains unclear.
A schoolgirl narrator nicknamed the hydra recalls a legend about Henry VIII marrying a hydra. She claims the creature was beheaded and that another sprang up immediately, reflecting inexperience and mythic irony in historical memory.
Fragmentary article discusses snoring as a habit and its causes. It mentions breathing through the mouth and remedies like keeping the mouth closed, proper pillow use, and head position to reduce snoring. notes on sleep posture and pillow arrangement are included.
A shipboard tale unfolds as a captain gathers every passenger’s matches to light a signal. He strikes one match on the mainmast, a gale erupts, and the lone flame fails as the Mars Ano rides the sea, tempests testing crew and travelers alike.
The South Kensington museum exhibit shows the cod’s omnivorous diet. It lists prey including herring dab whiting pollack eel shrimp lobsters sea mice and large whelks with hermit crabs. Mollusks dominate, with sea mice and shells sometimes passing through intact, suggesting the cod aids bell collectors.
A note on floristry in cold, sunless periods. Warmth and sunshine keep blooms developing. prolonged clouds slow growth, carnations open only with light, while coal costs rise for heating. Consistent sunny days protect flowers from delays and spoilage.
The Hungarians dance with a passion unmatched in Europe, ignoring weather and terrain. They dance anywhere from paddocks to village streets, in sun, dust, or rain, and do so with natural grace as if it were in their blood.
Fragmentary text depicts Brittany retaining Celtic identity within France. An elder speaks Breton or tales old legends and songs. A Breton mother sits with child at the cottage door, weaving distaff work and reciting traditions as culture remains alive amid change.
A fragmentary dialog shows a magistrate scolding a thief for stealing and dissipating wealth in extravagant living. The speaker admits the stolen funds could not be kept as they “weighed too heavily,” underscoring guilt and consequence.
A tangled note describes a board bill dispute where a billboard owner named Bill sells the billboard to settle debts, including a sale to pay the board bill and end the ongoing annoyance. The sequence centers on Bill, Bis, Bull, and the board bill resolving the issue.
Fragmentary misquoted dialogue appears as a garbled scene with errant phrases and unclear context. No clear people, places, or events emerge to form a coherent news item.
The Hamilton Ontario area notes a public testimonial by Mr S Harris Government Inspector of Elevators about sudden crippling pain and muscular rheumatism. After mounting medical trials a Canadian remedy Dr Williams Pink Pills helped him regain mobility and appetite, with doctors later attributing his recovery to a nervous disorder rather than muscular disease. The builder of elevators and public figure is cited as endorsing the pills.
A historical note describes bilious headache caused by bile and stomach imbalance and claims Parme tees Pills cure it almost immediately. It also mentions a public speech by President Roosevelt at Michigan Agricultural College urging farmers to unite against opposing groups.
A grandmother explains twins weigh about twenty pounds each and dismisses curious questions. A neighbor asks if they weigh exactly the same, receives a sly reply, and later learns the twins have a minor eye condition needing the priest’s care.
In a bustling London street once known for a granite paved promenade, Dr William Kitchener hosted elaborate dinners as experiments in cookery. Guests were admitted only on time by order of a janitor, under a mythical committee of taste whose bond was that perfection fades if a guest arrives late at the meridian of concoction.
Emerson Hough recounts visiting Cleveland at his Washington and White House era home. Jennings, described as a long legged friend, claims he pressed Cleveland to remove Indians and cattlemen. Cleveland reportedly listened, rose, and placed a hand on Hough’s shoulder while saying the phrase about “she pops.”
A 1700s account describes a giant European freshwater fish rivaling sturgeon, often five to six feet long and capable of swallowing humans. A peasant near Thorn reportedly caught one with an infant inside its stomach, while Hungarian lore warns of children drawn to water. Tales claim the beast reaches sixteen feet.
The Carlyles’ maid is described as untidy and useless, yet she is repeatedly admonished for every mistake. After a long apostrophe, Carisse warns she must carry dishes correctly or face intolerable consequences, highlighting harsh, humorous tone and social critique.
A farmer bought a bore Ing home and hoped a drink would refresh it. He offered two pints of water, but the animal would not take it. He then gave nine measures of corn, prompting the farmer to declare the horse “the vera horse for me if Work.” The exchange was heard in the countryside.
A fragment recalls mortification when a Frenchman discovers a German tense error. The doctor and speaker discuss the mishap, noting the identifications and linguistic embarrassment involved in the lapse.
A fragment notes moral guidance from an author identified as B Aldrich. It hints at living with others and training the soul through steady conduct and wise company. The text reads as a notebook fragment on character and self improvement.
A quirky naval note shows a captain blaming his wife for ongoing squalls aboard his vessel. He curses the patrols of fate while mentioning compass failures and a stubborn wife. The tone is exasperated and humorous, capturing a seafaring mood.
A reader letters describe relief from chronic stomach and liver troubles after using Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills. They report improved digestion, energy, and renewed confidence in treatment after doctors failed to help.
An Ontario advertisement claims Dr Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills relieve liver complaints headaches and digestive issues by stimulating liver bile flow and kidney function. The pills priced at five cents a dose are sold by Edmonson Bates & Co in Toronto and other dealers.
An ivory dealer proclaims rats as experts, claiming they sort tusks by taste and texture. He explains the rodents are trained on the payroll, fed cheese and bread, and identify ivory with animal gelatine content by gnawing furrows on the surface.
Brahms refused an autograph for a young admirer when his physician Dr Grunberger tried to press for it at Carlsbad. Weeks later, upon leaving, Brahms gave an envelope inscribed with thanks. The doctor grinned and claimed the envelope mattered more, while Brahms joked about not caring what it contained.
A Shenpao report in Shanghai urges a ban on the electric tram service slated to begin, flagging safety concerns and warning of potential hazards. The notice references officials and local names while noting broader political chatter about pension provisions for aging clerks in Washington.
Excerpt discusses chemistry's evolution from alchemy to modern science. It notes chemistry proper did not exist until the seventeenth century and fully formed by the mid eighteenth century, acknowledging earlier germs of the field. The piece references Minard's Liniment and the Elixir of Life in a historical context.
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