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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
7
Classified ad touts Dr. Hamilton’s Pills as a better remedy for women’s ailments. It claims the tonic supports proper female health and regularity, promising universal benefits for both women and men.
Archaeologists report a vast canyon settlement named Tyu-on-yi or Rito de los Frijoles near Santa Fe New Mexico. The site features cliff caves used as communal dwellings and a ceremonial Kiva carved from rock, suggesting a forgotten Cochiti Pueblo city of about 20 000 homes.
A bold ad touts Black Watch as the best black plug tobacco on the market. The copy extols strong flavor and long-lasting burn, positioning the product against rival brands and urging readers to buy at local shops.
James Nicol, a Scot living in a Kentish village, just turned 100. Born in Tullibody, Clackmannanshire, he joined the 74th Highlanders during William IV’s reign and helped quell the Indian mutiny. He still performs the Highland fling and credits long life to porridge in youth. He did not taste meat or tea until after seventeen and married his second wife at 93.
In Vienna a communist demonstration turned deadly when about six thousand protesters clashed with police. Eight people were killed and 68 injured as police fired into the crowd to push back demonstrators seeking the release of imprisoned communist leaders. The event followed arrests made Saturday.
A description notes a poor woman suffering persistent headaches and backaches. The text highlights her health struggles and need for relief, marking a case of chronic pain impacting daily life.
Airmen record heights of migrating birds noting swallows at about 700 yards and wild ducks near 1800 yards. Green plovers were seen at unknown height. Ducks traveled 65.5 mph while ascending and 76 mph when descending. Observations also report swallows at 319 500 feet and 200 golden plovers seen during heavy anti aircraft bombardment.
Thousands nationwide suffer sleepless nights due to nervous system disturbance. Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills are claimed to restore rest, strengthen the nerves and heart, and ease breathing. Mrs Latimer of St John writes after two boxes she now sleeps through the night without breathlessness. The Milburn Co. Limited advertises mail order and dealer availability in Toronto Ontario.
The piece quotes John Maclean during his Edinburgh trial claiming farmers should be compelled to feed workers and that farms could be burnt if refused. It contrasts Marxist ideas with British production limits and cites Sir Sidney Low on Dicey about generational shifts in political theory. It also notes ancient horseshoes and stirrups, and a Kyoto university program for wall art protection.
The Somme prefect Morain organizes a wood village exhibition at Amiens showing furniture and essentials for temporary home reconstruction. Builders transport limits aside, French firms present durable affordable items to help peasants and townspeople furnish and rebuild after the Amiens setback.
The experience in England with steam and motor ships suggests welding will become standard. Elimination of rivets saves material and labor, and welded ships are lighter with smoother skins able to carry more cargo and attain higher speeds. A top builder using full resources can produce welded vessels offering clear structural advantages.
A Cincinnati figure advertises a drug named freezone as a cure for corns. He claims a few drops applied to tender, aching corn will stop pain, dry the area, and lift the corn without pain. A quarter ounce costs little and is available at drug stores.
A conference of about 69 Chinese YMCA secretaries decided to copy and extend wartime France relief efforts in China. Delegates from Manchuria Shanhing Kiangson Chi Li Hupeh and other regions reported strong impressions from the France laborer aid program and will carry on YMCA work among coolies and other workers.
The German Soviet Weimar Socialis congress rejected a proposal for a Soviet government for Germany receiving only one vote. The congress adopted a resolution refusing pensions to former royal family members.
An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as the best remedy for anaemia pale cheeks and shortness of breath. It claims sunlight exercise and plain food aid recovery and cites Mrs Hiram Shook of Lyndhurst praising the product after her daughter’s dramatic weight gain and health return.
An Exchange Telegraph report from Vienna says armed peasants rose against the Hungarian communist government in western Hungary. Fighting with Hungarian troops followed the revolt, with a large force reportedly halted near Cedenburg between Zinkendorf and Kollett.
The Merchants Bank of Canada reports a robust year ending April 30 1919 with net earnings rising from 1 236 000 to 1 383 569 and total deposits over 138 000 000. Quick assets reach 62 750 000 and current loans total 95 874 000, while total assets climb to 166 723 000 as branches expand and capital increases from 10 000 000 to 15 000 000 for future growth.
Competent judges place the Woolworth estate at 25 to 40 million dollars with no full inventory yet. Most of Mr Woolworths property rests in the Woolworth Building and the other assets are valued around 17 million for the former and 15 million for the building. The deceased left a will from 1899 naming his wife sole trustee, and a new will was being prepared but not completed. A committee will be appointed to execute the property as Mrs Woolworth has been declared incompetent.
War disrupts thimble supply across Europe as France Italy Spain and Portugal face shortages. Before hostilities Lille Nuremburg and Vienna produced thimbles for all, now only four English makers remain. France seeks 450000 ress as orders shrink amid global metal scarcities.
A home remedy claims to mix two emons with three ounces orchard white to create a freckle removing lotion. Advertises facial ease and cheap cost, urging daily application for lighter skin. Also notes Allies promise to list war-crime suspects in Germany within a month.
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