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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
3
A jumble of short items mentions a Vienna English teacher who doubts divine appointment after a pupil awards her a tie, a sympathetic letter about a brother's death, a pitch for Paregoric Vegetable Pills, a funeral remark, Hall's Catarrh Cure ads, and stray dialogue from a Philadelphia Record item.
A caller reports illegal hackney practices in Chicago with cabs displaying cash, red warning flags, and threats about fare disputes. The tone mocks authority and warns of danger, referencing a chaotic city scene and a Tribune voice.
An Italian court tale recounts Queen Helena riding a bicycle at court, embarrassing King Victor with mud and a back stair exit, while a victorious equerry story and burnt cork acts unfold. A physician compares human flesh and turkey digestibility, and the era’s political chatter laments Canadian influences.
A testimonial heavy ad describes Dr Williams Pink Pills restoring health to Mrs K Sauith of Windsor Nova Scotia and others. It touts cures for bronchitis and internal troubles, praising pills costing 50 cents a box and six for 20 dollars.
In a London Strand scene a passerby overheard a joking remark about facial reform as John Shaw, newly elected North Toronto member, headed to a political meeting. A separate note reports a Medicine Hat district natural gas well flowing 10 million cubic feet per day after tests.
Practical tips on fire safety and home maintenance including how flour sand or earth can stop burning oil, an old dish note fried chicken with cream sauce, violet scenting by a root in boiling water, and ideas for framing art and curtain hanging to alter room proportions.
A reflective piece critiques women who perform moral martyr roles. It argues such acts are often shallow and performative, noting women justify sacrifices to support male relatives or fit social expectations. The tone challenges perceived pretentious virtue.
A historical account explores unusual volcanic effects where lava interacts with ice and snow creating solid formations. It describes lava lakes with ice cores, molten lava preserving ice, and cavern pools with ice stalactites, noting similar observations near Teide and other volcanic regions.
A London tobacconist reports cigar makers testing glass jars as substitutes for cedarwood boxes. The jars are heavier and slightly prone to breakage, but cheaper as wooden boxes rise in price. Fifty cigars fill each jar with a nickel screw top, and wives can repurpose the jars after smoking.
The piece contrasts courage and fear among men and women, noting sea fishermen and travelers, with references to missionaries bringing “wo new too terrified 10 crow s” and a London Outlook tone. It ponders how fears may differ in freezing storms and North Seas, suggesting every hero has a weakness and every coward a point of vulnerability.
An English notice promotes a charming set of mountains suitable for families or individuals seeking rest and mountain expeditions. It highlights an excellent kitchen and lager beer. The official notice warns the public against using the well for domestic purposes unless boiled first.
A scrawled reminiscence recalls an elderly figure bidding farewell during walks with a young companion. The youth, though usually compliant, once dared to differ and was told he could become the greatest bore in Christendom.
An old advertise promising a cough remedy combines glycerine two ounces, Virgin Oil of Pine compound, and whisky mixed by a druggist. Doses of a teaspoonful every four hours should reduce symptoms within a day, claiming the formula is guaranteed by Leach Chemical Co Windsor Ontario.
In Chicago and Philadelphia items, a doctor touts Thomas Oil as a trusted remedy amid marital strains and a graft case juror admonition. The judge warns of contempt as a bribe offer is discussed, highlighting courtroom tension and integrity concerns.
A woman rides with a driver on a very rainy day and remarks on low passenger turnout. The driver replies that few respectable people would venture out. The piece ends with a note noting Scottish American origin.
A somewhat intoxicated man moved toward his home door with difficulty. He paused often and stared at a car, then lurched sideways like a ship adrift. After a final gust of wind he declared the shortest distance between two points.
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