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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
7
The blurred clipping cites a German census on milk used for babies and notes milk shortages as proof the outcry over infant milk is a fraud. It also praises Hiram Maxim and argues Kaiser Wilhelm must go, blaming vanity and war profiteering for the current conflict.
A fourteen year old, guarding a regiment, crept to lift a German standard. He killed the guard, captured the German standard, and then returned with both standards to his own lines. For this plucky feat he received the Cross of the Order of St George from the Car.
A retrospective notes how cholera drew on superstition in past eras with beliefs that sleeping head south wards could ward off illness. Accounts from Russia and Ireland describe distrust of doctors and odd preventive practices such as tar mixtures and firing weapons to scare cholera away.
Fragmented extract recalls a Crown Prince of Germany at India hunting brutalities with elephants and a Maharajah guest. A native officer warns, the prince dismisses, and critical dialogue follows. The text meanders to unrelated notes on medicine, digestion, and game counts in the north.
City of Lethbridge farmers report mixed results as local stock and crop efforts show gains. Public works expanded oat cultivation on boulevards and parks, delivering notable yields and estimated value, reflecting cautious optimism for the season.
A clipping describes various army superstitions among German troops. Saxons sew bat wings in waistcoat linings while Würtembergs trust pollen to ward bullets. Bavarian soldiers hold birch tree rituals, drawing blood to guarantee recovery as leaves grow anew.
The Ottawa trade and commerce department describes Archangel as Russia’s only European port with direct sea access. The city now hosts 40,000 residents with 28 piers, huge warehouses, and rapid inland waterways linking to interior Russia. A new Kola rail line near Lapland will keep a northern port open year round, expanding Russia’s shipping reach and regional freight capacity.
A dated testimonial from Mrs Chad Jotte Chipman of Mount Pleasant extols Nerviline for curing rheumatic pains. The letter claims long lasting results, says the medicine eased detunatism symptoms, and urges readers to keep a large bottle to save time and doctor bills.
The Brooklyn Eagle details Havre as Belgium's war office site at the water's edge where the flag is raised and lowered with military formality. It notes soldiers and guards at attention, a gray trench mortar, and a sorrowful yet defiant ritual while Belgians plead for relief from Canada to aid famine and war-torn civilians.
An ambulance crew rushed a badly wounded man to a designated perch where he lay faintly. The scene conveyed urgent medical care as bystanders watched a tense moment unfold.
A sensational brief claims a figure named Mother Graves Worm Exterminator can shield children from deadly worm afflictions. The report emphasizes a supposed link between worm exposure and convulsions or death, citing the need for immediate protection.
A charitable lady reads the Old Testament to an elderly resident at a home for the aged. The woman asks about Solomon's many wives, prompting a surprised affirmation that Solomon truly had seven hundred wives.
The piece extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for neuralgia with patient testimonials. It recounts severe nerve pain, describes weak watery blood as the cause, and promotes cure and restored vitality through the pills. Endorsers mention recovery after months of suffering and offer purchase details.
A Russian artillery horse earned a bronze medal after the battle near Pleven. Orders sent ammunition wagons to crash forward to break enemy lines, horses fell, drivers daunted, many spared no whip. One horse finally rushed through with the driver, earning the honor after the clash.
Notice advertises testimonials from well known people praising Minard's Liniment. It references the Minard's Liniment Company Limited and positions the product as a household remedy.
A correspondent notes German artillery near Pilicem ring with a large number of shells fired on U S positions. The report mentions a bombardment between 10:20 am and noon and indicates German shells moving toward a fortification with limited impact on American lines.
The highest price ever paid in Canada for an Angus animal was realized at Branson Manitoba when Glencarnock sold for fifteen thousand dollars to a prominent stockman in Dakota. This second-sign priced animal from Brandon district was sold to United stock handlers.
The New York Times depicts Canadians as ready to serve with zeal and courage. It notes about 120,000 Canadian soldiers in Europe and 212,000 stments, with 250,000 in early stages. Some 50,000 already on the firing line and the government calling for 259,000 more, confident to meet the demand. The piece praises the hardy, fit, improved old breed adapting to a new environment.
A traveling man credits Grape-Nuts with a dramatic recovery after months of weight loss and sickness. He weighed 184 pounds in October after dropping from 195 and says the cereal stopped his suffering, improved his appetite and brain, and even earned him the nickname Grape-Nuts among coworkers. The letter is presented as genuine reader testimony from Windsor Ontario.
The Day and Night Flour mills in Calgary push nonstop to fulfill 20000 barrels of flour destined for France while large British orders remain. The article notes continued six month workload and reflects on a college plan for a boy and his future, with remarks on baseball.
A thorough pill to clear the stomach and bowels of impurities is needed when action is irregular. Parmee’s Vegetable Pills are mild yet mighty in results, purging painlessly and permanently curing, safe for delicately constituted users with no painful preceding effects.
Parrots stationed atop the Eiffel Tower alert sentries to approaching aircraft before planes are visible to humans. The birds react with excitement and screech, their keenness rooted in hearing rather than sight, offering warning of German Taube aircraft.
Camps in Haills Columbia stay at full capacity amid strong demand for lumber. Normally closing in December, they continue operations as activity remains high across the season, keeping crews busy and producing sites active.
The Vancouver assay office shows higher totals in 1015 compared with 1911 with deposits increasing to 789 and value rising. British Columbia, Yukon Territory, and Alberta contributed varying sums across 1913 to 1916, including messages of 1 40 iso and 31 148 49660 in 2815, with notable yearly fluctuations.
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