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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
3
The text describes Wakulla Spring as extremely large, claiming 400 feet scoss and 80 feet depth with a flow around 120,000 gallons. It mentions it feeds a river about 50 wide and notes spank language surrounding its creation and use.
A dialogue shows the first engineer asking why the second engineer was absent from a meeting while the second cites a trolley strike and rationing as the reason, hinting at public disruptions affecting attendance. The exchange implies labor unrest impacting shipboard operations.
A fragment warns mothers to keep babies indoors during March weather due to overheating and poor ventilation. It recommends Baby's Own Tablets to regulate stomach and bowels, sold 28 cents a box by The Dear Wallians Medicine Co, Brockville Ontario. The piece also notes England's counties history and a joke about Knights of the Bath.
An unsteady exchange rate drives American farmers to consider settling in Western Canada this year. The favorable rate could save at least the first year of land expenses, prompting Montana investors to move on Canadian bonds to lock in gains.
Mrs. CALS Drake of Paris Ontario reports fainting spells dizziness weakness and shortness of breath improved after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She notes she can sleep better and walk without needing to rest and credits the pills with converting her condition toward health. The ad promotes a box priced 50 cents a dose or offered direct by The T Milburn Co. Limited Toronto.
A chaotic anecdote describes two officers clashing with a Norwegian man blocking a road near the German border. The Norwegian calmly munches bread and schnapps while lecturing on liberty, contrasting with Prussian stereotypes. A child reports a dead cat funeral, adding comic local color to the scene.
A man in Paris uses a captive balloon to lift clothing high into the air to dry and bleach, avoiding city dust. The remarks about Fanny and Witch humor appear as unrelated, nonsensical fragments.
A London Knightsbridge Tattersalls sale offered Percheron mares and stallions, many imported, with high prices achieved for top horses. Quadrille, a 1916 grey mare, led bids at 100 guineas, while Neronde sold for 440 guineas and Nemesis at 450. Private sales included Negation at £400 and other notable consignments from Messrs Overman, J. Drage, and G. Gibbs. Prices reflect strong demand and solid show ring performance of recent years.
Military attaché Major Teiusamiau told Manhattan Boy Scouts of the bold record of Ekaterina Teodoroiu, a 16 year old Romanian girl scout killed in action after serving in the 8th Company. Her legs were shattered by shell fragments and she received honorary lieutenant rank before returning to duty.
An advertisement touts Putnam's Extractor as a guaranteed cure for hard and soft dent corns in twenty four hours. Claimed as painless and sure, it is priced at 25 cents at all dealers.
The British navy plans a major gun reduction, removing twelve inch guns from battleships. Vessels named include Bellerophon St Vincent Hercules Collingwood Indomitable Superb Neptune Colossus and Inflexible. Adm policy cites modern ranges making older guns obsolete and no large ship additions are expected despite the downsizing.
The League of Nations distributes copies of the peace treaty book to member nations with bindings bearing national symbols. Germany’s copy is solid black with no emblem, while Italy’s binding is the most ornate. Czecho Slovakia’s copy shows three plain letters as the simplest among nations.
Work on the up-to-date moving picture house is to be begun at Calgary this spring and is expected to be ready for opening by October 1. The theatre will be one of the largest in Western Canada, costing about $200,000 to build and equip.
An old advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs for children’s stomach and bowel relief. It touts a harmless laxative effect, fruity taste, and full dosage directions on each bottle, urging mothers to trust the product.
A farmer reflects on a man who claimed to show how anyone could get rich by raising chickens. He suspects the adviser merely switched plans, turning to selling chicken feed to the people while starting to raise chickens himself.
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