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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
2
Fragmented lines mention detectives, visits, and a person named Willism with incognito appearances. It references supporters, a war context, a home setting, and attempts to restore order. The readable items suggest a local crime or political intrigue with unclear chronology.
Excerpt discusses Prussian dictatorship and Britain’s role in Europe as war looms. It cites William of the Hobestollers, Basid Cloyd George, and claims Britain has set up another in an election to direct forces for a great emergency. Narration attributes these views to the New York Sun.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at Cheney & Co Toledo and a discussion of a new switch to control automobiles plus an overload circuit breaker and fuse savings. Also mentions a whimsical dialog about balance and love, with unclear references to Octavius and a doll.
Commander D R Kinnei of the Pacific Steam Navigation Company dies suddenly in Liverpool. Early in the war he navigated 8000 tons ship through uncharted Straits of Magellan to escape a German cruiser, saving 300 French reservists aboard. He received the DSO and other honors for his seamanship.
A fragment discusses a legislative measure mocking sobriety tests and drafting standards for beer output. It notes clause 2 of the proposed amendment exposes plagiarism and treats a closed brewery as producing beer. The passage reflects parliamentary wit and confusion over regulatory language.
A fragmented piece links war diplomacy to everyday scenes including Boston beans and a secretive Woolsey. It notes a former diplomat converted to a private force and portrays the era’s tense atmosphere with references to previous conflicts and a restaurant sighting. The text shifts to an asthma remedy claim endorsed by Dr. Kellogg.
The article notes rapid growth in royal and national orders, tracing Bath Star of India and St Patrick through 18th and 19th centuries. It contrasts limited historic orders with newer honors like the Indian Empire era and the Order of Merit. The piece weaves in a dialogue scene about a family moment with Dorothy and Mrs Bly Myrrh.
An advertisement extols skin shedding and regular cleansing of blood to improve health. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as purifying impure blood, boosting energy, and rejuvenating the body, claiming benefits for skin clarity and vitality. A local quip about literacy and a monument ends the fragment.
The Paris Gaulois reprints a Swiss baker’s warning to remain calm amid a tense wartime mood. The piece notes adversaries in desperate positions and hints at plans, with speculation on fate for rulers and possible executions should defeat loom.
Superintendent Jones projects long timelines for surveying Alaska to California waters. Estimates show 905 years to complete a full survey, 333 years for Alaska, 170 years for Washington Oregon and California, based on current facilities and progress.
Reports describe alpine warfare in Italy with trenchwork on mountain faces and cabled gun supplies as soldiers endure snow and avalanches. A Yale lecture by Prof. Charles C. Torrey links hairpins to rock strata, tracing antique hairdressing through ages and fashion.
From the Agricultural Gazette 1017, the call to Canadian farmers to boost Empire food supplies amid Allied efforts and an enemy vow to sink supply ships. Emphasizes united duty to produce more despite upcoming strains and threats to shipping.
An old notice touts Baby's Own Tablets as excellent medicine for children. It claims to ease stomach issues, colds, constipation, and general discomfort, urging parents to purchase from The D Medicine Co in Brockville. The ad cites Mrs Quinn of Pas as a testimonial.
A soldier overseas describes air battles and artillery as he recalls seeing 80 of France’s planes brought down. He notes constant shelling, fireworks from artillery, and vivid scenes of smoke, dust, and flashes as troops advance, with moments of comfort and even amusement amid danger.
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