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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
2
Mrs Violet Marchbank wife of a Beat area farmer credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with relief after years of back pain swollen joints fatigue and thirst She recalls a cold that led to kidney trouble and says three boxes restored her health and she now urges other women to try the remedy for kidney symptoms.
The piece discusses Russia's alcohol ban in the wartime era, noting widespread sobriety and its effects on the army and peasantry. It cites British press observations of protests, and argues sobriety reduced crime and disease while boosting prosperity, with occasional theft being possible among many fighting men.
An assortment of quirky notes and jests mix with medicinal ads and wartime anecdotes. The piece mentions Dr Thomas Kelectric Oil claimed to cure sores and vaunts its low price. A veteran recalls a field incident about an ammunition wagon as listeners debate the tale. A joke on the word invest closes the item.
The French commander General Joffre pledges national unity and asks civilians to support the war effort. A deputation from the National Halload Men's Union forms to aid war sufferers while Joffre emphasizes his sole aim as the salvation of the country as rumors of his impending departure arise.
A blunt warning on the lingering effects of la grippe influenza with lingering weakness and nervous fatigue. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as a blood tonic to restore vigor and prevent future attacks, with testimonials from Mrs. Howard D. Chattes of Indian Island NB. The piece blends medical caution with a patent medicine pitch and a moral anecdote about self improvement.
A stalling candidate questions a claim about Minard's Liniment curing garget and a confined party while a speaker boasts its breathing ease. The piece notes Dr Kellogg's Asti as a famous remedy with a long history of use and a warning that it remains an experimental preparation backed by dealer recommendations.
A German military decree condemns milder requisitions in Russia and orders confiscation of all reg sitions items including food, clothing, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and more. It rejects humanitarian considerations, stating enemies require decisive action.
Montreal citizens back a home made toy industry to keep craft in Canada and help maimed soldiers after Europe. An exhibition is planned under patronage of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught with prizes for Canadian made toys to prevent work from going to Germany.
An article emphasizes laying a solid poultry foundation by careful stock selection and disciplined breeding. It argues that ten days of training on prepared plans yield better future results, with emphasis on healthy stock, proper housing, and consistent feeding for long term gains.
An official French communication states a French cruiser bombarded Haifa at the foot of Mount Carmel and destroyed eight German factories used for war material production. The report mentions biblical associations with Mount Carmel and Baal, reflecting wartime propaganda tone.
The militia department sends about 2.0 million dollars monthly in pay or reparations to dependents of front line servicemen. Roughly 90,000 names are listed as recipients, with total payroll around six million dollars, supporting families and kin left behind.
The Nor West Farmer notes finely screened coal ashes are the best dust bath for hens, absorbing lice and suffocating parasites. It warns road dust and small coal bits may be eaten but are harmless, and urges poultry farms to stock dust baths for winter use as essential as soap and water for humans.
An 19th century vignette describes Pleasant Purgative-Parmelce's Vegetable Pills as mild purgatives made from tested vegetables. They claim relief without injury. A humorous family scene follows with brothers Dick and Jimmy visiting grandmother and Christmas prayers.
The passage shows a young man named Marnes marrying contrary to his father's wishes. The father sternly disowns him in a will but softens, then asks if the son has a shilling left. The scene highlights generational conflict and financial stakes within a troubled union.
The undersecretary said German casualties total 2 535 with 1 558 wounded or missing and 2 010 killed from various causes. The figures cover the entire army as the war continued.
A reader testimonial from a Maritime Provinces farmer extols Minard Liniment as the enduring remedy in their household. The piece also notes British censorship of first class mails to Germany and reports on neutral trade in valuables via Holland Denmark and Sweden intercepted by British censors.
Havre dispatch cites Belgian government figures listing provinces with houses burned by Teutons. Brabant 6281 Liege 1800 Antwerp 1718 Namur 1710 Dinant 238 Huy 180 Waremme 18 totals 18207. Figures are not yet complete.
Fragmentary text discusses pirates and submarine naval service, death by shooting or hanging as sanction for murder, and a New York crime quote about hanging offenders. It references New York writers and a vague timeline with unclear names and events.
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