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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
3
Readers report Peruna eased stomach pain cough and breathing trouble caused by catarrh of the lungs. Testimonials describe years of illness and renewed health after following the remedy’s directions. One note from Mrs Jaschob of Toledo praises Peruna’s effects.
A Glasgow church member once slipped a silver piece into the collection by mistake and faced a humorous yet serious reflection on repentance. The anecdote, shared with Tassie, questions religious tact and personal conduct amid social chatter.
A fragmented excerpt describes ailments and remedies, mentioning colds, aromas, and a product that supposedly relieves headaches. It references birthdays, gifts, and casual conversations about hair removal, with scattered dialog about generational attitudes. The text lacks coherent events or outcomes.
Dr Thomas Sean of Minnesota argues flax can be grown without harming soil, favoring a rotation that starts on new breaking or sod, with four to five year intervals between flax crops. He notes benefits of decaying organic matter, clean soil, and improved moisture, while warning against two successive flax crops on the same land and the impact of weed pressure.
An amused note recounts a first time Monte Carlo visitor waiting on a roulette decision. A friend settles her bet on Number 2 as the croupier declares a result while the observer remarks on risk to the soul for four pips. The anecdote hints at broader commentary on luck and fate at the tables.
A Glasgow tribute recalls Lord Kelvin's quirky teaching style. The piece highlights his knack for turning science into vivid, humorous demonstrations. It cites his gas lecture and a famous image of him playing a giant trombone to illustrate ideas.
An elderly volunteer helping on the east side loses her purse in tenements. A tearful youth directs her to a boy with the pocketbook. She corners the boy, retrieves the purse, and offers a dollar for pointing out the thief. A second boy seeks a share, but receives nothing.
Conflicting tales swirl about Oliver Cromwell's burial and a later grisly display. One account says his body was buried at Naseby after death. another claims Cromwell's daughter Mary Falconberg removed the coffin to Newbury, while a substitute corpse supposedly suffered public execution at Tyburn in 1661 with Ireton and Bradshaw. The head believed to be Cromwell's, now owned by Horace Wilkinson, bears a drilled hole and is said to have been displayed atop Westminster Hall.
A gentleman on a railroad train observes two passengers a delicate young lady and a plain faced maid. A dramatic remark about the maid’s health leads to a reckless fantasy involving a kitchen knife and a cook’s duties in a crowded carriage.
An old advertisement from Hawkshaw New Brunswick dated September 1 1905 promotes Minard's Liniment as a sure cure for croup claiming it has no equal and urging readers to try the product from Minard's Liniment Co.
In a Balmoral breakfast scene the late Duke of Argyll and Sir William Jenner discuss porridge, the Duke praising the dish as a child of his upbringing. A sharp retort follows from Tenner, and a string of witty exchanges appears, including quips from Mrs Turner and Mrs Stiler amid a miscellany of Punch style snippets.
A girl arrived at dawn at a man named Jim Carlys door after a night out with a tattoo reading I love Jim Carly on her arm. She demanded shelter and remarked I dont care. charges me five shillings as she uncovered the tattoo.
A fragmented notice mentions Paychine for throat and chest ailments with claimed relief from a Toronto druggist. The text then recounts a Thomas A. Edison anecdote about a young assistant and a New Year leap year engagement, noting secrecy for twelve months to avoid public assumption.
A reader testimonial from Ontario praises Baby's Own Tablets for colic and upset stomach in babies and young children. The ad claims the medicine restored health after doctor visits and urges care dealers or mail orders at 25 cents per box from Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville.
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