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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
6
An editorial warns of a widening rift between Capital and Labor across nations as postwar conditions demand reform. It argues workers seek greater share of wealth while capital fears loss of profits, urging mutual confidence and cooperative plans to avoid a chaotic return to prewar strain and potential industrial conflict.
The article discusses a novel profit sharing plan adopted by a company in Great Britain and North America. It outlines that after fair compensation of capital and permanent labor a share from profits will be divided among workers and management to reward effort and loyalty. It notes opinions from a United States paper on labor unrest and argues that aligning workers’ interests with employers could reduce strikes and foster better capital labor understanding.
Alberta's industrial importance grows with agriculture. Last year the province's payroll reached about 137 million dollars. Coal mines contributed around 14 million, railways about 12 million, and other non farming industries about 11 million, with roughly 1,200 industries in the province not counting railways.
A testimonial appears for Catarrhozone claiming asthma bronchitis and catarrh relief after a dollar purchase at Findlay's drug store. The one dollar package supposedly lasts two months with small and sample sizes. The piece also notes Regina Saskatchewan expecting higher grain acreage this year with a 2 percent wheat increase forecast by Major Complin of the Ste Lng Beak of Canada.
An advertisement touts a pain relief product promising swift, first round relief. It emphasizes ease of use, quick penetration, and economy with a large bottle, marketed as clean and refreshing and available at all drug stores in Canada.
Manitoba legislature considers drastic measure to shutter all restaurants in the province. Critics say the move would close beloved eateries and nightlife venues while supporters argue it would curb alleged vice and harmful late night gatherings.
South Fork Saskatchewan March Letts recounts relief from chronic headaches after using Dr. Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills. Testimonials from A F Letts Sour Fork and others claim liver and kidney trouble resolved, with notes of improved health and a doctor’s signature on the product label.
RNWALP reports a rescue mission will push a gas steamer toward Banks Land to aid a group of three white men and four Native families marooned there with three years of supplies. The Herman earlier failed to reach Banks Land due to ice near Cape Parry.
Russian prisoners of war at Rubleben camp escaped during a Sunday riot suppression call. About 3,000 inmates fled the camp and are now wandering the countryside, alarming local folk as authorities pursue them.
Swiss refugee reports reaching Petrograd claim nearly 100 000 residents died in hunger and disease. The observer group, consisting of 400 refugees, notes widespread fatalities amid wartime scarcity and epidemic outbreaks.
A note argues that spanking fails to cure bed-wetting and attributes the issue to weakness. The author urges Biptan to send money or communicate by letter, claiming personal success with a treatment and seeking support.
Sunday school sermon examines Joshua 23 24 urging fidelity to the law keep pure from Canaanite influence and rely on the Lord who fights for Israel. It notes Jericho Gibeon sun stood still and inheritance as evidence of God’s faithfulness and warns against intermarriage and idolatry while stressing wholehearted devotion and divine guidance.
A reader describes believing catarrh and related deafness and head noises can be treated at home with a preparation urged by a druggist. The letter warns against secret remedies and stresses careful use of standard medicines, noting potential relief but urging caution and consultation.
Real estate dealers report many inquiries in the last two months from buyers in the United States looking to purchase Saskatchewan farm lands. Selling has been fairly good recently and is expected to continue.
Road drag contests have run for years in Canadian provinces and are typically open to rural municipality councils, utility clubs, and associated groups, with broader participation implied beyond local councils.
The province reports a cash surplus of 322,876 dollars and Manitobans hold 400,000 dollars in bonds. Edward Brown presents the annual budget before the legislature in Winnipeg noting patriotic contributions totaling 4,000,000 dollars and other figures.
A brief remark notes Minard's Liniment relieves neuralgia, followed by a wry aside about drinking to drown conscience. The quip suggests alcohol cannot cure guilt and that alarm or regret returns with the morning.
Readable fragments describe Nat Ranly and Mrs Jime reacting with fear and anger during an event. One says Nat was upset and she was very upset, reflecting a charged mood at the gathering. The text lacks clear names, places, or a full incident.
A notice describes teething distress in infants and urges use of Baby's Own Tablets to ease fever and discomfort. An endorsement from a West Newfoundland reader praises the product as indispensable for teething, available at medicine dealers or by mail, 25 cents a box. Also mentions a seed inquiry for two bushels of Marquis wheat from South Africa routed via Minnedoss for seed and sale considerations.
A fragmented paragraph reports on heart and nerve symptoms including breathlessness and dizziness, plus a note on a Portuguese royalist revolt where many colonels reportedly joined the movement. A Cope dispatch cites a German defense ministry bill drafting 150000 casualties or conscripts.
A fragmented advert states that Dr Thoms Electric Oil will help with various homes uses. It claims general comfort and household usefulness, though it warns it is not good for children when taken. The copy emphasizes keeping a bottle in the house for cures and relief.
Alberta farm report notes two days of seeding by Mc Dailer of Turin as favorable weather supports crop operations. Calgary based observer records a productive start to the season with ongoing field work and seed cultivation in the region.
Fragmentary report mentions Minard’s Liniment claimed to cure dandruff, and notes copper ore movement from Sturgeon Lake area in January. Two-horse teams and a caterpillar were used to haul ore to a loading point, with ore shipped toward Trail, B.C. The passage reflects rough logistics of mining transport and a dated, incomplete description.
A purchaser reports finding complete relief with Dr J D Kellexa's Asthma Remedy. The note claims the product helps all afflicted, whether by smoke or vapor, and is available from dealers or wholesalers.
A series of cooperative horse sales will be organized by agricultural societies across the province under the Saskatchewan department of agriculture to find profitable markets for surplus farm horses in certain districts.
A garbled excerpt describes a farm piece in Oregon, Ilinois about raising 600 chickens and mentions Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The drift hints at health remedies and a testimonial from a user seeking relief from ill health and fatigue. The text is largely unreadable but centers on poultry and a medicinal claim.
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