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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
2
A farmer testifies Zam-Buk cured an illness in his legs and skin, saved from many prior failures with ordinary embrocations. He recalls a barber's note on his recovery and mentions a local seller in London Stand.
A damaged testimonial piece extols Williams Pink Pills as a cure for rheumatism including back and joint pain. It claims dramatic relief, improved mobility, and vitality after taking the pills, advising others to try the remedy despite broken wording and lingering OCR errors.
The article traces almanac origins from elder carved sticks marked with moon phases to religious symbols and festival saints. It notes Runstocks and similar names, their use on staves and scabbards, and early precursors to printed calendars. It cites John Moller's 1472 first printed almanac in Germany and Henry VII’s year book as early English reference.
The text discusses ancient and Christian views on lightning and divine wrath, noting how fear shaped building practices and the hesitancy to use lightning rods. It then catalogs woods favored by classic violin makers, highlighting pine, pear, lemon, ash, maple, sycamore, and sometimes apple, with boxwood for bridges.
A homemade weather glass can be built from a salad bottle and a quart fruit jar. Fill the jar with water so it covers the bottle mouth when inserted. The water level rises in wet weather and falls as poor conditions approach. The device, though not new, is described as reliable.
A dialogue explores how artists like Jules are labeled eccentric and unable to render a face that pleases all. Patrice questions Jules's talent while contemplating the public perception of genius and the difficulty in presenting a single true self. The exchange echoes Hawthorne style with reflective critique.
The article traces a century of armor and gun development from 19th century iron and steel plates to the giant 110 ton shell and the twelve inch rifle. It notes the evolving defenses by Krupp and others, including Bertha Krupp plates, culminating in testing that demands no cracks under multi-shot energy.
The Rumian painter A Boussot describes harsh conditions during sketches in bitter cold. He relied on charcoal and pastel, unable to save full color palettes, painting outdoors with fur gloves as hands froze. He pressed on to capture northern phenomena despite eagle winds.
A hometown anecdote traces John Daly born near Exeter in 1765, showing early musical fervor. At six he improvised an instrument from old horse shoes, mimicking church chimes, and later developed into a composer of songs like The Bay of Biscay, Just Like Love, and The Death of the Smugster. He spent twenty years in London before dying in 1824 and is buried at St Martin's churchyard.
The Boston Herald notes a rising demand for mirrors in public spaces across New York. An old architect quips that when space is scarce he fills it with a looking glass, arguing New Yorkers want to admire themselves in elevators cars ferries stairs and walls, ensuring steady business for early adopters.
The report notes that $15,000,000 worth of buttons were used to clothe men, women, and children, not counting hooks and eyes. The mention adds that those using lead pencils spent slightly over $4,000,000. Pittsburg Dispatch.
A fragmentary notice praises an energetic figure linked to Canadian rail progress, mentioning Mecceton and Winnipeg while noting ongoing efforts and leadership. The text references Looming figures and places as it acknowledges dedication toward advancing a cause in the region.
A verbose testimonial touts Dr Chase's Nerve Food as a cure for nervous exhaustion sleeplessness and general weakness. The user claims increased health improved digestion and strengthened nerves after using multiple boxes. The notice cites price per box and lists Edmatton Bates Co as distributors.
Aretvaling tale notes Section Foreman Moynahan guides a tool house move by meeting at mileposts 15 and 16. The plan yields a sixty foot misalignment corrected only when the post shift is revealed. The incident highlights railroad work improvisation and measurement quirks.
A fragmentary excerpt recounts a sheriff’s delayed action over a hanging tied to a crime, with characters named The Major and The Colonel debating outcomes and justice in a state widely described as stained by the event.
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