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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
6
The report recounts a Canadian trench raid amid heavy artillery and counterfire. It details opposing German defenses, fierce bombardment, and the Canadian attackers pushing toward enemy positions before withdrawing, with casualties and post-raid trench possession notes.
The article describes ambitious plans for a skyscraper in Detroit and references a taller New York rival. It notes a 780 foot goal and a foundation anchored to bedrock with subterranean displays. Seven banquet halls and a hospital are planned along with dining spaces and convention areas.
Montreal man George Sullivan cred and details a two year Brights Disease struggle. After wasted weeks off work and costly doctors, he took three boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and was reportedly cured. He urges others with Brights Disease to try the remedy.
A brief, unclear report notes Canada’s pencil orders and a New Zealand sample lead pencil shipment, with mention of Austrian supply issues and politician voting patterns. The text also references Mrs Youngaite and George voting in two presidential elections, implying mixed political commentary.
The report notes a commission inquiry into feeding and water quality for troops last September. Experts examined meat butter tea coffee and cucumbers on site and found overall standards favorable with careful handling aiding health. The defense of clean pure water remains a soldier's priority as the water question continues to be emphasized.
Fragmentary clipping mentions MINARD'S LIN MENT and Liniment in casual notes, references to Moths Exterminator, and a discussion about English Navy manpower with figures 400,000 and 490,000 in a 1916-17 context, plus a London Telegraph note. The text is incomplete and mixes product names and naval estimates.
Fragmented OCR style notes mention a child and a doctor named Greene. The text hints at care, healing, and emotional strain, with unclear phrases about gratitude, works, and a hopeful yet somber tone. No clear events or outcomes emerge.
An advertisement from Caran ee Caran ee EGYPTIAN LINIMENT by Nananee Ontario promotes asthma relief. The copy urges readers to try the product as a natural remedy and claims respiratory benefits, typical of early 20th century patent medicines.
Readable fragments describe dogs serving with Sledge dogs in winter duties and carrying supplies, while cats assist in storing and guarding stores. Red Cross animals search for wounded in trenches as war drags on, with cats favored to protect ore supplies and morale among troops.
An airtight, easily inspected life preserver in a travelling bag provides buoyancy and space for food and water. The design vents air to maintain buoyancy and prevents disintegration, simplifying use during emergencies.
The article notes Dartmoor Prison near Princetown served as an internment camp for Breech prisoners during the late war, opened as a prison in 1804, and remained vacant for many years after the war ended until a later period. It outlines a gradual shift back toward original or military use, mentioning a potential return to barracks for future conflicts.
The ad proclaims Baby's Own Tablets suitable for mothers and infants. It notes the tablets are sold by medicine dealers or by mail from The De Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario, at two dollars per box. The clipping also mentions a separate claim that farming is skilled labor.
A fragmented advertisement by a local firm touts a purported cure for catarrh and related ailments. It references an unnamed doctor and a promise of internal remedies, with scattered names and notes about physicians and products. The legible text is incomplete and non-specific about ingredients, dates, or proven efficacy.
Fragmentary text discusses wonders and damage, noting worms invigorate the constitution and speed recovery from digestion disorders. Mentions intruders and parasitic work, with effects on soundness following their use.
A fragmented Edmonton Bulletin excerpt questions whether Canada is effectively sacrificing for the empire. It asks if Canadians are truly fighting for the empire or merely contributing less than their fair share, suggesting a debate over loyalty and contribution within the empire.
A fragmenty, era ridden passage links the lure of Bagdad to wartime decision and German ships, citing Sir Robert Ball and a Chicago News remark. It reflects on peace anxieties, sun spots, and a young woman’s reaction to missed events, with speculative musings on fate and catastrophe.
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