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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 10, 1928
Page
6
The piece claims Western Canada favors heightened Empire preference and a duty free flow of British goods. It argues trade within the British Empire boosts shipping, lowers freight, expands immigration, and positions Canada as an integral Empire partner, urging a Canada-wide buy-local policy.
Canada announces extended wireless telephone access to Paris and Swiss towns including Geneva after April 11. Earlier coverage in Belgium Germany Holland and Sweden now includes Western Europe with future continental expansions. In Canada the Atlantic cities Montreal Toronto Quebec Ottawa Hamilton St John Halifax Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver and Western additions Fort William Edmonton Regina receive service.
The letter from AQIHL Skyring of Nottingham St praises Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic improving weak stomach and blood, noting repeated heat and strength gains after taking the remedy. The writer claims it enriched blood and supported motherhood, recommending the medicine to others for similar ailments and inviting free advice at Dr. Pierce’s Invalids Hotel in New York.
The Federal Reserve Board reports that world monetary gold held by governments and central banks ended 1927 at just under 9.475 billion dollars, with an increase of at least 300 million for the year. A closing remark notes a proverb about charity and tailoring in a separate line.
Minard's Limimest for Toothache stands as a curious note about a patent remedy. The fragment hints at a claim of superiority by Eva, referenced as having boldness in life, but details are sparse and unclear in the OCR snippet.
At the Business Efficiency Exhibition in Holland Park Hall London a range of devices was displayed. Highlights include an electric envelope opener handling 30 000 items per hour a machine that types adds and multiplies simultaneously a machine that seals franks counts posts marks and prints four slogans on envelopes at 300 per minute portable typewriters colored to match home schemes and a door access lock recording on tape who opened the door and from which side.
Neglect and anemia discussed with warning signs such as pale lips headaches and breathlessness. Emphasizes blood enrichment claims and patient testimonial from Miss Katie McEachern of Port Hood Nova Scotia who recovered after six boxes. Sold by medicine dealers or mailed by The Dr Williams Medicine Brockville Ont at 50 cents per box.
Fred Rasmussen of Harrisburg, a key executive in the International Ice Cream Manufacturers Association, says dry ice will soon slash ice costs as trucks can rely on fifty pounds for nearly a day. He notes use is expanding, with transport from Philadelphia to Atlantic City already employing the substitute.
Mrs. L A Oliver of Granville Ferry NB reports a sinking spell left her unable to walk or breathe well. After ineffective medical treatments she tried Breeze pills and found them effective, saying they saved her life. Available from druggists or by mail.
Harland T. Smith of Ottawa argues for a Dominion Park in Bella Coola Valley BC to be named Mackenzie Park with a Mackenzie Highway connecting New York to California. He describes the area’s scenery, wildlife including grizzlies, waterfalls and glaciers, and estimates travel cost from Vancouver. He seeks wealthy backing and local support to establish a Crown land park 20 by 70 miles, with mining department endorsement.
Mothers can detect worm troubles in children and promptly use a remedy named Mother Graves Worm. The claim presents a simple home treatment approach and promotes rapid relief for parasites affecting youngsters.
Hon. Robert Forke predicts many Canadians will return from the United States and numerous Americans will seek homes in Canada next year. He bases the forecast on reports from Canadian agents in the U S who say they are receiving an unprecedented number of inquiries about Canadian settlement.
Lawrence Quinn, chief oysterman at the Hotel Lincoln in New York, has spent twenty three years opening about 3,900 oysters daily. He has found dozens of pearls, mostly small but enough to craft a fine necklace and pendants, with hope for a pearl of real value someday.
Official 1928 Winnipeg proper population figure from the Assessment Department shows the city just over 200000, a level not reached since 1910 and surpassed only in 1914 and 1915 by totals of 203255 and 212859. A separate note mentions an Indiana manufacturer making paper covers to protect automobiles from fine garage dust.
Canada awards four contracts to establish transcontinental air mail links. Flights will reach from Halifax to Vancouver in 36 hours, replacing five days by rail. Services include Father Point to Montreal Ottawa, Montreal to Toronto, and Montreal to Albany, with yearly operation and a total cost of 201,150 dollars. Canadian Transcontinental Airways will operate Father Point to Montreal and Montreal to Ottawa, costing 49.00 dollars per flying mile for Father Point to Montreal and 5,250 dollars for the season Montreal to Ottawa. The Montreal to Toronto service costs 40,500 dollars at 1.25 per mile, and Montreal to Albany is 9,200 dollars.
A Review of Reviews fragment mentions a Chicago manufacturer showcasing a photographic machine capable of producing 4000 finished prints per hour. A humorous exchange about a farmer and a horse highlights practical wits. A remark notes that when a man marries an heiress her face becomes his fortune.
An American millionaire sought a famed British surgeon for his child's care and offered a large fee. A US doctor sent a complete 21 hour cinema film of the child's movements to secure the surgeon's evaluation, which led to a detailed report and later a successful treatment reflected in a generous payment and grateful letter from the relieved father. The piece closes with a quip likening an alarm clock to a hen.
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