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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
6
The article warns of infant poisoning and a feared wave of poisoning cases across several states. It cites 1914 child fatalities and urges civic action to curb infant mortality from this deadly, nonspecific ailment. It notes misdiagnosis with cholera infantum and references laws in Michigan about poison control.
Captain Arnold Groom recounts the sinking off the eastern Mediterranean and the perilous escape of 30 sailors. The brigade tried to alert the submarine commander while boats drifted, and Bedouin attacks followed after a night in cave dwellings. Rescue came with an Italian steamer and Fort Marsa Susa command. The captain condemns the murder risk in winter waters and notes Austrian crew aboard a neutral ship.
A husband volunteers to cook breakfast with Grape Nuts and Postum as his dish proves popular. The letters claim health benefits including increased energy, weight gain, and eased digestion. A reader cites a friend with heart palpitations improving after a light supper of Grape Nuts and cream.
The notice cites Manitoba Game Protection Act restrictions against using poison or poisonous grain to kill gophers rats or other vermin near habitats of game and insectivorous birds. It quotes section 2 of the act prohibiting placing poison in holes or in the vicinity of bird haunts.
Alberta resident Miss Dollie McClain testifies that Dodd's Kidney Pills quickly relieved her sore back and allowed her to work normally. The ad claims thousands of Canadian women suffer back pain and benefit from pills that purportedly strengthen kidneys and purify blood, boosting overall strength and cheerfulness.
Commuter asked a fellow traveler about a speech from the previous evening, noting a stray phrase or reaction inside the townspeople discussions. The brief exchange hints at local character or event impact within a quiet town setting.
A fragment notes that mothers rely on Own Tablets to regulate stomach and bowels for children. A quote from Chas A Turner and Marie Joseph praises the tablets as effective. The ad claims 25 cents a box and mentions mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville. Aunt Ann Peebles comments on sermon.
A German patrol confronts a wounded ally as Tommy Jung curls a grenade among enemies, causing a deadly blast. The escape follows with the soldier sprinting to safety and later recounting the incident to comrades. Other items mention Minard's Liniment, Hall's Catarrh Cure, and wartime notes on Britain and Holland.
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