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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
3
In a North Sea encounter a British trawler opts for a coal shovel as a weapon after a periscope surfaces within a hundred yards. The skipper steers to collide with the U-boat, the hull scraping its side, and a heavy shovel blow shatters the periscope, leaving the submarine blind and the trawler safe.
Mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets as a preventive and quick relief for common childhood ailments. A Quebec mother cites years of use for her child, noting bowel regulation and stopped vomiting. The tablets are sold by dealers or mail order from The Dr William Medicine Co in Brockville Ontario.
The York Evening Sun urges that Canada’s three and a half years of war service, compared with America’s under a year, offer a strong example for U S citizens to reflect on. It argues Canadians have done their part well and that Americans should emulate their dedication and resolve.
The spring tonic claims to revitalize pale thin people after winter by building blood and nerve strength. It advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a year round blood builder easing fatigue, irritability, headaches, and poor sleep while promising new blood, health, and energy. A testimonial from Mrs Forsythe cites her fourteen year old daughter Viola recovering from severe cough, sleep loss, and chills after using the pills, gaining weight and improved appetite and color.
Mrs M R Rickert of Kitchener Ontario reports weakness and weight loss prior to using Dr Williams Pink Pills. After a month she gained strength and weight and notes her daughter in law increased from 103 to 137 pounds after using the pills. She endorses the medicine for all weak people.
A Chatham Ontario woman describes nervousness and a sallow complexion. After six boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills she reports clearer head, vanished pimples, strengthened nerves, and regained health and ambition.
A spring cold nearly crippled Ruby, but six boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills restored strength. After using them all the cough faded, ribs pain vanished, and rosy cheeks returned. Despite higher drug costs, the pills remain priced and available by prescription from the Dr Williams in Brockville Ontario.
Official reports to the government indicate western Canada will cultivate the largest acreage on record, with every province aiming to boost food production for allies. The plan includes labor and seed efforts, tenant farming for new lands, and coordinated provincial committees led by Dr. Robertson and Hon. Chas. Gunning. Manitoba and Saskatchewan stress seed supply and farm labor, Ontario organizes down to county level for distribution, and Nova Scotia and New Brunswick seek self-sufficiency in coarse grains and meat.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum questioning a colleague about a friend’s status as a statesman. He calls the man merely a publicity expert, suggesting the need for genuine public service rather than fame. The exchange hints at political reputation debates.
The article discusses using two furrow plows with two or four horses to speed work. It notes the tractor plow and the disc harrow as useful farm tools. It highlights single versus double discs, with three to six horses for better seed beds, and praises the three-horse disc drill type of seeder for efficiency and cost savings.
Dialogue recalls a rehearsal misfit where one actor claims stage hangings, while another insists the executions were done with a sword, revealing tensions in staging and performance technique.
Global wheat forecasts vary by region with United States sowing at 105 percent of 1916, England and Wales up 2115 percent, Canada down 24 percent, France protected by snow cover, and Italy Tunis showing higher winter sowings. Egypt forecasts look favorable, Japan weather weak. Lord Rhondda warns allies face a difficult food situation ahead. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills touted for digestive relief and liver health in dyspeptics.
A critical note cites miscomprehension of Kultur in the United States while Belgium Serbia and northern France feel its impact. It claims mass disregard in Gi many and highlights violent suppression and atrocities linked to cultural oppression. The piece mentions New Minard's Liniment used by physicians in the context of the discussion.
In a concise flash, the once famed college debater is recalled as married and no longer winning debates. The line implies a dramatic shift from youthful triumphs to settled life, contrasting past victories with present routine.
Advertises an invigorating tonic from Golden Real, made with Oregon grape and cherry bark. Promises to cleanse the blood, renew vigor, and brighten eyes. Available in convenient tablet form at Biaroog stores for home use.
London Times notes 3,000,000 British expeditionary force and 430,000 navy personnel show a united will across home, dominions, India, and colonies. It praises the all volunteer effort behind the just war and the sea and land mobilization. It also observes women in London trades gaining popularity as men may need new jobs after the war.
A loud claim urges readers to buy Freezen ether compound to instantly relieve a tender corn or callus. It promises the corn dries up and lifts away with the fingers, claiming quick relief and no skin irritation, urging readers to clip and pass the tip to a father at risk of infection.
A Toronto Star editorial argues for an urgent farming push, stating neither registration nor conscription will supply workers in time. It calls for expanding arable land immediately and focuses on concrete plowing efforts rather than broad production talk.
An ad fragment touts a worm treatment for children and cites education and personality theory, referencing Kenneth Richmond and a “Mother Graves” worm exteriminator. The text mixes medical claim with philosophical quotes, lacking verifiable context or efficacy.
The piece argues Americans historically avoid praise for Britain, while recognizing Britain’s sacrifices in the war. It questions whether the anti English taboo should end as the Kaiser’s fears and German aggression deepen, noting Britain acted to defend freedom years before U.S. involvement and urging balanced acknowledgment of Britain's motives.
In a wartime vignette from The Tatler a sergeant-major seeks an accountant for his captain. A private is hired after questions about clerical skill and mathematics. The captain learns the man once studied civil life as a professor of mathematics at the state college.
Aimee asks if Harold proposed on bended knee and Hazel answers negatively. Hazel suggests he did not because they were occupied at the time, indicating interruptions or distractions prevented a traditional proposal scene.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Thomas Electric Oil as free of alcohol while containing essential oils. It claims lasting effects and superior preventive and healing power compared with other medicines, asserting it is without the common alcohol ingredient found in many remedies.
A columnist quotes a niece in Rio de Janeiro detailing high prices for Prunes at 1.25, Apples 5, and a cereal box at 1.25, noting these items come from America and are pricier than local goods. The piece contrasts wartime strain with French women paying 125 a ton for coal.
A recruitment dialogue shows a volunteer asking to join a mortar battery. The sergeant probes motivation, while the applicant cites prior trade experience and hopes it will aid his military role. The exchange hints at wartime recruitment and the utilitarian view of veterans' skills.
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