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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
7
Foster and Pete traverse a foggy heath pursued by unseen foes. They descend a rough slope, spot distant figures, and seek shelter at an old shirling near a bog as night closes in. The danger of capture lingers while they weigh a risky rest.
In a misty chase through rugged terrain, Pete and Fos hear distant sounds of pursuers closing in. They push on toward a rocky rise and a shielded shieling while the unseen threat looms, and the scene ends with an unresolved crossing.
An account contrasts Bolshevik and exile theories of Nicholas II’s death in Yekaterinburg. An officer’s report to the American ambassador hints at shifting memoirs and unclear truth, with legends of the Dauphin and rival narratives spanning decades without a definitive answer.
A millionaire, whose wife recently died, walks through the gear office to his private room. He spots a black doll hanging on the wall and asks to see the manager, expressing sadness and a desire to decorate the office with a file. The manager and office boy react with confusion and silence as the scene unfolds.
The piece notes how native troops and officials are impressed by German uniforms and swords, contrasting with white civilian dress. It mentions colonial officers in uniform, and draws a contrast with English colonies where officers are rarely seen on duty outside white dress. It also briefly mentions engineered steel rims for railcars and ends with a casual remark about Wilkerby receiving honors for research and food prices.
A fragmented health ad describes wonder cures for dull skin fatigue and headaches. It claims Dr Hamilton’s remedy relieves lowness and stomach troubles, with a pitch about a 2c box and “good dealers” offering the product.
Outdoor legends recount a bizarre event at Newport Beach where thousands of fish washed ashore after a tidal sequence. The fish wriggled ashore in great numbers, deposited eggs in the wet sand, and then vanished back into the sea as the mother released her eggs and the young swam away.
A patriotic food show by a food board and Ontario resources committee with the Canadian National Exhibition Association will stage an extensive food conservation exhibit at the fair in To a which opens August 26. Similar demonstrations are prepared for Sherbrooke Quebec City London and Ottawa as Canada outlines efforts to strengthen supplies for the allies.
A garbled OCR-style passage recounts a dialog about seeds and gardening. It mentions a sheet listing seeds to bring home and asks about blooming in summer. The text is fragmentary and includes erroneous phrases and misplaced names such as Guelph Mercary.
Dr James W Robertson special representative of the department on a mission to Europe urges no slowin down of efforts to save and to produce. He says a reasonable reserve has been accumulated and the opinion of the men who know most and are responsible supports continuing strong action.
In a Camp Dodger note, Corporal Wilkins recounts his travel from England to France and lists his remaining money, noting a mix of currencies including six shillings, two pounds, francs, and ten cen times, yet only two dollars in cash.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a character claiming to provide services for a next trick while addressing a boy. The rough exchange hints at deception or misdirection, with the son denying prior familiarity as the father asserts authority and hints at ongoing lending or opinion.
Mrs O Grady asserts identity in a terse exchange about a political party. The dialogue features a sharp repartee with the line I am the party reflecting a provocation on allegiance. The brief vignette locates the characters in a contentious social moment.
The article describes wartime road repair in occupied and contested zones. It explains surface damage from heavy traffic, the use of rail and canal for materiel, and methods to restore pavements with sand mattresses and key blocks. It notes prisons of war assisting in distant areas and pioneers repairing battle zones.
A Buffalo Express item contrasts national sports in the U S, Canada and Britain. It notes Americans favor baseball training, Canadians lacrosse agility, and British cricket enthusiasts who play long matches with steady intensity. The bowie is described as a butcher by trade, lacking sporting blood.
In 1909 a herd of 750 buffalo fed the prairie, and now the Canadian government reports 3,800 in Wainwright park due to natural increase. Observers warn against fear of extinction, while officials call it a food industry matter arising from steady growth. Calgary reports this stance as it weighs conservation and utilization.
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