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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
7
An observer notes German prisoners appear demoralized at surrender but show relief and improved spirits after days of better rations under British guards. Prisoners are described as calm, even playing like schoolchildren once fed, contrasting with their panic at surrender. A British trooper shares impressions of morale and daily life in the camp.
A vintage remedy note urges mothers to guard children as seasonal colds rise. Baby's Own Tablets are promoted as a preventive and curative laxative to keep bowels and stomach clean, sold for 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont. A stray quote from Senator Williams about a war argument appears later in the text with a humorous derailment.
An editorial fragment argues that ending Prussian militarism requires a peaceful European system and German willingness to negotiate. It suggests further Allied military success may be needed to compel German repudiation of conquests, with signs of potential openness to a council-based settlement.
A local Territorial guard on duty encounters a shadowy figure approaching mid-evening. The sentinel orders halt and the figure, a husky voice, refuses to stop, declaring he is coming back. The incident is noted in Current Opinion.
An Albertan editorial from Calgary reports that Southern Alberta harvests are strong, with threshers noting average yields near 82 bushels per acre on the Noble farm and top records possible. It argues the region enjoys exceptional harvests and widespread high quality grain, declaring the country "a country of solid prosperity."
A fragmented dialogue jokes about dining with a guest and denying a second invitation to see Hamlet. The text then shifts to a medical advertisement asserting rheumatism stems from poisonous blood and praising Dr Williams Liver Pills as the leading remedy with no rivals.
The United States, England, and France pressed for relief for starving Syrians. Fever Pasha recalled, and the Ottoman government promised relief, but reporting now shows Beyrout authorities will not permit food and drugs under Red Cross and Red Crescent aid.
A distressed parent recounts a medical case where a son was rejected due to dental issues. The doctor allegedly suggested removing teeth and warned about severe facial damage if one remained. The account reflects fear and concern over medical decisions and potential consequences.
An old article promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills as a safe vegetable remedy. It claims to purify blood, cure biliousness headaches lack of appetite and constipation while you sleep. Sold for 25 cents per box at all dealers.
A Montreal Herald excerpt relays Kaiser’s shattered hopes after a dramatic failed entry into Paris. The piece notes his armor failed to live up to expectations and the assault ended in disappointment, contrasting with earlier bravado and French lines observing the futile advance.
In a Panama hat exchange two spectators argue over a key umpire decision. One man claims Gutli guttat at third and Rafferty not crossing touch. the other mocks pacifist critics and tells him to go home. The dialogue captures a heated, opinionated crowd mood.
In a Boston Transcript script, Youngbride declares I’m getting out while another voices concern about a colder ice supply for the same price. The exchange highlights tensions in an evolving business deal involving the Youngbride entity and a new provider.
An article reviews saline solutions as a long used healing method in British military hospitals and traces salt’s rise to a primary healing agent. It links salt’s medical role to earlier heart infusion theories and notes two Scottish soldiers encountering London’s bustle after a taxi mishap near Victoria Station.
An expert on social and industrial conditions argues that American communities produce three to five times as much waste as European towns of similar size. The statement highlights the impact of national habits on waste generation.
A damaged OCR snippet includes garbled text about catarrh and disease, a teacher named Willie, a whispered prompt about date, and a brief exchange about a mine fortune. The source also references Puck, DeWitt, and Town Topics in a casual, chatty newspaper snippet.
Minard's Liniment Cures Burns, Etc. explains the importance of good seed for a farmer's crop. The Dominion government’s agriculture department notes poor US crops push US buyers to Canada and plans a commission to ensure enough good seed remains available for next year.
Report on B C sockeye pack shows about 11,000 cases vs 477,000 last year. Poor conditions kept fish in water longer, reducing catches. Fraser River runs slow with many fish not reaching pawning grounds. One trader expected 15,000 cases but delivered 4,000. Contracts being filled slowly, buyers accepting what they can get.
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