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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
6
A narrative recounts being captured by brigands who stripped the speaker of clothes. They describe the cold and lack of clothing, and mention being kept covered only by their rifes as they endured captivity.
A fragmentary dialogue features speakers praising charitable acts and debating duty. The exchange mentions a self made man, Heaven, and responsibility, with lines about posting letters and the cost of a legal department. The tone hints at irony about obeying the law versus paying for it.
A buyer questions a turkey as tame, later finding shot in it and realizing the farmer warned the shots were meant for him. An Irishman in hospital refuses a certain surgeon, fearing the unlucky name Patrick Kilpatrick. The nurse explains the surgeon is renowned, but the patient clings to his superstition.
An old medical advert discusses digestion as a furnace process and overeating causing bilious attacks and diseases. It promotes Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills to keep liver kidneys and bowels active. It also includes a joke about a recitation teacher and a scholar leaving on tiptoe.
Advertisement style piece promotes Inard’s Liniwente and Dr Kellogg’s asthma remedy claiming quick relief and curative powers. It includes stray quips about a boy and religion, presenting a midwestern newspaper tone with patient anecdotes and sales pitch.
Tender bits of Indian corn perfectly cooked at the factory and ready to eat direct from the package, fresh, crisp, and clean.
Figures public by state, railroad and warehouse officials show terminal elevators earned large profits from mixing No 1 Northern and other grades during the crop year ending August 31, 1913. No 1 Northern stocks rose as overall bushels received and shipped out outpaced shortages, while No 3 and No 4 Northern saw transfers to higher grades. Farmers and legislators urge changes to share gains more evenly, arguing elevator interests profit from the practice. The report notes extensive private mixing beyond public elevators and cites potential legislation supported by Rep. Beixson and Rep. Menahan.
A brief note observes Josh as a boy who may become a regular golf player someday. The writer notes his natural pigeon-toe when focused and warns that a live wire could get hurt if they clash with him.
A fragmented passage relates a mother and Johnny discussing a lost purse containing $16 on a Sunday. The scene mentions a Sunday school teaser asking if Tommy says prayers every night before bed and references a school magazine about Jonah and the whale.
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