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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
2
Residents recall Avil 8 site where a man built a handsome villa dubbed The Nutshell. The name was changed to Tan Nook amid a flood of inquiries about the odd naming and the owner’s response.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a comedic exchange with a patient asking if a man is serious about love and duty. The scene features a character named Clarence and a playful reproach about sincerity and attire, reflecting domestic humor. The text reads like a stage aside and hints at theatrical tone and ironic tension.
A fragmented manuscript describes Fer Burra and Scaids D Thom Electric Ol claiming to remove fire from a urn of scald oil more rapidly than other preparations. The text is garbled and difficult to interpret but mentions no prep needed and rapid burning or scalding prevention.
An advertisement extols Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills as a remedy for kidney disease and backache. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Patterson of Gaspe Quebec claiming dramatic relief after using the product, and mentions a sale through Allmanson Bates Co. in Toronto.
A brief ad promoting Baby's Own Tablets for newborns and teething babies. It claims safety and absence of opiates, offered by The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. of Brockville, Ontario, at 25 cents per box via dealers or mail order.
A fragment from a travel or social vignette where an Eng ishwoman recalls tea in a Mediterranean sitting room. Madame Masneret comments on a young lady named Emily, praising a brilliant future in chèpture or painting, and a moment reveals a stranger greeting Mrs. B after years apart.
An early 20th century testimonial describes a poisoned knuckle wound from dust causing blood poisoning and illness. The author credits Zam-Buk remedies for cleansing and drawing out poison, then healing, and promotes Zam-Buk Soap and products for cuts burns and skin sores with a mailed order offer.
The article reports on quack medicines like Kellogg's Dysenter Cordial Kiss praised as remedies for summer ailments and old-age pensions in Britain. It notes a French fraud ring selling snail-based products, swapping snails into shells to imitate premium escargot offerings, warning of large clientele and uncertain origins.
A reader letter extols Postum over coffee and tea, claiming headaches and stomach issues from caffeine eased after switching. The unnamed Western woman and others report relief, crediting Postum with improved health. The note includes a Canada Windsor Ont address and a sample offer.
A London Observer note discusses enduring verses and alleged authorship of silly rhymes and nursery pieces. It cites macabre lines about Billy Boleyne and Tommy, notes variations of “The Moth” and “Willy,” and recounts a Welsh traveler’s tale, while reflecting on how such works influenced satire and children’s literature.
A fragmentary local column recounts a stern household master and a witty daughter who defends creation, a story about Mr. John Burns being recognized by a hawker, and a quip by the Local Government Board president. It ends noting health insurance stamps sold to September 28 reaching 120,142,350.
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