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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
2
An old ad touts Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia and external pains including neuritis and sciatica. It urges keeping a large bottle for family use, claiming quick soothing effects and broad effectiveness.
A seaside scene questions the moon’s effect on tides, answered that full moon does not affect tides but influences the heart. The text then pivots to advertise Holloway’s Cor Cure claiming painless corn removal.
The article notes a proposed change to unify the Victoria Cross ribbon across all services. It mentions the army and air force, and indicates consensus to adopt a single ribbon design for future awards. No blue ribbon distinction will remain between branches.
Sioux Indians back the war effort, with Northwest workers enlisting and donating to bonds and Red Cross work. Dakota elders and communities support war savings, bead and robe crafts, and relief sales at Rosebud and Cheyenne areas, showing strong mobilization and fundraising through both Indian and white buyers.
A Pittsburgh Sun excerpt notes American ingenuity in war, citing an Indian unit that tested buckshot and improvised grenades to disrupt German trenches. The piece also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and a classroom joke about a father calling his mother Gar.
Major General Menhem, minister of militia, tells veterans at the Central Canada Exhibition that Canada’s army corps in France is a formidable force. Officials confirm its strength with success at Arras and other points as reinforcements fill gaps. He praises General Stewart for railway troop work and notes the corps’ decisive material base and resolve to see the war through to victory.
A messenger moving to secure a keepsake for his mother was fatally struck by a shell within twenty feet of departure. The pin he carried was en route to the United States.
An old ad copy touts Freezone as a miracle corn remover. It promises quick relief with a few drops to dry and shrivel corns without harming surrounding skin. The text urges readers to order a small bottle from a wholesale drug house and warns against infection.
A fragmented note reflects on science and industry, praising belief in indispensability of action and the duty of the state to support progress. Mentions Great Britain awakening and boosting efforts to recover and advance industrial pursuits.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe remedy for frail women, claiming strength and vitality. The copy promises relief from pain, weakness, and nervous complaints, urging readers to send cash for sample bottles. It imitates medical authority and markets across locations and readers.
The report describes Lens and Armentieres as heavily ruined by four years of war. It notes German destruction of coal mines and machinery, evacuations, and steadfast Allied resistance including French, British, and Canadian actions. The piece emphasizes repeated attacks, shifting fronts, and the city’s strategic importance in Northern France.
The article notes General Gouraud's army facing the hardest task of all French forces and recounts numerous acts of individual bravery. A French soldier with an automatic rifle reportedly captured a German field gun battery by stealth and sole action. Other feats include a sergeant and private taking a trench by deceiving the enemy about a supposed outflank. A mortally wounded German officer praised French conduct before dying.
The notice urges strong health for all, targeting women and men worn down by illness. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for tired nerves, low mood, and poor blood, claiming better vitality and energy after use. It advertises trials and mentions Brockville Ontario as the source.
Alberta reports show alsike and sweet clovers growing abundantly in irrigated southern districts and in rural northern parts, with notable hardiness and spontaneous spreading along borders. Alsike is cultivated successfully for hay and pasture both with and without irrigation, often with timothy in Central Alberta, while sweet clover gains popularity after successful introduction and expanding seed production. references indicate long term trial results and growing farmer interest.
The text describes a lizard species with a head crest and a purported third sensory organ akin to a pineal gland. It explains locating this rudimentary third brain region near the brain base and considers it an ancestral remnant, noting finger-tip proximity to the bridge of the nose to sense it.
An advertisement touts Kel uge's Asthma Remedy as a universal cure claiming to end asthma, ease choking, and provide relief. The copy urges sufferers to try the product and judge its value by personal trial.
An aggressive Allied warning condemns German attacks on French and Belgian towns. Cambrai is burning amid reports of widespread destruction as the Rhine may be mined in retaliation. officials warn that a ruined city could invite reciprocal damage to others of equal value.
A historical comparison labels Kaiser Wilhelm as a territorial god like Baal, highlighting his boastful claims and reliance on physical strength. The piece argues his power is self-made and failing, drawing a parallel to Elijah’s test at Mount Carmel and Israel’s faith in a visible, nonexistent power.
Prison departments defray costs through inmate work valued at £43,000 yearly. Projects include boot and slip repairs, concrete items, dairy work, tree planting, tile roofing materials, and galvanized iron shortages. A Watkana farm of 1,200 acres bought for a pound per acre will be developed using prison labor, raising land value significantly. Minister Wilford notes broader gains as labor aids settlement and local improvements.
An OCR fragment notes cures for various ailments and names multiple practitioners. mentions neuralgia and medicines like MINARD'S LINIS BAYARD and AUINARD'S LINIMEN, with references to Johnson Walsh Parkdade and vague remedies. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or locations.
Fragmentary note recalls Foglish school tied to Tom Brown and adventures, tracing its origin to the mid 16th century and referencing Lawrence of London in connection with Rag and Ragby readings.
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