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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
3
The text reports on animals and birds affected by war and their song and behavior, mentions allied artillery impacts, and notes psychological effects on wildlife. It includes stray references to Saskatchewan wool production, the Swift and Co packing firm, and land ownership patterns, highlighting absentee urban landholdings and provincial land tenure.
The article portrays Cardinal Mercier as a pivotal Belgian figure, seen as the voice of Belgian resistance and faith under General von Bissing’s occupation. It notes his influence with Belgians, his cautious stance toward resisting German authority, and his role as a symbol of Belgian unity amid calls for independence and deliverance.
A fragmentary set of notes describes paper raincoats foldable for pockets and handbags, a simple waterproof idea amid stormy need, alongside assorted ad-like lines about pills and tonics. The text then shifts to a humorous anecdote about an officer and a private, ending with a misquoted whisper about orders.
The weekly Die ilte prints a provocatively argued piece on weakening German popular opinion about the war and countering the trend. Hert Natmann notes the public’s limited geography training and suggests top leaders press the war while the public is unsure, enabling Lichknech agitation to penetrate the army.
The article argues that famine by starvation is less deadly than over eating and drinking in wartime, noting German and Allied food restrictions improve public health. It asserts deprivation teaches restraint, strengthens bodies, and that nations still enjoy enough food, so reduced consumption benefits overall health and returns people closer to nature.
Dear Sirs I had a my face for a long time and two number of remedies without results. I was advised to try MINARD'S LINIMENT and after using several bottles it made a complete cure and healed all up and disappeared altogether. DAVID HENDERSON King's Co N B Sept 1 Belleiste 19
A fragment describes a young clergyman performing a ceremony with unusual conduct. A bridegroom receives a kiss from the clergyman and a bride is greeted by a handshake. The dialog hints at embarrassment and a character named Johnny hides to avoid trouble.
Garvey, a section foreman at eyville, faced a supervisor’s demand to trim long reports. The laconic note mentions a cloudburst and flood at Trunkeyville, with only a line about the river and the rail. A distant quotation from Mr Cuirex reveals comic exchanges about Wagner.
A physician explains winter symptoms stem from cold driving blood to the liver, upsetting balance as one quarter of blood pools there. He touts Hamilton's Pills as a liver stimulant that rebuilds appetite and nerve energy, easing the depression of cold days.
A circus keeper recalls a leopard that escaped during Midlands shows. While in London for business, he received a telegram from Bill urging, Shoot him on the spot, and a follow up asking, Which spot London.
A Minneapolis Journal note questions the fate of used cars that still have value beyond scrap. It discusses seeking real mission for aging autos, arguing solutions could address a social dilemma as cars age four to five years. The piece likens the old piano problem and wonders if a mechanical genius can revive or repurpose such machines.
Ancient wartime tribute extols Lord Kitchener as a symbol of English prestige and leadership. The piece asserts his spirit endures among the troops, urging unity toward inevitable victory supported by patriotic rhetoric. A brief industrial note then discusses fall painting practices and wood preservation before reporting Verdun tolls. Visit by German casualties and prisoners tallies cited from February 21 onward total over 43,000 in Verdun and nearby Somme.
A quirky tale unfolds when a joker overhears a sudden thump at his rent door around 2 am. He peeks out and asks what’s wrong, only to learn a passerby’s head is stuck through a window. The scene spirals as neighbors debate the mishap and mock the joker’s lavish ex-wife excuse.
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