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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
3
A France correspondence laments the lack of bunting and public display in Paris during the war era noting scarce flags, muffled marches, and minimal patriotic imagery contrasted with New York scenes. The writer observes quiet streets, asks about public sentiment, and recalls dining experiences amid postwar restraint.
A testimonial style brief touts Dr Pierce cures and Golden Medical Discs for backache fatigue and general health. The writer claims drinking water and using products brought gradual relief, noting personal improvements and recommending the remedies to others.
A fragmented discussion on war lengths cites estimates by Kitchener and compares major conflicts. It notes the Aubert war lasting two and a half years, the Boer War under three years, and the Japanese War beginning in 1908, contrasting with Civil War durations and broader eras.
Large orders from Great Britain and Italy for the next five months boost glycerine trade. Estimated supply to two Allied governments reaches 50,000 pounds, with Canada expected to provide substantial dynamite glycerine imports. Trade circles in the United States report a looming total export value around 20 million pounds for war needs.
A chaotic ad-like fragment touts a buzzword remedy to remove corn and callus from feet. It mentions a Cincinnati origin, a free sample, and a small bottle sold by a wholesale drug house, urging readers to clip and order.
A cryptic note reports Mere Man scoring 36 3 in a curious context amid scattered references to others. The fragmentary item hints at a curious sports or event tally without full details or clear participants.
An earnest advertisement describes widespread nervous weakness among women and men with symptoms like sleeplessness, fatigue, anxiety, and memory loss. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood building nerve restorer, claiming thousands cured. Pills sold by dealers or mailed from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont, 80 cents for two boxes or six for 250.
Recent cables discuss the Whippet, a lighter faster British tank with caterpillar treads and a single turret. It emphasizes speed and agility for flanking maneuvers and retreat by motor cycle, contrasting with slower land battles.
The article alleges German efforts to push Mexico toward conflict with the United States by pressuring Carranza’s government and provoking seizures of oil revenues. It notes Tampico as a key strategic port and outlines implications for U S naval operations and protection of oil interests, with warnings of diplomatic tensions between the United States and Mexico.
A sea captain in Ireland notices grapes that resemble California Mis son grapes. He learns the Irish vines descend from cuttings in the Armada cargo, tracing their Spanish origin to the same grape lineage as those grown in California.
A garbled wartime snippet describes Austrians moving through invaded regions and churches, mentioning coffins and cemeteries. It notes indignation, protests, and a claim that locals hide gun positions while Germans deploy a special charge that emits smoke to dull senses.
Broad, critical look at Bolshevik origins and aims. Describes Lenin's victory in centralizing power, split with Plehanov's wing, and the shift from democracy to tyranny. Mentions historical figures and the 1917 context, concluding with a grim warning.
Representative P. H. Kelly of Michigan lauded Britain's grand fleet as astounding during an official England tour. He praised naval readiness, cooperation with France on shipyard use, and the U S aircraft program. Kelly recounted experiences with American built planes and French designs, noting dangers of early air combat and the need for faster deployment.
Reports from Amsterdam say German forces looted the palace of King Albert in Belgium. Over the past week they removed items from the king’s collection including pictures, furs, books, and other valuables. The Germans had previously claimed the possessions as sacred.
A World War II era notice reports forbidden and censored prisoner letters from German camps. Col. Mark Borough Churchill warns editors that prisoners’ letters praise treatment and food, but such messages are unreliable and may be destroyed if misreported. The piece also promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills for digestive and nerve relief.
War sugar rations rise as J J Willaman of American Aptetical Company reports a simple invert sugar method. Ten pounds granulated sugar yields 103 pounds invert syrup after dissolving in water and tartar, usable for syrup, jelly, cereals, and desserts though not ideal for coffee.
The government reports progress on a 60,001,000 dollar shipbuilding program for this year. Twenty ships are under contract for the department with three additional freighters of about 10,500 tons each to be laid down by November 1 in Halifax yards. New steel vessels totaling 25.50 tons are contracted to be built by firms including the Davis Company of Levis and others in Welland Port Arthur and Collingwood.
Fragmentary Courier-Journal line shows a woman requesting a moment for powder while repairs proceed on the left, with a quip about tactics and clark. The brief mirrors a street scene and social etiquette snippet from a historic page.
When about two weeks old my baby turned bioe and in ten days broke out in a rash. The skin became red and she scratched until it bled. She could not sleep. Wrote for a free sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment. For every toilet use they are supreme. Free sample by mail from Cuticura, Dept. A. Que. August 10, 19.
A historical plea urges Americans to acknowledge the Allied support in World War I, noting British shipping assistance and shared sacrifice. The piece argues U.S. gratitude should match the mutual effort, highlighting how Britain lent ships and food to sustain U.S. troops and the overall war effort. It stresses unity with France and Britain and warns against ingratitude weakening transatlantic resolve.
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