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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
3
A cautionary tale narrates Discount exploiting deposits to overstate wealth on Money Island. Do nothing, an officeholder, becomes a de facto ruler, collecting taxes in money, managing roads and laws, while manipulating credit to appear omnipotent. The piece critiques credulous villagers who accept his authority as servant, not master.
The weekly dairy contest shows Holsteins leading butter quantity at 55.59 lbs, Jerseys 51.74 lbs, Ayrshires 60.0 lbs, and other breeds following with modest gains. Fat content rose across several breeds, and butter costs per pound for the week ending September 24 are listed with high and low herd prices.
The article analyzes May to date production and feed costs showing Guernseys as the most economical producers. It notes French Canadians largely match costs, with four performing better since August and one cow La Bouchette calved and yielding lower milk. It also discusses ideal cow temperatures around 65 to 70 degrees and digestive vigor in cooler air.
Tests reveal that milk fat content varies with the cow’s nervous system development. The composite sample method misstates total fat, as milk fat changes week to week. The Pan-American Exposition testing department notes fluctuations in fat content across periods, challenging the idea of a constant fat level.
W. H. Ends of Toneyville Virginia recounts a childhood burn that caused severe leg sores for thirty years. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve finally healed the injuries after all else failed. The salve is touted as infallible for burns scalds cuts sores bruises and piles and is sold by druggists for 25 cents.
Wheat is marketed freely and threshing advances with good returns. Portage visit by Nelson Martin. Mr Peter Green remains somewhat wetter. A barber shop to open soon. Geo Rife of Hespeler Ont visiting friends. Tracklayer work begins on a west extension. Councillor Thompson seeks teams for the fourth base line this week. Pathhead correspondent may be personally interested in Edgars Bate. Jell couple arrive from Hespeler to visit aunt Mrs Lamont.
Inspector Maguire visited the district school this week noting it is the largest country school he has seen in the past two weeks. Reports say wolves are causing damage to poultry yards across the area.
In Loveville Miss M Land of Winnipeg is visiting as a guest of Miss Currie Love. The Hoorgans have gone to the hills to work on a thresher. An expert was imported this season from Ethelbert in the Dauphin district to assist with local tasks.
The fragment reflects Bryant’s autumn mood with lines about dead leaves, fading flowers, and the approach of frost. It contrasts the meadow’s change with the squirrel’s winter quest, noting wildlife and nature’s quiet sorrow as the season turns.
Mr Hucks is finishing a new bake shop while Mr Marshall and Mr Grant fed the Elsmere Sunday school. Two Methodist church anniversary services by Mr Hopper drew large crowds. A harvest supper in Hamilton block by the Ladies Aid preceded entertainment at McElrea's hall featuring Mr Neville of Austin and an illustrated talk around the world.
A fragment discusses a man failing to make a success of courtship. He suggests finding a wife via a bold proposal involving a large correspondence and marriage. The speaker mentions his father arranging a property gift to establish a home.
Mrs J Linder of Crittenden Kentucky recalls her brother’s baby bitten by croup and saved by Dr King’s New Discovery. She touts its quick relief and permanent cure, claiming it protects children against croup and whooping cough and helps bronchial trouble. Trial bottles free at drug stores.
Merrick Bros offers a large late stock of furniture and house goods at very low prices. Household chairs 40 cents, stoves, men's working shoes, and assorted hardware are advertised with sharp discounts. Salt shortage prompt sale pricing and a coal oil promotion by Pete Martin accompany the notices.
An old advertisement promotes Doctor King’s Pills as a cure for sallow complexions, jaundice like tint, moth patches, and blotches. It asserts the product reduces skin trouble and improves health, urging readers to buy at drug stores.
The retailer announces extensive gains in any one shipment with a large new unload, claiming the largest and most complete furniture stock ever shown in Macgregor. The note emphasizes breadth and readiness for customers seeking varied pieces.
Advertises furniture at widespread price points from 2.75 to 810 with a variety of items including eds ini boards tables and kitchen pieces. Highlights discounts up to ten percent on wallpaper and encourages customers to come in and be convinced of good value while Unen framed selections are available.
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