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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
11
A Wall Street Journal blurb notes the German censor rigidly inspecting prisoner letters to the United States. It mentions claimed good treatment of American detainees and a Philadelphia youth reporting favorable conditions, while his family fears for a return to Laurel Hill Cemetery.
A new chain armor device protects the eyes and upper face from splinters and flying debris in metal and glass works. The design uses short heavy chain lengths to arrest particles without greatly hindering vision. Also advertised is Minard's Liniment as a trusted daily remedy from Captain Fr. De.
A private soldier is described with glamor and pathos as a boy in mud and watches, greeted with a Nile and worn by long risk, while officers enjoy comforts. A major suggests a practical way to help by blocking his boots, expressing care without pretension.
Dialogue snippet shows Tommy requesting fare to Latchford from a cabby. Cabby quotes two shillings, and Tommy asks about bag allowance. The exchange captures a street scene of travel and pricing with casual slang.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript features dialect play with phonetic spelling. The quirky line mocks instruction on foot placement and movement, resembling a humorous or satirical aside in a newspaper column.
The Canada food board secured a second cargo of salt from the Mediterranean for the Nova Scotia fisheries. Crude OCR text mentions the action and related documents, with references to individuals and locations obscured in a damaged passage.
An editorial notes England faces a critical shortage of typewriters due to war disrupted imports and domestic supply limits. American manufacturers struggle to meet demand as war strains endure, risking long term effects on communication and writing, with emphasis on preserving the pen and the craft.
The text discusses how different birds show specialized adaptations for movement with wings or feet. It notes swallows and chimney swifts rely on wings, while sea birds and flamingos use feet and necks for feeding, and mentions owls ducks and grouse with varied claw strength and snow shoe like adaptations on winter feet.
In Desert Campaigns by W. T. Massey trenches three feet wide emerge across the ground as winds blow sand and dust. The khanseen shifts, revealing a sequence of trenches that halt progress at night and force a restart. Extreme heat, dust, and scarce water heighten the hardship for troops and camels alike.
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone drops to remove corns and calluses painlessly. Applies directly to tender areas, dries quickly, and shrivels the corn root and all. A small bottle from local drugstores or wholesalers costs little and removes hard or soft cornings from feet.
Officers report strong fur prices along Herschel Island Fort McPherson and nearby coasts. White foxes and martens appear in good catches while caribou remain plentiful, supplying food for natives. American traders push high bets on pelts with extensive sales to the United States.
OCR fragment describes instructor cadet interactions with emphasis on yelling and drill practice. content is partially corrupted and difficult to interpret but centers on military training discipline practices and possible recanting influence.
A Neenah Wisconsin paper unit produces a wood based substitute for absorbent cotton. Made from ground wood, it is spun into sheets resembling cotton batting and sold as an open wound dressing. Production reaches several tons daily with claims of easy manufacture and direct application to wounds.
The text extols a miracle oil as superior to other medicines, noting widespread use in households and long service. It also mentions aviation records with Cateb Bragg reaching 22,000 feet in 1917 and a European record by Guidi at 25,180 feet.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Ainard’s Lifiment Cares Diphtheria Novel and cadet training in aerial gunnery. The scene mentions cadets practicing, a house on carpet, a conversation about work for two, and a river atmosphere during maneuvers.
A vivid portrait describes General Haig as both a student and commander. The writer notes his dignified bearing and rapid promotion, praising his energy and health while admitting deep respect for his leadership. The piece blends personal impression with reflections on his character and endurance.
An optimistic account of anti aircraft practice in France describes cheerful Quartiers leading a unit that claims flawless gate defense. It notes hunters' praise of their 13 pounder, the grueling but unglamorous work, and how even dud days offer activity and duty as crews track “Jerry” in a perpetual sky watch.
A survey of Alaska reindeer herds notes reindeer meat trade from Nome to Seattle. It cites herd size and price effects from seasonal slaughter and market surplus as well as the role of winter storage and supply dynamics. It also mentions white corn syrup for canning and fruit preserves with syrup as a preservation option.
The article warns summer is dangerous for children with ailments like cholera infantum colic diarrhoea and dysentery. It recommends Baby's Own Tablets to regulate the stomach and bowels as a safe remedy available from The Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont priced at 25 cents a box.
Automatic coin handling machines in Detroit street railway offices process about 200000 coins daily with one-third horsepower motors. Coins are fed from bags into hoppers and sorted by denomination, then counted and wrapped into rolls with little human attention, reducing errors and saving labor.
A quoted fragment discusses Minard's Liniment and a network of corporations alleged to exploit workers for small gains. The text mocks workers and mentions prices and a Boston Transcript critique. It references women squeezing into small shoes and comments on head sizes.
A Denver woman adopting Belgian and French orphans in New York ends up taking twins so they stay together. A locket reveals a sister once in Belgium, now reunited after years, with the children finding a safe home. Asthma Remedy claims wide efficacy from Dr Kellogg.
Historic Noyon in Picardy, birthplace of John Calvin on July 10 1509, faces ruin after months of war and German occupation. Once famed for landmarks like the Hotel de Ville and a transition style Cathedral, the town’s ancient beauty and notable civic ties are threatened by recent bombardment and destruction.
A historical table lists coal area by country and region in square miles. United States is shown as 162000, with other nations including Great Britain 12000, Spain 4000, France Germany 1516, and rest of Europe 1000 totaling 5000. It notes coal is found in numerous states including Alaska.
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