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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
6
A reflective line notes that ingratitude can yield the worst outcomes, warning against lingering resentments. The aphorism implies moral cause and effect, suggesting gratitude steers behavior toward constructive ends.
A preacher urges forgetting past misfortunes lest they harden the heart, and uses the Joseph and chief butler from Genesis to warn against ingratitude. He contrasts self made men with those who forget helpers like sisters and Joseph, urging readers to aid former persecutors and friends in need.
The tale describes the heir Lont Gromis coming of age when the haunted room at Grama Castle will be revealed by his father, the Earl of Strathmore. Local tradition says the room’s secret is passed to each heir, with lore about past Lindsays and ill winds. The story recalls a tragic incident when Lord Scratchmore sealed the room after a mysterious visit.
A quirky Edinburgh tale recalls Professor Blackie famed for his handsome features and ringlets. An airy bootblack offered shine, the professor challenged him to wash his face, promising sixpence if he complied. After cleansing, the professor praised the effort but the boy kept the money and claimed a haircut instead.
J D Aspden of Toronto and Norman Cameron a Golden Valley Mills boy aged eleven fished at Stanley Lake Muskoka. Cameron carried a 32 calibre Stevens rifle. A dog was attacked by a wolf and shot dead. The pair fled to the lake as a pack of about a dozen wolves closed in and Cameron fired repeatedly before escaping with Mr Aspden.
The Prince of Wales plans a tour of India and will bring his own horses. Arrangements include training the horses to tolerate unfamiliar animals and jungle sights, following King Edward’s example of carrying three ornate horses on his Indian visit.
The London Chronicle reprints a spoof showing Alpine inn owners addressing guests with antique phrasing. A Berne guide advertises a secluded hotel attracting solitude seekers and warns guests not to dress for dinner.
A historical note describes the West London Extension owning extensive tracks but lacking engines or cars. Trains from other lines use its tracks for a fee, yet the holding company has no rolling stock or even a president’s car. The piece contrasts American practice of borrowed tracks with Britain’s absence of small repair equipment.
Fragment describes hog feeding waste in winter and contrasts careless with thrifty care. It notes that improper feeding leads to stunted pigs and losses, urging economical, efficient husbandry to keep hogs alive and healthy through cold months.
The text cites a table of longevity from a book and notes clergy as the longest living group, with ministers often living over twice as long as other professions. It lists occupations from lawyers to bakers and musicians, cites stock and habits as life factors, and touches on turkey farming practices for market insights.
A British note reports Princess Victoria, daughter of Queen Alexandra, is an energetic and successful cat breeder. The weekly notice lists litters and kittens including Sire Buck IL and blue Persian lines. Proceeds reportedly go to private funds, with several kittens seeking good homes.
A northern Canadian author, born in Norway House, Hudson's Bay Territory, writes Duck Lice and Life in New Title. The writer, a fourth generation missionary to Indians in Canada, has spent seven years in home mission work among settlers, miners, and shantymen of northern Ontario. He also supervised the Gibeon reserve among Iroquois Indians, earning praise from British reviewers for his work.
The Czar in a long telegram to Marienbad thanks King Edward for congratulating Russia on ending the war with Japan. He pledges to inaugurate internal reforms now that he has surrendered and expresses hope for peace and progress. Marquise de Funtenoy noted.
A brief on managing asthmatic horses with small daily rations and nighttime feeding. Suggests oats and corn with a drenched remedy including Signali arsenalis one pint tincture of nux vomica tincture of figialis two ounces taken twice daily for ten to fifteen days, paused five to six days, then repeated until relief.
The article recounts Abraham Lincoln defending Grayson in a murder trial at a camp meeting on August 8. Witnesses testified to seeing the shooting and the defendant fleeing, with Lincoln using questions and a moonlight timeline to cast doubt. He then moved to arrest the perjured witness, who confessed to the true slayer later.
In London districts like Park Lane Berkeley Square Mayfair Belgravia Chelsea and Piccadilly houses command high prices. Park Street and Hyde Park areas are described as expensive with minimum asks around 154000 dollars and up to 500000 dollars in prime zones. Chelsea offers some relief with homes around 15000 dollars.
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