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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
6
A critique of early 20th century auto fatalities argues reckless driving, not defective cars, causes most crashes. It cites high power and speed, road hogs, and态 lax enforcement as key factors, urging stricter laws, safer roads, better headlights, and public moral awakening to reduce deaths and injuries.
A fragmented prayer laments dangerous driving and moral hazards on the road. It pleads for better brakes and attention to safety, warns against passing on narrow roads, and urges restraint with alcohol and egos on the journey.
Large quantities of Douglas fir from British Columbia will be used in constructing new shippi ne docks at Tilbury near the River Thames, England. An order for over 10 000 000 feet of coastal fir has been received by lumber firms in British Columbia. The brief note also mentions the Sultan of Zanzibar declaring war on Britain, lasting 19 hours.
A French speaking group called La Survivance Francaise plans a December 17 special train from Winnipes to Eastern Canada via Canadian Pacific Lines. The trip includes visits to Ottawa Montreal Shawinigan Palla Quebec Sainte Anne de Beaupre Sherbrooke and other historic sites with receptions arranged. Charles Marchand will accompany the party from Winnipes.
An ad promotes Marvel Liquid Corn Extractor claiming the pain stops in seconds as the corn shrivels and drops away. It markets Purman’s Corn Extractor and urges buy four bottles today with a note to refuse substitutes.
The Empire Trade League appoints Theo Fielden of London to scout sites in Canada for major British investments. Six locations have been identified in Winnipeg and elsewhere as potential factories to enrich English development and later distribute to the Empire.
An advertisement urges households with babies or young children to keep Baby's Own Tablets for common illnesses and constipation. It claims bowels regulation and stomach relief, praising Dr Williams Medicine Co and listing mail order options. The message also touts asthma relief from Dr J D Kelloge's remedy with testimonials.
The article notes zero forest fires in Manitoba this season and says air patrols remain on duty through October to keep the record intact. It cites cooperation from woodmen and campers with the Dominion and Provincial Governments to prevent fires and mentions patrol officials in charge.
Dowinton Tie Brick and Clay Products Co Limited plans winter work with the Ceramics Department of the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Assistant superintendent Y Ro Anderson will spend the season at Claybank conducting a special study of refractories, following his status as an early Saskatchewan ceramics engineering graduate.
James A. Pant of Langham sends the first entry to the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago from November 16 to December. He will sample Marquis wheat in the hard red spring class. Last year 16 Canadian entries won ribbons and Hermann Treile of Wembley Alberta led with the top sample, later grand champion.
Provincial authorities promise a new highway opening next year north of Brandon. The route travels through Bolosevain Morton Turtle Mountain reserve and Dalkeith North Dakota linking to a main trunk highway, expanding cross border road access.
An old advisory claims during teething in hot months babies suffer bowels become unsettled with diarrhoea cramps and dysentery. It warns of cankers in the mouth and possible severe wasting. Dr Foner endorses a home remedy sold by The Bite Core Tortone Out.
Lagos report notes the death of Ad Stokes forst proponent of yellow fever research. He served on the Rockefeller Commission on Yellow Fever and held posts at Dublin University and Guy's Hospital. Stokes died after a brief illness linked to plague exposure while advancing tropical disease work.
British salvors achieve a notable feat towing the ex German battle cruiser Moltke, inverted and floated three miles to Lyness after being raised from Scapa Flow. The ship lay bottom up near Cava Island, with much of her outer casing removed before transfer.
The note mentions snow in England as a hopeful change and references two ships, the Anchor Donalisa and Cunarder Ausomia, sailing from Montreal in early and late November respectively. It reads like a casual international travel snippet with mixed weather musings.
A plan proposes a nouoplane using helium to lift the craft making it lighter than air. Edward Linvaington, a czar maker, envisions a model all metal plane with wide wings and a long fuselage mounted wings slung below the fuselage to achieve stability. The inventor asserts the design eliminates nose dives and aviation hazards while remaining safe for children. A separate note mentions a Peking police decree banning short hair.
A vintage ad praising Castoria for infant stomach upset and sleep, claiming Castoria is pure, safe, and gentle unlike castor oil. It urges mothers to use Fletcher's Castoria and consult a doctor if illness persists.
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