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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
11
The piece traces a history from ancient to modern farming, noting how Roman labor gave way to mechanization and science. It argues that today’s farmer blends brains with seeds, boosting yields and freeing labor. It urges mothers to protect children from worms with a product called Mother Gr Worst Exterminata.
The article recalls Walter Jenop of Toronto noting high morale among Allied forces in France. It contrasts French support with American unity and vows to continue the fight, warning that German domination must be crushed. The piece reflects on ruins and loss, urging unwavering national spirit at home and abroad.
Lexis Wille Cousier reports on a courtroom dispute where the phrase wad is linked to the opposing side's argument. The piece notes a lawyer's remark found in a historical fragment.
A fragmented passage shows dialogue with lines about honesty and Miss Pepperton. The text includes a garbled ad friendly remark and a reference to London, indicating a literary or newspaper clipping with partial quotations.
A cryptic line appears to recall a boyish mischief and parental admonition. The fragment suggests tension between a child and authority, hinting at a fault that was never admitted as naughty.
Citizens in Dunkirk hear the song of Jean Bart bells ring from the belfry as German air raids strike the French port near the front. In a cellar residents join in singing the refrain, the hymn rising above the bombardment and uniting the tormented city in courage.
Dear Sirs relates a long lasting facial bleeding mole that resisted many remedies until the Minard’s Liniment prescribed. After using several bottles the ailment fully cured and disappeared. Signed DAVID HENDERSON Getlisle Station Kings Co N Sept 17 90.
The article discusses submarine warfare risks, noting that losses are within manageable limits for the Allies. It cites recent figures showing British and Allied sinkings of neutral tonnage at about 14 000 tons daily, down from 40 000 tons previously, and claims spies may be responsible for some torpedoed ships.
A fragment shows a conversation where a girl challenges a boy or student who says he can teach or learn her. The exchange centers on authority and learning with implied humor and schoolyard dynamics.
Wartime measure emphasizes conserving food through home garden storage and vegetable shelf life. Text describes moisture requirements, suitable storage sites, and the need for shared or communal spaces to store large quantities of vegetables for winter, reducing individual burden.
An article explains that pale cheeks breathlessness and headaches signal anemia or watery blood. It recommends Pink Pills to renew the blood and restore health, plus light exercise and plain food. Williams Medicine Co offers six boxes by mail for $2.50 from Ort.
A historical note describes window displays by Allison John Robertson & Sons and other firms highlighting Canada’s Opportunities posters from the Canada Food Board. It mentions conservation messages urging renewed use of staples like bread bacon beef and sugar and cites Miller's Worm Fonders as an effective vermin destroyer trusted by mothers for quick lasting relief.
Fragmentary notes recount Cal Calico woven in ancient Egypt and later hand printed in India two centuries ago. The text hints at a colorless liquid dye method and a personal exchange between Charley and Torkine, though details remain unclear.
The text presents a fragmented discussion on Wilson and Germany, implying that if German delusions persist, Germany must be destroyed or weakened to prevent evil. It quotes an authoritative voice urging action and warning of dire consequences.
The article notes dwindling U S wheat reserves at about 20 million bushels against normal needs of 100 million. It cites Australia with a large surplus around 160 million bushels and exports from Argentina, highlighting ongoing concerns about feeding demands and potential shortages.
An advertisement promotes Vegetable Pills as a relief for fullness and stomach pains after meals. It claims to aid dyspepsia and offers reassurance through unspecified endorsements. The language imitates a period-appropriate medical patent style.
Canadian Colonel Boyle led a relief mission returning Roumanians from exile in Sebastopol to Odessa aboard a deportation steamer. He delivered peace terms to Bolsheviks from Jassy, earned the Crown of Roumania, and received a grand reception on return. He stands six feet tall and is described as rugged, emblematic of his homeland.
The passage extols Canada as a rising Dominion with imperial scope, tracing its growth from settlement along rivers to ownership of half a continent. It portrays vast resources, wealth, and potential, converting early achievements into a broader national destiny. The rhetoric frames Canada as peer to any power on earth.
Jan Christiaan Smuts argues in Century that Germany aims not for colonies but for global dominance via a central African bloc. He warns it would secure raw materials and a vast native army to threaten world power, projecting plans before the war and seeking to redraw colonial holdings.
Kalamazoo Michigan editor J O Neill warns of wasteful grain loss at threshing time. He urges readers to read an editorial on blower losses and notes that worn or poorly operated machines cause grain to blow into straw. He suggests better separation and using more skilled labor to reduce waste and keep grain for feeding stock.
Sir Leo Money reports in the British House of Commons that the convoy system has saved lives and reduced losses of food ships. He notes ship losses fell below one percent, with improvements since January 1917 when the system began, aided by convoy dispersal and bad weather factors.
A reader recalls the bold price jump from 20 cents to two dollars for a necktie from the same stock, noting the nerve of such sales. The item references scarcity and market pressure, as reported by The Baltimore Sun. It also mentions Hutton’s possible election as director and G H Hurper likely to succeed as director of Dominion experimental farms if Grisdale moves to deputy minister of agriculture.
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