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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
2
British captain Captais recalls a U boat attack on a teról steamer near Blyth. Survivors describe divers gathering a body and three men drowning, the vessel torpedoed without warning and later sunk by gunfire. One survivor died on rescue day, another slowly recovered.
The text reports large scale rodent damage across rural Canada amid a broader note on war expenditures. It mentions improvised grain storage losses, freight delays, and strains on the grain and dairy sectors. Also cited are war finances, loans, and munitions purchases affecting Canada’s economy and exports.
The piece cites Minard's Liniment and Frostbite remedies while noting Britain’s need to become a stronger commercial power. It compares Indian goods and German enterprise, hints at travel observations, and concludes with advertising space values for major publications.
A government statement reports increased aircraft production this year to meet demand. To support expanded output, labor schools have been started nationwide to train workers for the growing war effort.
The passage notes that many poultrymen neglect egg quality in favor of quantity. It argues for a focus on proper care and quality through study and practical knowledge to improve overall egg production and success.
An ad by a Cincinnati chemist touts a drop-on treatment to remove corns and calluses without pain. It promises painless application and easy lifting of corns with fingers, claiming fast relief and minimal sting during use.
A Richmond News note observes a Kentucky author misstates local bird nesting, claiming the tye houses swallows contrary to regional knowledge. The comment suggests the writer is not native to Kentucky.
Dr Joseph Aug Strosy endorses Finard's Tiniment Co. product Minard's Liniment as the best all round remedy after frequent use with patients. He states the results are gratifying and recommends it to gentlemen.
Vividly described is Admiral Beatty’s room adorned with Nelson memorabilia and naval portraits. The scene shifts to a First Battle Squadron captain’s dining table, noting a Nelson statue and a ritual honoring a storied commander. A recruiting officer asks about enlisting, while a motorist jokes about local trades within a 125 mile radius.
The Agricultural Gazette outlines farm loan acts across Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It notes loan purposes rates terms and capitalization plans including Manitoba's farm loans association with 4 million capital and shares at 3 each, Saskatchewan valuation and board duties, and Alberta provisions for a ten year mortgage with annual payments.
Fragmentary report discusses catarrhal deafness and claims it cannot be cured. Mentions treatment options and notes of ear disease, with references to remedies and medical opinions of the era.
Fragmentary 17th century style commentary warns that confidence in Allied victory is undermined by recent German advances and failed drives toward Paris Calais and Verdun. It recalls French resolve at Verdun and General Foch’s counterattacks as a reminder to sustain spirit and unity in the war effort.
A garbled passage contemplates pacifist views versus militarism, arguing a peace settlement to avoid future war and criticizing Bismarck era restraint. It reflects tension over democracy’s role in war and pacifist calls to fully prepare for conflict.
Fragmentary text references ration naming and titles such as United Provinces and Kingdom of Canada. Mentions Lord Derby and Canadian frontier with disjointed phrases and possible historical context. lacks coherent events or dates.
In Huddersfield the teaching of German is neglected while foreign languages receive attention, amid concerns over the decline of German instruction and related commercial impacts.
Philip Scheidemann, a German loyalist, returns from Stockholm arguing democracy cannot be secured at home without victory abroad. He claims the Allies unite to destroy German democracy and urges Germans to seek peace only after the empire is made democratic.
A fragmented device discusses Minard's Liniment and the adoption of substitute metals for various purposes. It notes investigations into metals traditionally used for articles, questioning suitability and durability and hinting at the Bureau's role in guiding peer research and broader exploration.
Fragmentary note urges thrift amid conflict, urging restraint and cleverness. The text mentions Montreal and a call to avoid waste while avoiding open confrontation with wartime pressures.
A historical ad warns parents that summer illness can prove deadly to infants and recommends Baby's Own Tablets as a preventive and remedy. It claims a government analyst endorses the product and notes availability from Dr W Keille in Ontario, amid garbled background about Roman military history.
A garbled note indicates a program delay titled For All Eternity and a change in air timing Monday morning. Sergeant Stickett is credited with arranging revised broadcast details amid unclear wording.
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