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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 19, 1917

Page

4

News Topics of the Week Wednesday War and Politics News

A digest of wartime items notes Canada US Canada’s war loan totals and enlistments in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. It cites political events in Britain France and Russia, regional incidents in Ontario and Quebec, and a Toronto fire injuring several. It also mentions wheat price controls and a carly note on war impact.

Niagara Toronto Golf Club Toronto U. S. Army Mansey Hell W. F. Wilson Frederick Pethick Lawrence South Aberdeen Lorenzo Benglet McGregor Oat Hotal Diou Windsor Marlow A. de AI Mtary Canadian Army Medical Service Francis James McKay Canada Chamber of Deputies Senate Aylmer Han Quebec Venixelst Party Athens Queens United Kingdom Wilson Congress Smali Alex McNichol Goldler Wern Galt Thair Jho Sho Russia Prince Scott Queen Elizabeth Belgium Benedict Dolcium Vatican Italy aooPing Lane Charles Peters Walpole Island Peter Kiosick 149Th Battalion Kioshk Tgland Formar Soldiet

Turmoil Across Fronts and Domestic War Measures

Reports span from Allied advances in Mesopotamia to Germany’s U-boat activity and Cuba’s war stance. Proclamations note women voting rights in British Columbia, US entry into the war, and Ontario clergy sending recruits. Local crimes, industry notes, and weather disruptions fill the day’s brief summaries.

Alberta Holland New York Turka Mesopotamia Toronto Cella John Adamzu Dank Cuba Germany Trinity (Anglican) Church C. A Barnard Britint Columbia George Foster Canada United States Kontgh Henry Newea Bate Bate & Sona, Limited Ottawa Kln Albert Kalt Schmidt Detroit Walkerville Coredel Clarence Capnan R.C.A Montrest F. A. Bell-Smith Congress Menocal Modak Brunswick Legislatuion Mre Manitoba France United Statos Central Powermm the Nation London Havana Coal Creek B.c Hamilton Township St .Catharines England Buffa Bosyors 256Th Lake Shore Road Humber Bay Hamilton Highway

Infant Illnesses and Care Remedies Cited in 19th Century Text

The text outlines home remedies and care guidelines for infants and young children, including mustard baths, warm water cautions, and advisory notes on contagious diseases. It covers hydration, regular bowel movements, dietary tips, and rudimentary medical instructions, with warnings to seek a doctor for serious symptoms.

Willethia Dean Ouhr Lea Tommenen

Milburn’s Liver Pills Promoted By Halifax Reader

A Halifax Nova Scotia reader extols Milburn's Liver Pills for a sluggish liver and headaches. The ad claims Milburn's Laxa-Liver Pills purge waste from the system and offer cure options, with pricing of 2s per vial or five for $1.00, and likewise advertises Mother Graves Worm Esterminator as a preventative product.

Milburn Pat

Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Promises Relief from Weak Heart

An advertisement touts Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for weak heart and insomnia. A testimonial from Mary and a long customer letter claim restored strength after months of illness, with pricing listed as 1.25 per box. The piece includes additional sales lines for Holloway's Corn Cure.

Milburn Tom T. Menara Aronta

Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promoted by Personal Letters

Readers are urged to consider Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an alternative to operations for female health issues. Letters from women in Wisconsin Detroit and Pennsylvania claim relief from pains, weakness, and fear of surgery after using the product, with consent to publish names and testimonies.

Pinkham Lynn Mass Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia H. Pinkham Lyda Ky Pinkhan Milwaukee Ave East Detroit Mich Belloque Lydia Pinkhams Tam Drenn Fueruoiey Manhattan St North Side Bellevue Lydia KE Lyan Wollman Department of Agriculture Ontario Queen’s Park Toronto

Backyard Gardening Toil Guide From Early Spring Instructions

A historical gardening guide outlines spring soil preparation with manure lime and digging timing. It advises heavy soil conditioning for plant maturity, minimal tools for beginners, seed sowing technique with string guides, thinning for healthy growth, and transplanting tips for tomatoes cucumbers and cabbage with emphasis on vigorous plants and proper root protection.

Ime Toola Abbery Oret Dwaller

Burdock Blood Mitters Publicized As Stomach Remedy

A long advertisement touts Burdock Blood Mitters as a superior stomach cure. Mrs S Turpie of Colborne Ontario praises relief from indigestion after using the product from local druggist Mr Griffs. The pills are claimed to be the only medicine providing lasting relief.

S$. Turpie Colborne Ont Mr. Griffs Minu

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