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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 20, 1911

Page

4

Wild child mischief and a country court quip

A chaotic vignette shows a girl scolding Willie Jolneon and a mother dragging him home as neighbors react and banter about politeness. A Harper's piece then pivots to a country police court where a farmer testifies about ducks claimed to be his. the judge jokes as the defense cites similar birds in their yard.

Willie Jolneon Yostonhey Idol Neyne Johneon Willie Johann Abe Ce D. Neablt Harper's Magaine Ian Eugneel Coust Lwine Uf Beeks Peranial Ture

Milburn's Heart Nerve Pills Promoted Amid Personal Testimony

A Canadian reader from Lime Lake Ontario reports severe heart and nerve distress last summer and credits Milburn's Heart Nerve Pills with relief. The ad notes pills cost 50 cents per box or three for $1.25 and are sold directly by The Milburn Co. Limited Toronto.

Austen John Gray Lime Lake Ont Mitborn Milburn T. Milburn Co Limital Toronto Mrer Fred Hall Hibemikh Road Montreal Qua Ontenia Price Fynes T. Milburn Co Limit Toren Burdock Wood Bittere John Sherrett Fortler Man Murdock Hood Ives Bally Wardock T. Milburn Co. Limited

Advertisements and quips in a late 19th century paper

The fragment lists remedies for digestion rheumatism and worms including Parmeloe Vegetable Pills and Mother Graves Exterminator claiming cures. It also contains light non sequiturs about women with hair lines and a humorous Rip Van Winkle quip.

Abe's uncertain tamper prompts temper doubt

The phrase questions whether Abe's unpredictable act signals a fixed temper or a slipping restraint. The wording implies ambiguity about temperament.

Abe

Deranged Patent Medicine Advertisement

An early 20th century raspy ad touts Baine's Celery Compound and Paine's Celery Compound as cures. It promises full strength quality and personal care, claiming to aid honey fever liver complaint blood trouble rheumatism neuralgia and prostate issues.

Baine Paine A.T. Tirdwn Acton

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