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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
5
An exhortation speaks on weighing spiritual needs over worldly gain. The piece urges forethought, steady faith, and reliance on grace, warning against cynicism, hatred, and careless wagers with virtue as life’s trials arrive.
A 1900s style ad copy touts Milburn Heart and Nerve Pills as the most effective medicine for heart trouble and dizziness. It features testimonial lines, a Brandon Ontario contact, and references to pricing and direct mail ordering. The text also includes a vignette about a girl named Jim and a family dinner scene.
An 1890s style ad recounts Fletcher's Castoria and its potent quinine wine claims, touting benefits for sleep digestion and vigor. A fable about a craftsman named Madean and a superior hammer illustrates commitment to quality work and customer satisfaction.
A garbled page describes a Pleasant Purga tion vegetable pill with mild purgative effects, claimed to aid digestion without danger. It cites Uncle Rastus aiding a church fund and a humorous exchange about coal money, ending with a jumble of names and phrases from a community setting.
The excerpt surveys historical mediums of exchange from cattle in Rome and elephant tusks among Fiji to iron knives and brass rods in Central Africa. It notes Valued goods like cacao in the Americas, cowrie shells in India and Africa, whale teeth in Fiji, and red feathers among South Pacific peoples, with references to colonial and archaic monetary practices.
An old advertisement extols BALVIA and SALVIA as miraculous wartime cures and social favorites. It credits Uasennd, a druggist, with backing from BALVIA manufacturers. The copy claims BALVIA prevents dandruff and hair loss and portrays SALVIA as a dainty fragrance popular among actresses and high society.
A garbled patient note reports severe back pain and attempts to treat with pills. The text mentions taking pills, advised to stay with medicine, and potential price notes. No clear patient or provider names or dates are readable.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for all skin diseases claiming toxins from bad blood. A testimonial from Stella Eichel of Maitland Forks praises quick relief and a fish market scene with a chained turtle interwoven in the page.
A historical advert promises careful prescription fitting with undivided attention and pure full strength medicines. It touts customer satisfaction and recommends Palnoe Oslory Compound along with Celery Qolopaind as remedies for various ailments and general health.
An old advertisement touts Werta as a remedy for unsightly blemishes and corns. It claims Wollo way’s Corn Cure will remove them, presenting a plain featured claim for a breadlike loaf comparison.
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