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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
4
Visitors examine a statue of a young Greek with an inscription saying Executed in Torre Cotta. The older woman asks about Terra Cotta, the other has not heard of the place. The first notes the pitiful fate of the executed man regardless of location.
Scott and Downe chemists of Toronto advertise an emulsion containing hypo phosphites glycerine and cod liver oil. They claim the blend acts as a remarkable tissue builder and remedy for poor blood and weight loss available for $1.00 at all druggists.
An old advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy with testimonials from Montreal and other readers. It claims cures for scrofula and blood diseases, plus endorsements for worm syrup and Yellow Oil, urging belief in its healing powers despite dubious medical support.
A muddled item cites Peter Tembledown’s motto about farm tools and a Dr. Thomaa Ecclectria Oil praised by a tester for knee trouble. It also mentions Burdock’s Blood Bitters used for dyspepsia and weight gain by Mrs Ellen Vaughan. A stray printer joke closes the fragment.
Two Stratford ladies report Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for nervousness exhaustion and debility. Mrs EutzapeTH Barton of Brittania Street praises relief from nervousness and fatigue. Mrs Potano of Brunswick Street claims their use cured her husband's nervousness and heart troubles and left him strong.
A collection of old advertisements and anecdotes on youth health risks and remedies. Claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney troubles, Parmeleo’s Fila and Dyspepsia remedies, Boott’s Emulsion for thinness, Dr J D Kellogg’s Cordial for summer illness, Milburn’s Sterling Headache powders, and assorted household tips with personal testimonials.
A collage of odd sayings and testimonial blurbs touts laxatives and worm syrups. Claims extol Lexa-Liver Pills for constipation and Dr Low Worm Syrup for children, with various flattering lines about womanly virtue and health.
An 19th century ad promises relief from biliousness sick headache constipation and dyspepsia with Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. It claims overnight cures and compares lingering coughs to stormy weather while urging readers to try the remedy to be convinced of its healing.
A boy wrote that a zebra is like a horse but striped and is mainly used to illustrate the letter Z. The amusing composition underscores a playful educational moment about animals and alphabets.
A widower marries again selecting a wealthy woman around fifty. On returning home he introduces her to his children as the new mother promised to come. Little Charlie immediately declares the bride is not the real new mamma, noting the fan’s newness.
There are two kinds of men to be found everywhere. Laborers need heavy boots while business people wear comfortable shoes. Boys and girls get knockabouts and ladies receive the latest novelties in footwear. New lines arrive embracing style and quality at good prices. Call and see.
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