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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
4
An old period advertisement quotes a surgeon assuring an appendicitis operation is serious but not alarming and will reveal the patient’s fortitude. It promotes Haggard's Yellow Oil for humans and animals, listing cures and a 25 cent price, plus Dr Dow’s remedy at 2.50.
A Filipino remarks that people should stop calling the general a comic opera warrior. He says he would not be offended and recounts touring with a show to illustrate human nature. He predicts the general would demand heightened security if exposed to such antics.
A doctor explains there are hundreds of cod liver oil preparations and the best is Scott's Emulsion. It offers pure oil with odorless taste plus hypophosphites and glycerine, sold for $1.00 by Scott & Downe, Chemists, Toronto.
The orchestra leader dealt with a tardy instrumentalist by harsh language and repeated late arrivals. After a week, Hoff man began arriving earlier and improved his conduct, eventually becoming the first to report. The leader praised the change saying the musician improved from behind to first.
A young man in Grey County Ontario died after a lake incident led to kidney failure and dropsy. The piece blames ineffective treatment and touts a South American kidney remedy sold by A. T. Brown, urging protection of kidneys and warning readers.
Mrs Maggie Bevin of Charlestown speaks of Laxa Liver Pills helping her sick headache and constipation amid a campaign-like warning against dyapepsia. The ad copy urges Parmeles's Vegetable Pills as a remedy to battle the unseen ailment and restore control.
A historical note from Avening Wisconsin advises keeping cellars clean and well wired to prevent mould and pests. Store foods away from light in dark cupboards and use screens on windows. Open sashes at sunset to cool with fresh air, but keep them closed afterward to avoid humidity and disease.
Kingston Ontario a letter details a long suffering heart disease with smothering sensation and nervous debility. The writer credits Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills for relief after trying a box from McLeod's Drug Store and urges fellow sufferers to try them. The piece also touts Laxa Liver Pints for biliousness and Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder praised in a camp setting by Alf Leblanc of St Jerome Quebec and sold by A T Brown.
Medical men note the pineapple contains vegetable pepsin and the tablets concentrate this essence for digestion of all foods. The advertisement touts the product as the great advance in prevention and cure of stomach illness, claiming 85 cent boxes offer a universal remedy for digestive troubles.
A reader reports relief from Balt Aboum after six years using Burdock Blood Bitters claiming a complete cure with five bottles. Another testimonial from Fred Platt of Toronto credits Milburn’s Rheumatic Pills with removing two years of back and heel pain after three boxes, noting improved mobility.
A Detroit Free Press quip shows a patient lamenting pain and a physician admitting he is no specialist in rubber. The exchange hints at medical limits and humor in clinical care.
Regular action of the bowels is necessary to health. Jisxa Liver Pills are the best occasional cathartic for family or general use. Priced 25 cents. Available at any druggist.
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