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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 07, 1911

Page

4

Fragmented Humorous Snippets and Lifesaving Mention

A collage of jokes and vignettes appears with quips about spelling bird and a barber, plus a lifeguard Lieutenant Robert Boyd of the American Volunteer Lifesaving Society at South Beach Staten Island saving fifteen people. Brief notices touch on health tips, proverbs, and a Belgian king’s scientific interests.

Robert Boyd American Volunteer Lifesaving Society South Beach Staten Isand Jane Ist Havea Carpegie Hero Fund

The Main Attraction In A Town Volume Capture

A fragment from a dramatic scene shows a captive speaker and a listener, with exchanges about knowledge and effort. An advertisement for Booth’s Kidney Pills claims kidney relief and urges readers to request a free trial box.

Parson Question Sparks Whimsical Exchange at Service

In a quirky moment at a rural service, a parson asks a girl about her favorite bonds and the Meldon reply cites Tom and Warry, prompting a lighthearted exchange amid the morning.

Tom and Warry

Milburn's Laxa-Liver Pills Help Indigestion Sufferer

Mrs We. H. MacHwen of Mount Wryan PY reports long battle with indigestion and bloating. After trying many remedies she found relief after one vial of Milburn's Laxa-Liver Pills, noting improved appetite and sleep. Price 25 cents per vial or 1.00 per bottle, sold by dealers or mailed from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.

Milburn T. Milburn Ca Toronto C. Daniekkon Newsman River Man Dr. Wood T. Milburn Cor, Limited Ont

Paine’s Celery Compound Ad Revels 19th Century Claims

An advertisement touts Paine’s Celery Compound as a universal remedy with claims of curing liver complaint rheumatism blood troubles and nervous provocation. It promises full strength purity and satisfaction and lists A. T. Brown Acton Ontario as supplier.

Paine Paine's Orlery Compound. If You Are A Sworrr From Kilway Mathcine Hanlaher A.T. Brown Acton Ont

Miles medicines cure child with fits and nervous diseases

A reader reports a little boy cured after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Nerve and Flyer Pills. The letter claims prior doctors failed, the family used Miles products, and the child recovered after several years of illness. Also praised is Dr Miles Nervine for nervous disorders and cautions about refunds if not beneficial.

Miles Mel Miles Medical CO. Varonte

Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Ad Creditwarner Claim

A testimonial promotes Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills for heart palpitations and choking spells. Mrs Downey of New Glasgow endorses relief and urges others with heart or nerve troubles to try the product. Price 40 cents per box, three for $2.25, available through dealers or by mail from Milburn Co. Toronto.

Milburn John'j. Downey New Glasgow Gale Milburn Co., Limited Toronto

Frat Row Buzzes Over Upstate Drive By

A garbled note in New York City chatter references a fraternity incident near upstate leads. names and details are unclear but imply a melee or speeding dispute drawing local attention and campus gossip.

Pei Elan -Joah New York City Up State

Bad Blood Pimples and Boils Cure Claims

An OCR fragment promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for pimples and boils with testimonials from Miss J. Or. Wallace and Mrs. Eibworth Mayne. The ad markets The T. Milburn Co. Limited medicine and includes unrelated narrative and street remarks.

Children Cry For Fletcher's Castor O Corn Ads

Fragmentary ad copy mentions Fletcher's Castor oil and corn on the cob in a fall setting. No clear events or persons are identified.

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