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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
4
A whimsical tale describes a mother oat urging her "darthy children" to behave while a litter of young kits tumble through the scene. They mock teacups, spill milk, and rush for the door as the mother laments their mischief and curiosity.
A humorous Civil War era anecdote from a South Carolina town recalls a preacher famed for vigor and fiery rhetoric. During a service the pulpit, likened to a flour barrel, collapsed as he declared a fiery line about the righteous and the wicked, leaving the congregation wary yet unharmed.
A fragmentary OCR item touts Castoria for infants and children with a husband asking about women’s role in child care. It references a “Vesicle- Mintad” article and claims a preparation called Mother Graves’ Worn Extarus has saved many infants.
Indian Path resident Letitius D. Cooke writes of using Burdock Blood Bitters to improve a skin condition described as pimples. The letter notes a friend’s house visit and the drink’s perceived benefit, urging others to try the product. Milburn Co of United Terauta Ontario markets Bien Bitters.
Fragmentary text shows speakers using altered spellings to describe a political exchange. One voice remarks on a ballot measure while another from the opposition responds with dismissive slang. The excerpt hints at tension and partisan rhetoric without clear context.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Castoria for children and assorted wired phrases about ships, Mayflower, Bible, and providence. It references Hollaway's Corn Care, X ray apparatus, and a barber, with no coherent news event or dates.
Readable fragments describe bayberry candles and their lore, with mentions of laurels, gifts, and festive rituals. The text evokes candle making by dipping wicks in bayberry wax, notes on wrapping cards, and holiday practices in a community celebrating Christmas Eve with processions and costumes.
The text describes Banta Ching as extremely busy and not finding time to study his fate. It mentions Aanta Ctous and several local figures the Little Butch folk, along with Nichalia, the Preach, Pare Noal, and the Germans, Prince Ruprechit or Kris Kelugie. The meaning of the STR roe "see" remains unclear.
Suffered awfully bilious headaches as the liver sluggish and bowels constipated. Milburns Laxa Liver Pills claim to cleanse the liver and tongue, relieve headache, and improve digestion. Available in bottles per vial and mailed from The Milburn Co Ontario.
The speaker Mire Polley laments returning home to kin in a tight community through a harsh tale. He recalls a letter carrier scandal involving a husband’s postal cand and a neighbor’s disloyalty, noting lack of sympathy and shared grief. The mood is bitter and reflective.
A reader recounts relief from spells and breathing troubles after taking Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills. He describes deep sleep returning and claims lasting cure after continued use, noting the product has sold for twenty five years. The firm markets pills at 50c per box or three boxes for 1.25 via The Milburn Co. Toronto.
A vintage ad claims Parmelos's Vegetable Pills enhance nervous energy and digestive health for those using their brains. It touts "superior power" and regularity of the stomach and liver, urging use by academics and others seeking mental stamina.
A child named Otpring-Pa asks how fast the night falls, while a parent or guardian responds with a brief line about day breaking. The dialogue captures a moment of quiet curiosity and parental guidance.
An old advertisement fragment mentions Fletcher’s Castoria and references its use for children. The garbled text hints at medicinal claim and product familiarity but lacks clear details or outcomes.
An old advertisement touts Manilla extract and Alilar's Wort Powders as cures for worms and internal disorders. It claims infantile ailments improve and bloating, stomach pain, and other symptoms are corrected. It also notes public concern about the Rhalas cathedral and church attendance.
The letter describes a belief that a remedy called Dr Wood's Norway Syrup could cure consumption. The writer details experiences of violent fits and weight loss, mentions seeing a doctor, and questions product labeling and who manufactures it. The communication references a company in Ontario and the trade mark elements on packaging.
A garbled article describes torpedo design features and operation including warhead, air propulsion, and depth adjustment. It blends technical notes with unrelated anecdotes, jokes, and proverb exchanges, creating a mixed record with several non sequiturs and fragmented public notices.
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