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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment depicts a Methodists scene with kneeling prayer and devotional actions. It references praise, altar, and daily offering, hinting at a wakeful, pious ritual while noting garbled names and unclear lines.
A jumbled old column recounts Mike Bryan’s drinking past and reform, a shopkeeper’s watch folly, and a collection of ad copy for Paine’s and Fletcher’s remedies. It weaves local color with warning anecdotes, ending in a child’s Christmas dream and a tale from The Deacator.
A vintage advertisement extols a versatile topical remedy for mosquito bites insect stings sores bruises sunburn and skin injuries. It touts Davis Menthol Salve as simple effective and easily applied with a 25 cent price at druggists.
A meditation on mood and faith urges lifting from gloom to grace. It speaks of inner doors closing from sorrow and the need to let sunshine through, invoking a divine doxology and praise to God as a path to blessing.
A garbled ad style piece extols Dr Thomas Volvotile ON as a universal remedy. It claims it eases many ordinary complaints, is cheaper than a doctor, and suitable for households to keep on hand for unexpected calls. It also notes women may lose heart without losing head.
A national appeal notes that free hospital beds for consumptives in Muskoka have tripled after last year's Christmas stamp sale. The program aims to double capacity again this year if public support continues, with stamps designed to fund patients across Canada. Community groups and individuals are urged to buy stamps, though they do not carry mail value.
An OCR fragment relates Carrie aged four and Jimmie a year older making pleas about a cherry pie and a ta ndy way to any tare. A friend law person notes having enough of everything to spare a little of it, while others may die.
A reader from Ontario describes heart trouble relief after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. The letter claims improved strength, fewer palpitations, and better breath after taking the advertised remedy, with positive personal recommendation and price details.
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