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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
4
A fragmentary 19th century scene depicts a quirky coastal voyage. The captain wakes to a coffee bearing servant and a bizarre diagnosis of swollen Epsechilosa as the crew seeks daily ritual and rest aboard a ship.
A fragmented tale describes a horse dealing loss and gain the author questions profit from two trades. A water temperature note and digestion tips follow, then humorous vignettes of a parrot in a station and a shopkeeper's yard bargain tale.
A fragment shows Bob Burdette style wit on common sense and a humorous fantasy about swallowing a pasture. The piece includes misread dialogue, a New Year clock remark, and a late night door opening with a boy shouting Morning paper as a farewell cue.
A prominent citizen Thomas Bennett of Doncaster Ontario claims Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills cured his nervous ailments, headaches, and depression. He praises the pills as a splendid remedy for shattered nerves and related evils, recommending them to others.
Fragments promote health by hygienic laws and Scott's Emulsion to enrich blood and strengthen digestion. Claims about appetite, heart strength, and fatigue are presented alongside various product mentions and generic exhortations for immediate action.
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