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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 16, 1899

Page

4

Boy Hay Humiliated Over Apron At Sunday School

A Warsaw Presbyterian Sunday School tale recalls young Joe Hay singled out for memory tests and dishwashing duties. Envy sparked a prank to strip him of dignity by forcing questions while he wore his apron, ending with a dishpan splashed at peers and Hay avoiding further humiliation.

Colonel Hay Presbyterian Bunday School Warsaw Til Bundey Joho Hay Caus-Eycher Conrader Bia Joho Dodra Yoong Hay Whiere Hay

Sister proposal alters Pitt engagement tale

In Pittburgs Chronicle an awkward scene unfolds as Mr. Pitt confesses his hopes to Miss Lucy only to learn she cannot marry him. Lucy offers to remain a sister after learning Mabel and Pitt are engaged, with Mabel asking Pitt to break the news.

Lucy Mabel Pittaburgs Chronicle

Paine's Celery Compound Promised To Restore Digestive Health

Stomach troubles are described as common and varied with symptoms from poor appetite to vomiting and low nerve force. The ad claims Paine's Celery Compound quickly restores digestive function, improves appetite and sleep, and strengthens blood, bone, and muscle with a week of faithful use.

Paine Nature

Steamboat Man's Kidney Remedy Revival Claim

A Lincoln County steamboat worker contracted kidney disease during a voyage, developed dropsy, and was given little hope. He reportedly recovered after using a so called great kidney spectro, allowing him to resume work and feel stronger. The account credits A. L. Brown with the remedy.

Lincoln A. L. Brown

Mysterious smelling bottle used on piano pupils

A drug store tale describes a clerk treating a pianist’s nails with a blue bottle and iodine to prevent soreness from piano practice. The piece shifts to a humorous medical ad and concludes with an anecdote about a Wisconsin jury empanelment and a judge’s quip about knowing nothing.

Maniaon Avenue Parlicalke Musical Conservatory New York Times Wisconsin Bench Bar of Irvin G. T. Long Lucy” Long Long Thig Cave U Gate

Princes Maude of Wales Inauguration Tale

A tale recounts the Princes Maude of Wales at a hospital inauguration. The story notes her remark about the blessing of being born a princess in days with clothing to open and shot, reflecting vague royal sentiment.

Maude of Wales Bizaare Prince and Princess of Wales

Unclear dialogue on failed money making scheme

A speaker named Mr. Corn expresses regret and reluctance to recommend a money making venture. He notes paying a dollar for an advertised method and receiving no useful outcome, blaming the promoter who allegedly "put glue on it" instead of delivering results.

Corn Tosee Enya

Beggar and Lady Help Soldier Mentioned in Papers

A humorous exchange shows a beggar asking for help from a benevolent lady who hands him a shilling. The beggar asks about whether the battles were in Egypt, while noting the confusion in the papers.

Egypt

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