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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 04, 1912

Page

4

Strange European royals and omens foretelling death

The piece surveys royal superstitions and premonitions across Austria and Germany, noting Empress Elizabeth of Austria and family beliefs. It cites predictions of violent deaths, black ravens near the Empress’s hotel, and the Countess Agnes Orlamunda motif. It mentions Emperor Franz Joseph and friends debating fate and the number 13 at court. The column also touches clairvoyant authors and royal consultations with a clairvoyant society.

Austria Elizabeth Geneve Faislist di Alsen Paris Sophia Naples Germany Agnes Orlamunda Kalaer Fred Frederick Prussia Bassfeld Hajar Ie Asemssin Edward VII Leopold Nethalie Bervie Tor Ee Italy Humbert

Dual purpose cattle prove value in dairy herds

Me N Arthur Simpson notes Shorthorns as practical dual purpose stock. He cites herd records with average yields near 0.478.0 pounds of milk per cow and 2/3 pounds of butter fat, totaling over 4.1 thousand dollars in value from a 100 head herd.

He Ani Bumbwestern Stata N. Arthur Simpson Hoards Dairynan Glenside

English Dairy Breeds Dominate Milking Records

The article notes Dubry toms and other dairy breeds tracing to English and American stock. It highlights high yearly milk outputs with Jersey and Aryshire records near 18 000 pounds and Guernsey modestly over 13 000 pounds. It cites Boon fake a registered Shorthorn cow from Vermont and several U S cows achieving strong annual totals.

Aryshire Jerecy Bose Panama Lala University ‘of Ailesourt

Born Tired and the Notion of Laziness as a Disease

A historical piece argues laziness as a disease or congenital restlessness. It cites physiological findings of low heart rate and reduced blood supply, suggesting mental factors and energy depletion. The text attributes laziness to acquired habits rather than a natural human tendency toward inactivity.

India Palne Lantel A.T. Brown Acton Out

Five Dolls Tale of Seasons and Grace in Curio Sale

An antiquarian dealer displays five dolls in medieval costume as a set representing the Five Benses. A buyer pleads to split the lot but the dealer refuses, arguing the value lies in the complete ensemble. Proposals focus on Four Seasons and Three Graces, with one doll finally sold amid persuasion and confusion.

Erntear Wien Miles Nervine J.H. Sanders P.O. Box Rockaway N. J Mr. Sanders Dr. Miles Milea Douggis Wil CO. Veronia Chinoa Archeatre Harmoniius Musa Tadeay

Milburn Laxsa Liver Pill Praise From Suffering Reader

A Mt Tryon reader recounts yearlong indigestion and severe bloating alleviated after using Milburn Laxsa Liver Pill. He reports noticeable improvement after a vial and urges others to try the remedy. He credits it with restoring appetite and comfort and endorses it as a family medicine.

Mackwen Mount Tryon P.X Tate Bart Milburn Hegan Tamso T. Milburn Co., Limited Everpetleh Ogle

Children Ory for Fletcher's Castoria in 19th Century Ad Fragments

A mosaic of old advertisements and snippets. References to Fletcher's Castoria for children and a medical pitch for Vege table Pills and Worm Exterminator compete with stray lines about health remedies, alcohol free tonics, and generic medical advice. The jumbled text preserves names and brand mentions without a coherent narrative.

Artificial sponge from engineered materials claimed as filter aid

A readable fragment describes an artificial sponge made by ingenuity, claiming it can filter water and be used like a genuine sponge. It mentions production methods, drying, and suggested uses, with speculative notes on drying up looms and European observations.

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