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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
4
A garbled OCR page fragment mixes travel lore and colonial stereotypes with medical ads and personal notices. It references Khartoum region inhabitants, Worm Extractor therapies, a New York political scene, and domestic burglary notes. The diverse items create a scattered snapshot of a historical newspaper page.
A tourist visits a cottage in Scotland planning an eight o clock wake up. The occupant warns him of faint death and asks not to disturb guests. Later, the guest discovers a note taped to the door about punctuality and propriety. Conversation reveals a tense exchange about decency and reasonable behavior.
Ontario leads a multi province push for road upgrades with billions in planned works. Columbia and Quebec announce tens of millions for trunk roads and paralyzing St Lawrence projects while Ontario programs already total over sixty million, despite lagging behind modern states.
Readable fragments mention embryonic frog experiments at Toronto University and risks to frogs used in hormone and death tests. A humorous legal exchange with Chief Justice Walker appears, followed by notes on Kingston growth and building permits. The text also omits details about carport gasoline value rising from 2,084,018 to 6, indicating a late-year economic note.
A reader describes severe heart and nerve trouble that left her unable to sleep eat or walk or do housework. After trying Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills she improves markedly within two boxes and begins doing her own work again helped by the medicine. The ad lists price and ordering details for Milburn Co Ltd, Ontario.
A scene in a crowded hall shows a deaf and mute girl dancing with a silent partner as suitors vie for attention. One man signals with his finger to indicate his wish, but she explains she is dancing with the dummy. The piece ends with a humorous note on the girl’s silent companion and the awkward social moment.
In a rural scene Varsier Tullett encounters a vicar under a ruddy pallor while walking along. He recalls a house fire from ten years past, noting Ten years' revenony burned, and jokes about the dry blaze that would wake a grand fire if lit again.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a late 19th or early 20th century style of medical ads and miscellaneous anecdotes. It includes a Doan's Kidney Pills testimonial from Mrs. A. J. Lalonde of Kingston Ontario, references to Dr Thomas' Colloidal Medicine, a humorous piece about Dave Drowne Cave and a note on energy from garbage to electric power.
A long profile recalls Ke Wonsy Vyrcan Hinmis-hle Lived Yp This Country Kor 24 Years, Patriarch of the Mormon Church in Canada. Born 1837 near West Mountbridge Muna he joined Nauvoo and later moved to Iowa then Canada, where he helped found the church’s presence. He served in Davia County Hlab Council and as a Mormon leader despite hardship, later respected as Canada’s first Mormon patriarch and Notary Public. The piece also touches on veterans and public bounty stories amid broader Canadian history.
An advertisement-style missive claims headaches ruin life and promotes a dubious remedy. It cites a reader, Alva Anderson of 410 15th Ave, hastily lists symptoms and skin issues, and attributes relief to a product called Murdock Blood Hitters from The 7, Mibu Co., Limited.
An unclear exchange contemplates atoms and explosions, weaving cause and effect with evasive, phonetic dialogue. The fragment hints at public anxiety about atomic destruction and personal accountability, set in a ritual of questioning and denial.
A rough testimonial saga extols Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for persistent coughs and lung discomfort. The writer from New Brunswick claims rapid relief after trying the syrup, praising its potency and recommending it to families. Pricing noted at 25 cents, advertised by The T Mullen Co Limited in Toronto.
Local Acton agency highlights Imperial Counter Check Hooks as the most popular model, manufactured by Appleford Counter Check Work Co. Linked wires and delivery options appear on display at the Pawn Titan showroom. The Acton Free Prous LOCAL AGENCY notes higher demand for these hooks.
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