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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
4
A fragment blends Martha Young's Circle poem lines about a spring march with a quirky scene of Henderson's Handy Men Nest agents. A New York conductor tale ends with a woman and her dog reaching Forty‑second Street, recalling the dog’s birth at Forty‑second Street.
An excerpt recounts a Philadelphia Hhecord anecdote about a resident of a suburban house who is asked for a drink by a visitor, who is politely refused. The piece then promotes Varmelee's Vegetable Pills as a cure for indigestion and flatulence, with simple directions included.
A distressed Mrs Green laments unreliable relatives during a visit with her daughter in law. She recalls urging the naming of baby Emma Woulas and learns aunt has already taken heirloom items like Buce’s teapot and Paul Revere sugar tongs. The tale ends with anxious talk of the blue and white counterpane and the baby’s inherited prospects.
An old advertisement promotes Laxa-Tivan Finns to ease bilious symptoms and constipation. It touts the product as a cure with testimonials and pricing of 25 cents per vial or $1.00 for three vials, and mentions The T. Milts Co Ltd Toronto. It also extols Dr Ketlogg's Arthins Remedy as a cure for asthma with testimonials from users.
A curious dialogue questions the fate of a young inventor once famed for startling theories. An old man recalls the boy’s projects while a neighbor notes the inventor now pursues work for his father, hinting at a quiet, ongoing pursuit.
Historical ad fragment describes Doan’s Kidney Pills as best for kidney trouble and mentions Millar’s Worm Powder for children. Includes promotional language for patent medicines and references to and Toronto company. Contains erroneous names and scattered product pitches.
A St Louis Post-Despatch writer notes a golfer boasting about his experiences, but the caddie parries with a sharp retort. The exchange shows the golfer's vanity met by the caddie's calm, swift response.
A Canadian woman reports years of hot flushes headaches and nerve weakness ending after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Hood Purifier. The ad claims the product relieves symptoms of change of life and indigestion while promoting testimonials from Lynn Massachusetts.
A Canadian paper surveys aristocratic influence in Ottawa and London, praising the Governor General’s social role and the imperial system. It cites Lady Abernthy and Countess G as examples, notes Canadian admiration for birth and virtue, and describes Senate composition and Kingston’s newspaper move. It mentions public figures and colonial ties without graphic detail.
An elderly woman from Mount View Ontario recalls years of hot flushes palpitations and shortness of breath. After following a neighbor and taking Minwax Heavy Wawn Neavy Pus she reports regained strength and health and recommends the remedy to others with heart trouble. Price is 50 cents per box or 8 boxes for 1.25 from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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