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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
2
A playful verse extols a baby as wonderfully comical yet not angelic. The speaker notes bold eyes, a large mouth, and mischievous charm, comparing the infant to a lively, clever figure. The tone blends affectionate humor with affectionate critique, celebrating the child’s lively, nonangelic nature.
A lengthy tirade condemns Edward V. Myllue and his alleged sedition. It compares Canadian crackdown on unrest to lenient U S courts. It warns that inflammatory writing could incite violence and urges stronger action to protect law and order. The piece critiques public opinion formation and urges timely generosity over delayed charity.
A jumble of vintage medical ads extols Fletcher's Castoria for children's colds and toothache relief, alongside Dr Thomas Electric Oil for inflammation from winter wind and frost. The copy also riffs on labor value and overpaid employers, with scattered lines about cigars and political activity.
The notice discusses catarrh of the stomach caused by liver disruption, citing symptoms such as burning pain and vomiting. It promotes Milburn's Laxa-Liver Ville as a cure, with testimonials claiming thirty years of relief and a price list for vials, distributed by The Balibura Co. Limited in Toronto.
Waren and Authma Woden are named among the numerous sufferers seeking relief. The article cites Dr J. D. Kellogg’s Authma remedy as providing new life to many, including women, through testimonials and a series of promise-filled claims.
A fragmentary description portrays the Blackbind harvester as a striking jet black bird with a glossy male and a dull gray female mate. It notes bold urban behavior, intelligence, and a wary stance toward humans, with vivid but imperfect language capturing a regional voice and observational detail.
Fragmentary dialogue shows two individuals, Mina Green and HL, heatedly discussing ongoing coercion and a reluctant agreement to repeat a prior act amid pressure, teasing, and repeated refusals. The text hints at coercive dynamics and a cycle of bidirectional pressure.
All skin diseases are caused by bad blood and can be cured by Burdock Blood Bitter a longtime medicine. A Toronto produced remedy claims wide reputation after 35 years on the market. A Guelph testimonial from Mrs Lillie Mitchell credits it with clearing severe eczema and itching.
A college professor known for humor is asked for a rabbit catching recipe by a student. The student suggests crouching behind a wall and using poles, but the professor quips that a better method is to sit quietly in a bed of cabbage and look natural.
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