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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
4
A curious tale unfolds as five little brothers travel in a leather carriage. One big brother and three small siblings urge the wee fellow to flee as darkness falls. They dash away, the carriage empties, and a feathered carriage finds them later, while a bird nods at the scene.
A historical-sounding sermon-like text argues that God rejects idleness and seeks busy workers. It lists biblical figures and reformers noted as busy in their tasks, concluding that the indolent will never receive a call and that God desires active servants.
A kindly old man consoles a lost boy seeking his home after a move. The passage shifts to an asthma remedy pitch, promoting Dr. J. D. Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as effective for rest and relief, claiming merit through years of service and inviting a trial.
A man seeks a versatile animal for general use, asking for a quiet, good-looking horse that his wife can drive in a dog-cart and hitch to a lawn mower. The dealer asks a humorous follow up about his needs while a medicinal ad touts Parmelos's Vegetable Pills for rheumatism with claims of curing effects.
A rough, vintage advertisement describes using salt and sugar to brighten carpets and remove odors. It extends to cleaning inks and various fabrics, claiming salt water and malt extract can remove stains. It mentions worm-related illnesses in children and promotes a health tonic preparation as strengthening for meals.
The interview explores YMCA role beside churches in supporting soldiers with comfort and supplies. The clergyman defends YMCA pricing and emphasizes helping front-line troops, while praising church chaplains and the broader war effort.
A historical article describes vast potential in chemistry to supply materials for paper making, photo development, and industrial goods. It notes sources from forests, seas, and waste, including coal byproducts, fertilizer components, and chemical extracts, arguing Nature offers abundance if secrets are learned and methods found.
The product is presented as a carefully investigated oil blend for human healing. It claims to be a genuine, effective remedy rather than a mere advertisement claim and asserts that trials will prove its curative power and restorative benefits.
Jennie Bingham recalls hindrances along the St Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands. The rocks and trees shape a striking channel that creates the river’s famed beauty, making the area one of the world’s attractive spots.
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