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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
3
A rural fable unfolds with a Blackbind frog lamenting his dreary life in a swamp. The wise old turtle counsels not to pity him for he finds joy in croaking and in the simple humor of mud and gloom.
Cardinal Gibbons proclaims prayer as the highest human function and channel of heaven. He says prayer unites believers with the heavenly Father, excludes sin, and makes worshipers co operators with God in the moral governance of the world.
A testimonial from Philip Afetrod-Farbot describes lifelong constipation relief after using Milburn’s Laxa-Liver Pills. He cites back pains, facial breakouts, and general poisoning symptoms before cure and praises the product, offered as five vial set for one dollar from Tus Mutuvuen Co, Taraunto, Ont.
An OCR fragment shows a minister and a woman discussing her marriage, with lines suggesting questions about her status and a claim it was God who ordained her marriage. The dialogue hints at social expectations and church involvement without full context.
A reader from Walters in Que writes of relief from heart palpitations and breath shortness after taking Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills. The testimonial claims prior stomach issues caused the problem and that the product has a “wonderful reputation” after using four bottles.
A fragment from a period guide discusses making bathing pleasant for children using floating toys and bath-time rewards. It warns against forcing baths and suggests mothers let the child come to bath willingly, noting benefits to temper and behavior. References to toys, ribbons, and a top appear as example aids for enjoyable baths.
Local resident L Conshaw reports relief from lame back after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes severe back pain ending within a box and praises the remedy, offering details on purchase and pricing from Tim TMnoven Co in Toronto.
A fragmentary notice criticizes the Kaiser and Sultan for hypocritical religious invocations and failing reforms. It alludes to Ferdinand of Ballarin and Constantina of Greece and mentions St Helena in a tumultuous epilogue.
A testimonial from Mrs Haren of Haiton, Indiana, praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing monthly pains and restoring health after years of illness. The notice promotes special advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lyon Mass, with confidential, woman-led correspondence.
A fragmentary text offers a set of aphoristic lines about fortune and industry. It contrasts continual cheerfulness with misfortune and laziness, noting divine regard for the diligent and cautioning against sloth.
Agricultural note from Ontario department urges delaying frost‑sensitive plantings. Potatoes may be set after May 24 to June 1, tomatoes after June 6. cucumbers and beans after frost danger ends. Instructions cover potato digging, soil preparation, row spacing, and early care, with tomato staking and celery blanching guidance. Includes a digestive remedy touting Parmeleo’s Vegetable Villa for fever and ague.
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