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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
7
A rustic fable from the Methodist Recorder features a mud bound frog who spends days croaking. A blackbird and a wise turtle intervene, urging not to pity him for his gloom as some souls simply prefer a somber lot. The tale concludes with a moral about choosing happiness over despair.
Cardinal Gibbons extols prayer as the exalted human activity linking intellect to the world. He states prayer is the channel of heavenly blessings, inclusive of all, granting access to the Father anywhere and under any circumstance. It makes believers co workers with the Creator in the world’s moral governance.
An old advertisement warns constipation leads to serious ailments and promotes Milburns Liver Pills. A testimonial by Farbot claims relief from long term constipation with pimples and back pain after using the product. Pills priced 25 cents per vial or 5 for a dollar, sold by Tay T. Minuuga Co. in Luuren, Taranto, Ont.
A distorted excerpt shows a minister and a woman discussing marriage where one party suspects the other is married. The lines reveal confusion about a husband and a church context, with questions about knowledge of the marriage.
Mrs Walters of Matapodis Quebec writes of relief from heart palpitations and breathlessness after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She reports four boxes made her feel like a different person and notes the product's twenty five year reputation and price details.
An 19th century suggestion by RathieBo E. Steacy proposes making baths pleasant for children. Floating toys, a boat and a sponge with ribbon, and topical water toys are recommended to encourage voluntary participation. The idea emphasizes gentle influence over force and notes the low cost and time saved for mothers.
Mrs L Genshaw of 685 Manning Ave Toronto writes that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her lameness and back pain after three years of suffering. She recalls severe weakness preventing chores like sweeping and praises the product’s relief and recommends it. The ad notes the grey Maple Leaf box and pricing two sizes $1.25 for five boxes plus dealer or mail orders.
The excerpt notes the Kaiser and Sultan with Ferdinand of Bulgaria and Constantina of Greece on a trip to St Helena, implying possible reforms but skepticism about German sincerity. It portrays leaders posing as devout while critics doubt their motives.
A New Castle Indiana woman recalls lifelong monthly suffering from childhood through eleven, stating Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health and regularity. The ad urges readers to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co with confidential replies from a woman.
A compact aphorism contrasts the goddess of fortune with the goddess of misfortune. It notes that diligent effort attracts luck while laziness invites failure, highlighting a moral about industry and consequence in a terse old prose tone.
Agricultural notes warn against frost risk before tender vegetables. Potatoes may be planted late May to early June with care. tomatoes need June 6 frost-free timing, and beans cucumbers can be planted after danger passes. Detailed methods cover potato planting, soil preparation, hill methods, and staking for tomatoes with emphasis on moisture, spacing, and weed control. Celery requires thorough drainage, regular watering, and bleaching techniques. The piece also mentions a medicinal plant claim for fever and ague, citing a specific anti fever remedy.
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