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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
3
The passage extols youth capital including health vigor education and a pleasing personality. It cites Hoossvelt transforming a delicate youth into a powerful man and Hib Burritt mastering languages while earning. It urges self improvement to win friends and success.
An old newspaper fragment touts Fletcher's Castor Oil for worm treatment and warns against alcohol use. It markets Dr J D Kellogg's Anthros Remedy for asthma relief, claiming lasting life improvement through gradual exposure and avoidance of fumes.
A fragmentary comic scene shows Johany questioning action while a conman poses as a critic. The dialogue hints at wealth, beauty, and ironic romance struggles amid a newspaper jab at autospectators and public illusions.
A famed scientist praises Zam-Buk as a remarkable remedy for wounds and skin ailments. The ad claims Zam-Buk forms fresh tissue, stops pain, and offers permanent cures, citing a Montreal user cured of eczema after long suffering. Distributor promises free trial box with return postage.
A wife and husband from Lyons Irook Nova Scotia report relief from backache rheumatism and kidney issues after using gin pills. They praise the product and urge others to try it under a money back guarantee while the company advertises free samples and emphasizes prompt refunds for unsatisfied customers.
A letter from Ottawa urges readers to reduce worry and focus on rest to aid heart health. The author cites frequent household stress and trivial misfortunes as harmful, and recommends daily periods of relaxation to improve health and happiness.
The ad describes Parmeles Vegetable Pills made from dandelion and mandrake that cleanse the stomach and intestines of harmful matter and restore digestive organs to healthful action. It claims these pills are the best remedy for indigestion and offers a trial petition to prove their effectiveness.
A fragmentary column discusses women at gaming tables noted for luck and strategy, contrasting them with male players and social expectations. It then portrays Andrew Johnson as a meticulous figure in Nashville, famed for his clothing and grooming, detailing his dress, appearance, and lack of gambling interest. Additional jumbled excerpts touch on travel writer M de B and various whimsical vignettes.
The text presents fragmented reflections on faith and the fear of the unknown. It mentions seeking guidance from religious belief and contemplates how understanding divine plans might lessen fear of death and the future.
An advertisement touts Milburn's Waxe Liver Pills as a cure for dull aches in the Wor liver and stomach. It features a testimonial from a user in a local area praising renewed health and urging purchases from dealers or by mail from The T. Mik fara Co. in Toronto, priced 25 cents per vial or two for a dollar.
The article argues appearance reflects inner character and that neglect of grooming or dress signals deeper traits. It asserts employers judge by look and manners, claiming appearance and personality are closely connected rather than independent.
A fragment cites dangerous sea conditions and a call to purge blood with a select remedy. The text hints at medical urgency and mentions bat blood as a factor. No clear authorities or locations are provided.
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