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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
4
A vivid exploration of Japanese carpentry weaving and metalwork. The article praises wood, textile, lacquer and bronze crafts, noting harmony rules, traditional patterns, and skilled artisans whose personal touch prevents exact duplicates. M. Yo Wakeman Curthi In Crafts vna
Fragmentary historical note recounts a Vermont judge famed for principle over form in a distant century. The excerpt describes a deed’s admission under challenge and a courtroom exchange about evidence and fairness. It also touches on British election tactics and the era’s partisan maneuvers.
An advertisement touts Salvia Grows Mair as a universal remedy for various ailments. It promotes Quiniline Wine and Halvia as cures, claiming health restoration, improved digestion, and restored vigor. The copy urges buying Halvia to test results with a ten‑day guarantee.
A jumble of old patent medicine claims appears, mentioning Burdock Blood Witter, Harlock Mood Wittom Youlid, and Mother Graves Exterminator. The text promotes tonics and tonics for liver and digestion with various supposed ingredients and cures. It lacks coherent narrative but reflects era advertising language and dubious health claims.
A damaged notice thanks customers for past patronage and states the shop plans to close. The misspelled message promises to continue supplying quality goods at reasonable prices while addressing rumors of closure. The text reflects a rural tradesman aiming to reassure patrons despite imminent shutdown.
An 19th century advert promotes Davis' Menthol Salve as a universal cure for ailments from neuralgia and earache to sprains burns and insect stings. The copy urges readers to invest 25 cents for a box, claiming it helps with many painful conditions and should remain in every home medicine closet.
A reader from London Ontario reports relief from long standing backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills. They praise the remedy and urge others to try it, noting four boxes cured their condition and allowed normal work. The advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills and lists price and supplier details.
An advertisement-style piece recounts a man’s illness from exposure and recovery after using Wood’s Norway Pine Cough Syrup. It extols the syrup’s healing virtues and urges readers to ask for the product, noting a price of a few cents and an Ontario manufacturer.
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