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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
3
An aged reminiscence describes revival scenes with a Brother Wilkins and others preaching, singing and handing out tokens to fund gospel work. The faded text references salvation, the Cate of Gold, and a wall shaking scene as a preacher proclaims religious promises.
Thanksgiving Day notes from Acton recount a broken wheel at Councillor Wargey’s mill, a gate stolen on Halloween and expected return, plus minutes from the Methodist Young People’s Union. school reports show a year’s balance of $110. An inquest into a railway accident near G. T. yards cleared workers of blame, and local obituaries note several deaths and upcoming funerals.
Albert MacPhea of Chiyecta Mine in Nay writes of catching a cold from wet work. He details coughing and sleepless nights, then credits Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup with curing after two bottles. The ad touts the remedy's healing virtues and warns against imitations, noting packaging and price.
A letter from Mrs W C Doerr of 13 Brighton Street, Louisbourg Ontario, recounts backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She credits four boxes with curing her backache and enabling her to perform all her own work. The letter endorses Doan's for kidney trouble and urges readers to try the remedy. The ad notes pricing and mailing details, then transitions to a description of The Toronto Daily Star and its editorial pages.
Fragmentary narrative blends a weather vane tale with advertisements for Tinphritios and Davis Menthol Salve. The piece features a peculiar child, a reverent father anecdote, and claims of cures for rheumatic pain, neuraglia, and other ailments. It references cultural quirks and a household remedy theme typical of late 19th or early 20th century newspaper pages.
The fragmentary text markets Fletcher's Castoria as a children’s remedy and references other historic tonics and tonics lore. It includes dubious claims about digestion health, cautions against colds, and mentions various remedies and household items, reflecting ad style language from an older era.
Patient recounts severe illness and weight loss before using Burdock Blood Nitters. He claims rapid recovery and appetite restoration after starting treatment, stating gains in weight and improved vigor, and urges others to try the remedy.
A reader testimonial from Ontario praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing uterine disorders and menopausal symptoms. The letter claims long term relief, avoids surgery, and urges other women to try the remedy based on personal experience and improved health during changes of life.
A local firm offers fur repair and remodeling with up to date styles. They advertise moderate charges and a satisfaction guarantee on fit and workmanship. The shop operates from its own factory, claiming to be the best in Canada rather than the largest.
Also that he is prepared to repair all Granite, Aluminum, and Enameled Ware. Knives and Scissors Ground-Furniture Repaired.
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