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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
7
The fragmented OCR reads like a poem fragment. It references hymn lines about salvation and charity, mentioning figures such as Frank L. Stanton and phrases about giving and worship. The readable bits include religious imagery and a plea for aid to the poor, interwoven with disrupted lines and names.
Thanksgiving Day reflections mark a community scene with a railway accident report, a coroner’s inquest clear of blame, school and church notices, local appointments and a series of oblique family milestones. Names such as Hobt Warren and Gifford Prew. appear amid scattered farm and civic details.
A miner from Chiquecta Mine New York recounts falling ill with a severe cough and throat pain after exposure to water. He credits Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup with a full recovery after trying other medicines, praising its heating and soothing properties and noting it is sold in a yellow wrapper with a pine tree emblem for 26 cents.
An advertisement featuring Mrs W C Doerr of Lauron Ont claims Doan’s Kidney Pills cured her backache after four boxes. It promotes Doan’s as a universal kidney remedy and lists price and mail order details. The text also references Vancouver Sunset and praise for The Toronto Daily Star editorial page.
Fragmentary historical text describes weather vane edits and a child scene, weaving in mentions of liver and kidney action and a medical claim. It references Davis Menthol Salve and a general household use for ailments like neuraglia earache sprains burns and insect stings.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement argues Castoria eases stomach issues and throat complaints. It touts other remedies like Holloway’s,quinine blends, and a Chems-affiliated tonic, claiming strength, prevention of serious illness, and broad household use amid references to medical pain and care. Also mentions Italian grinder industry and a giant telescope as curiosities.
A fragmentary patient testimonial touts Burdock Blood Nitter as a cure for chronic ailments including ulcers constipation and poor appetite. The speaker, Fred Digna of Ont writer, asserts rapid weight gain and restored strength after using the remedy though details are unclear and no verifiable efficacy is provided.
A testimonial from Merv Lethta Blutr of Caulston Ontario touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for uterine and menopausal woes. The letter claims long suffering ended, avoiding surgery, and urges other women to try the remedy.
Fur repairs and remodels offered with modern styles, moderate charges, and guaranteed fit and workmanship. Located in our own factory, claimed as the best in Canada. Fur storage specialty, hats and caps on sale with big bargains remaining.
Also that he is prepared to repair all Granite, Aluminum and Enameled Ware. Knives and Scissors Ground-Furniture Repaired.
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