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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 10, 1898

Page

2

Municipal Waterworks Levy Nears Approval in December Vote

The notice states property owners will vote on December 18 for a by law to fund waterworks at 24000 dollars. The town carries a total assessment of 210625 dollars, signaling civic improvement plans amid ongoing provincial discussions. Occurring against a backdrop of other political shifts and temperance debates in Canada.

Braynor Acton Asamed Vdoneoure Yarloud Resimbler Agurees Mt. Laut Asanreg Fizat-Plaas Ayatem Sander Aoton

The Free Library: Membership Growth and Volumes Increase

The Free Library reports continued growth in its membership and a rise in issued volumes. Officials attribute gains to expanded services and outreach, with librarians noting steady demand across neighborhoods.

By Law Passage Spurs City Council Power Plant Plans

The council reports 185 votes cast with a majority in favor of the by law and moves to rapidly advance the power house project and water privilege acquisition on Willow and River Streets. Negotiations completed for three lots formerly used by a planing mill and tannery, securing water supply and fire protection while preventing nuisance sites. The electric nightingale enterprise begins promisingly, with public confidence in future municipal profits.

Indy Council Aités We Astorey T.ebbage Quancillor Francis Moeers Brorey Ebbage Atarta

Parmeles's Vegetable Pilla Promises Restored Health

The piece touts Parmeles's Vegetable Pilla as a remedy for derangements of the stomach liver and blood. It claims the pills stimulate dormant organs and renew life and vitality, and asserts popularity among readers of the Family Herald and Weekly Star.

Phraon Alebp Parmeles

Alexander Russell longtime Congegationalist dies on farm

Alexander Russell died at home on the Acton farm after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong deacon and treasurer of the Oborobill Congregational Church and elder in service to his community. He leaves a widow and two daughters and will be buried after a funeral at two o'clock with interment beside the church.

Weravonp Rockwood Stet Qetober Martha John Wolsford Wes Ux Tu Erip Charphill Alexander Rumell Williams tIn Acton Wilmot Barbert John Williams Nature Alexander Russell Bis Erin Talsday Rusealt Singer Thia Alexader Russell Alexander ‘Russell Edward Cleave Bria Oborobill Abaroh of J. K. ‘Wneworth New York America Unaworth

remarkable cure story promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills

Acadian, Wolfville reports Mrs Henry Gifford of Kentville cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills after years of illness and failed treatments. She describes severe health decline, weighty cold, enlarged boils, and anemia, then swift relief and renewed vigor after using the pills. The piece urges readers to buy only the genuine pink pills and warns against imitations, noting the Brockville Ontario address for mail orders.

Wolfville Henry. Gifford Kentville der. Williams Pink’ Pilla Acadien Gifford Indy Williams Bia Mra Williama Williame Dr. Williame’ Medisins Co Brockvire Ont

Dr Agnew ointment touted for skin cures and pills

An old promotional note touts Dr Agnew’s Ointment for piles and skin troubles and Dr King’s New Life Pills for headaches and general health. It claims quick relief, urges quick orders, and promises money back if not cured. Sold by local druggists.

A.‘T. Brown

Arnica Salve Claims Quick Heal for Wounds and Sores

An old advertisement touts Bucklon's Arnica Salve as the best in the world for cuts burns sores and skin eruptions. It promises rapid pain relief and healing with a 25 cent price and guaranteed cure from general druggists.

Bucklon

Putnam’s Painless Corn Batractor Promoted Despite Poison Risk

Readable fragments warn against eating substitutes for corn cure and praise a Philadelphia man John Oliver who allegedly recovered after using a product. The note stresses danger and urges trying the advertised remedy at a price of 60 cents per bottle.

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