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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
6
A garbled page fragment from a 19th century Ordnance era paper includes a rambling devotional excerpt thanking God, a school scene with a teacher and math question, then assorted medical ads for Parmelos's Pills and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup, plus general moral aphorisms about happiness and selflessness.
An advertisement purports that Palne's Celery Compound cures rheumatism and related pains by cleansing the blood and soothing nerves. It includes testimonials from Druggist McDonald and others, touting strong results, with pricing around 60 cents per bottle and 2.50 for a pack.
Course notes praise Scott's Emulsion for strengthening weak lings and sensitive throats. It claims curative action on throat and lungs, helping to drive out coughs colds and bronchitis and keep them away.
A garbled OCR fragment shows personal notices and an advertisement for Taxa-Liver Pit. The readable phrases mention a Toronto address and a figure described as a wife of a known shocker, along with claims of relief from indigestion and constipation after using the product.
Miss Gannon of the Detroit Amateur Art Association urges young women to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to cure female troubles. The letter extols the remedy's effectiveness and cites other products like Kellogg's Dynanthry Cordial and Rickle's Anti-consumptive Syrup as cures for throat, lung, and cold-related ailments.
A garbled ad promises “free” watches and jewelry by selling limited boxes of Arnold’s English Toxin Pills. It targets men women and children as agents, offering twelve boxes to begin, with illustrated catalogues and personalized cards. The text endorses non cash upfront sales while touting the pills and other products, urging quick response and participation.
A garbled newspaper fragment presents scattered dialogue about offerings, promises, and a mysterious deckwork scene. It mentions a visitor named Lady and a boy or girl in a city setting. The piece references an elixir or remedy marketed by A. P. Brown with claim of quick cures.
A garbled ad-like passage touts Toad Sarin Morilia as a cure for ecrofala catarrh rhommeton kidney complaint dyapopeia and general dobility. It asserts many cases were won and urges readers to try the remedy and join society.
Fragmentary note warns of tobacco costs and weekly upends. Mentions throat remedies for sore throat and lung health. References Keatta Eugul and winter weather health concerns without clear context.
A letter to the paper asks if anyone has used Green's August Flower for indigestion and related stomach and liver troubles and shares hopes for a cure. The writer offers a free bottle plus book materials and signs as Wan Erukine.
Fragmented text describes Catarrhozene marketed by Hol hy A TS Brown alleging immediate relief from a severe cough and related illness. Claims include compatibility with children and adults and usage in various settings, with pricing noted as S100.
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