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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1903
Page
7
Fragmentary note claims giving syrup to a child for worms and ill effects. Unclear names and places render details uncertain but reference to a doctor and medications appear.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a tasty, soothing food aiding digestion. It claims to strengthen weak children, promote healthy flesh and blood, and ensure nourishing milk for babies, targeting nursing mothers as a key audience.
A fragmented advertisement list touts Heotts Emulsion for sore throat and a wood-based remedy claimed to tackle tuberculosis and other diseases. The text mixes claims about universal cures and health tonics, mentioning rubbery brands and household products like blue medicine.
An advertisement extols quinine as a vital tonic improving digestion appetite and sleep. It claims Quinine strengthens the blood and nerves and promotes general convalescence. Northrop & Lyman of Toronto publish their superior quinine for public consumption.
An elderly Jacksonville notice advertises Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy used for eight years. It claims successful relief for coughs and colds and recommends the product at 25 cents.
The text hints at medical claims for Hood's Sarsaparilla and a discussion of constitutional remedies. It mentions the discovery of a constitutional nature and a remedy, and references a debate arising from quarrels, though the passage is fragmented and unclear.
An old ads claims Charborough’s Cough Remedy wards off colds early in the season and proves safe for children. It touts rapid relief and pleasant taste, urging households to keep a bottle to curb cold onset.
The passage critiques speculative fever and promotes Holloway's Corn Cures at 25 cents. It suggests corn relief helps men avoid regret, claiming many would have avoided misfortune with the remedy.
A garbled ad like monologue touts Catarrhozone as the direct remedy for throat infections and runny noses. It includes testimonials from a Meriden resident and offers a two month treatment for one dollar, urging voluntary privacy.
A testimonial from Mr. Davis F. Mott of Boring Valley Ontario describes burdock blood bitters as a cure for ill health and fevered blood after a long illness. The letter, dated December 1001, commends the product and mentions ongoing sale through T. Mirnvan Co. in Toronto.
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