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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
3
A collage of antiquated opinions mixing verse and prose praises old friendships, warns of decay, and cites Henry Van Dyke and Annette Kellermann. It laments aging virtues, recalls battlefield resolve, and asserts Britain’s stubborn resilience amid decline and rival powers.
The feature drew crowds at a summer resort sale with a watermelon booth. An artist displayed Roland Green Hesno-paper and colored water color heads. Watermelon slices were offered, served by a woman described in dated racial terms, reflecting yesterday’s social norms.
An advertisement fragment extols Bearine hair pomade as a remedy for baldness caused by neglected scalp oils. It promises a refreshing, delicately scented product and urges purchase from druggists at 50 cents a jar. The oddly mixed text includes unrelated dialogue snippets and product placement.
Readings from traders and patients tout Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. Letters praise cures for reproductive and nervous complaints, with endorsements from Ontario to Illinois. Ads claim collateral benefits and urge readers to consult Mrs Pinkham for advice.
A collage of medical ad copy and courtroom vignette excerpts. The first section pushes Milburns Laxa Liver Pills as a cure for years of constipation, citing testimonials from Henry Pearse of Owen Sound and notes on price and availability. The remainder mixes Holloway’s Corn Cure and health commentary with brief, unrelated courtroom dialogue about jury duty and capital punishment.
A garbled vintage advertisement extols Papmele's Vegetable Pills for mental balance and nerve relief. It touts calming effects on nerves and sinews, hints at restoring normal conditions, and markets the product to a scattered audience with florid, unclear wording.
An elderly Ontario man recounts severe stomach cramps and pain that forced him to roll on the floor until he found relief after taking Dr Vowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry from a pharmacist. He claims rapid easing and urges others to use the remedy, noting it has long been sold in Toronto.
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