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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
4
The piece argues that undeserved popularity often stems from wealth or advantages rather than virtue. It notes true friends are earned by admiration, while popularity attracts both generous acts and harsh treatment toward those it does not seek as friends. It concludes that popular people may be generous to friends and unmerciful to others.
An old advertorial warns about costiveness from digestive issues and touts Parme loc's Vegetable Pills as a speedy cure. It notes immediate effects once treatment begins and references a job interview vignette where neat appearance and prompt answers impressed the employer.
An ad touts Scott Emulsion as a blood maker and strength booster to combat rheumatism, claiming purification and nourishment improve health. It also promotes Miller's Worm Powders as effective against intestinal worms, restoring health and growth in children.
An OCR fragment blends an advertisement for Fletcher's Castoria with a medical claim for asthma relief by Dr J D Kollage. The passage includes cited reader questions about a book and a humorous recruiting scene, with the main focus on the Castoria remedy claim and its reassurance to parents.
Fragmentary text references a march played at weddings and a general statement about a march before an event. Mentions Mendelssohn, Yonkers Statesman, and names like Mathen Craven without clear context or complete details.
The list includes classification items such as Best Ram and various sheep entries like Shearling tam Tam Lamb Ono Ewe and Long Wool Lamb. It notes Bantam Cock Hen Cock and Rouen Ducks with old male and female entries, reflecting a mixed yard of poultry and sheep categories.
The article promotes Maturo’s Remedy NR tablets as a cure for digestive issues. It claims to strengthen and tone the stomach liver and bowels, relieve biliousness and constipation, and quickly ease headaches. It asserts the product cleanses and purifies the system and offers a money back guarantee through E J Habsard-Acton Ontario.
Frost sites and chilblains arise from exposure to slush and cold winds. Dr. Thomas' Selectric Oil offers instant relief by counteracting inflammation and relieving pain. The application is simple and effective.
The article warns against removing value to speed up work and stresses tight competition. It notes the need to avoid needless shortening of processes while emphasizing efficiency. A doctor treats a severe arm bite and jokes that the bite came from another lady, not an animal.
A satirical wartime piece questions if tank development is new while recounting a fictitious siege with ancient, then modern, siege engines. The spoof contrasts a medieval battle in Carthage with gigantic armored tanks and Roman soldiers, finishing with a warning about future devices.
A bride confronts a grocer about low prices and inexperience while a farmer complains about small eps and early car sales. The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a back-and-forth with a rural market tension theme.
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