Fragmentary Townie Verse Reflects Regret and Memory
A garbled chunk of rural dialect evokes a town’s past in shabby lines. The speaker longs for lost comforts and laments someone departing, mixing everyday objects with a wistful sense of home.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
7
Constipation cure via Milburn Laxa Liver Pills endorsed
Halifax reader Miss Emma E Melanson credits Milburn Laxa Liver Pills with ending years of constipation after trying many remedies. The ad notes pills cost 25 and are available from dealers or Milburn Co Limited Toronto. Also mentions poultry neck trivia, Ontario fall fair dates, and local reader interest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma E. Melanson
Halifax
Milburn
Millburn
Department of Agriculture
Ontario
Brampton
Burlington
Erin
Kergus
Groceries Limited
Toronto
Nelson & Co
Bear Dozen
H. P. Moore
Acton
Saly
Mia Ale Nelson
Cashee Tree
Ladica
Salada Tea Co
Jaan & Co
Woldlers
Vo Acton Ladles
McGregor Harris Co
Nelson & Go
Red Cross Society
T. Hastesbrooke Co
Duwers
Woodhall & Mckay
Ibeat
Papila
Acton School
W. EL Stewart
Glea Douettte
Hel River Crossing
Milbuca
the. T. Milburn Co
So Bad With Kidneys Would Faint Away
Abs. Albert Williams of Edam Saskatchewan writes he was very ill with kidney problems for two years and fainting episodes before using Doan's Kidney Pills. After four boxes the symptoms vanished and he remains well. The ad notes Doan's as the original kidney remedy and lists The T. Munira Co. as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Williams
Edam
Doan
Dean
Forther
Dale Dort
T. Mubura Co
Thesa
Ternle
Children Misidentify Library Title In Curious Exchange
A boy asks for a Miss Louisa May Alcott book at a library reading. The clerk confirms the author and offers to read selections to help him choose. The boy mishears and repeats titles making a playful confusion about what to expect from the Look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa
Misa Alcott
Louisa SI Alcott
Abo
Shaac
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Peeereday Heil Emede
Towsen
Canteu
Serra Fae
Brasco
America
Ilburn
Patisotly
Isaac— “Rosenbloom
Lifebuoy
Acton Citizen’s Band
Geo. Havill
GEO. Hynds, Sec
Treas
A. T. Urowa
George Edwards Goods
Chas. Wong Foo
J. R Livingstone
D. Campbell
Chas. Deverell
L. Starkman
Wm. Joboxtoys
BJ Nebany
A. B. McLean
R. L. Gregory
Prince of Craighton
J. F. Husband
Lestie & Pearen
J. C.°itt
Campbell
Conway & McLean
Haton
Brame
Cath
Rolla
T. Eaton Co
D.C Russell
Charles
Robi Simpcon Co
J.M. Bell
Keene Cee Tate
Charles Hynds
W Hortop
Abe
Acton Free Press
Dr. McNiven
Brown Bros. Co
Dr. Mc
A. T. Brown
Wn. Cooper
P. Moore
de. Y. A Bell
G. Ynds
Soar
Lalorom
Canada
Canadian Northern Railway
Ottawa
Oat
Winnipeg
Wayne
General Passenger Department
GNR
Lydia E. Pinkham
Columbus
Ohio
Lydia E Pinkham
J.S. Bartow
Thames
Nea
Giwek
Ayetooi
Loos
Europe
Astoria
Ayant
Maidan
Castor
Wothers
Seldon
J. D. Kellogg
E Asthind
Ita
LongSt
Fletcher SC
Castoria
Italy
Japan
Holland
Fletcher
Helloway
DR. Fowler
Vowler'e
James G. Vundusen
Medora
Brice
T.mul Hun Co
Ont
Wight
Columbia
Aingls
Ola
Cc. C. Speight
Robt. Wallace
Anthia
Amarican
China
Cuba
Anita Ta
Mny Kendall
Spavius
Curb
Aliagglata
B.J. Kendall Coalpany Meeburg
the Merchants Bank
Macaton
Maltieger
L. B. Shorey
Williams, Guelph
Tuyle
Willian
Guelph
J. R. Livingstone
Dustbane
Mrr. A. McCann
BOS Melta All Trainy
L. E. Atkinson
Harris & Co., Limited
W. Williams
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