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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 14, 1916

Page

7

Mysterious Air Douglas and a Faulty Encounter at Gomawhare Station

A fragmentary report recalls Air Douglas Haly confronting a private soldier at the Gomawhare station in Frauna, alleging insult and a threat of physical harm. The tale blends odd dialogue with garbled military lapse and transitions into a medical testimonial endorsing Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for dysentery, including patient anecdotes and promotional claims.

Douglas Haly la Gomawhare Frauna Air Douglas Steppad Kha Ata Air Douglas Maly Hera Aly ‘Gard

Unclear Historical Passage on Oil and Restraint

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss an oil product and a vague health or safety claim, mentioning Br. Yhonas and a fictional device. It references choking threats and a public notice style framing, with names and places rendered ambiguously and no coherent event or date.

Town council to apply for new charter amid wartime funding

Amid wartime measures Owen Sound council planned to seek a new charter while reports showed Crowwen grants totaling 490 000 from Hardin. In other items, Canadian military and colonial actions include troop movements in Europe and domestic notices on public works and health warnings.

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Burdock Blood Bitters Promotes Dyspepsia Cure Claim

A vintage advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters cure dyspepsia and related stomach discomfort. It cites a testimonial from James R. Burns of Dallas who reports complete relief after using three bottles and endorses the product for stomach ailments. The ad lists The Milbera Go. Shifted as the maker in Ontario.

James R. Burns Dalsoral TAU Milbera

Prize livestock and miscellaneous auction items listed

An Acton fair style record lists numerous entries for auction and prizes including beat horses, cattle, calves, butter, apples, potatoes, and other farm goods. Named contributors include A T Brown L 8 Atkinson and The Simpson Co with various cash awards and lot values.

A.T. Brown Atkinson Wells Halier Lytye Decker Wrookfield Saddle Hossa Jan. Waaband West Sien Michael Grattan Lv. Toha Sable Witka Oy ii Sid Dan Ty L. Gregory

Vatican and War Repayment Talks In Early April Note

The report cites a public dispatch from Toronto and a Vatican statement as France and Germany edge toward diplomatic tension. It mentions the Red Cross urging reprisals against prisoners of war, the British government’s cautious stance, and Cardinal Gasparri commenting on German coercion in France. Financial and political stakes loom as leaders weigh retaliation versus restraint.

Toronto Vriday Ned Cross Abussa Vatican Paris Germany Barth of Vrance Gasparri Hlate Tha docHand France

Germany News Briefs on Electrics and Conscription

The Frankfurter Zeitung reports that a proposed mating of Socialist electrical antenna for Deputy Nang to speak Obvance was prohibited. Kraus Zeitung notes a new examination of military age men previously exempted, now being tested. Dormar officials who bore to ra had those declared indispensable, the paper says, also being examined.

Oermany Vrankfurter Zeitung Nang Kraus Zeitung Germany Dormar Oficiala

Dreaded disease case linked to Chinese resident in Clinicas colony

In Victoria B C authorities report a case of a mysterious illness traced to a Chinese resident of the Clinicas colony. The incident involved a dangerous improvised setup described as a cover for a larger danger. Medical officials have taken charge and work continues to identify and control the outbreak.

Keproay British Columbia Victoria B. C Clinicas

Wall Causes You's Death

Kingston report of a fatal accident describes 11 year old John Anglin son of Edward Anglin of Drovers Mill dying from injuries after tumbling on a library reader that was in operation and causing fatal harm.

Kingston Out John Anglin Edward Angiin Milla

Laxa Liver Pills Advertised As Cure All

An old advertisement claims Milbura Laxa Liver Pills cure headaches bilious stomach and constipation. It extols the product as the best regulator with 25 years of reputation. Sold for 81.00 for four vials by The Mithura Co. Limited, Toronto, Ont.

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