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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
3
A north farmer named Rogers forgets to release his Jersey cow from the barn, then mindfully explains he is driving the cow to pasture as he points to where it should be. A neighbor asks where the cow is and Rogers admits the oversight with humility.
The Octobar issue of the Delineator showcases the Automo Number with analysis of season modes in fashion and social topics. It includes embroidery, sewing patterns, book lists, and a note on subscriptions, plus a humorous anecdote and a health advertisement for Scott's Emulsion highlighting digestion and nourishment.
A world wisdom tone notes plain girls flatter men less than handsome ones while men miss tact. A modern adviser warns against hasty marriage and midcourse courtships. Observations compare Italian views on marriage, American travelers and old country ideas on domestic life.
The notice extols Paine's Celery Compound as a world famous medicine by Prof. Edward E. Phelps M.D. claiming rapid faith inspiring results and far lower costs than regular medical care. It urges use for rheumatic and nervous disorders along with blood, kidney and liver problems, and cites widespread past testimony of recovery. It also promotes Laz a Liver Pills as a safe curative for liver troubles and jaundice.
A novice named Pat learns to plow by aiming at a cow but the plow wanders across the field. The farmer departs briefly and returns to find Pat still struggling, delivering a humorous misfire on a country farm lesson.
A column of sensational health pitches warns youth’s folly leads to kidney troubles and diabetes, praising No An’s Kidney Pills and Bickle’s Anti-Consumptive Syrup. It touts Dr Von Stan’s Pineapple Tablets for digestion, Bardock Blood Bitters for liver cure, and Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup for lung strength.
A reader testimonial extols Holloway's Corn Core and Dr Low's Worm Syrup as effective remedies. Another user claims Milfurn's Headache Powders relieve headaches in minutes, praising safety and ease of use.
An article touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as an effective remedy for headaches and bile-related stomach distress common to women, claiming relief by neutralizing bile pressure on nerves. Milburn's Rheumatic Pills are offered free in a Toronto mailing promotion for rheumatism, bursitis, lumbago, neuralgia and gout.
Mrs Elizabeth Gilhula of Bux ton Ont credited Burdock Blood Bitters with saving her life after doctors warned of stomach cancer and an early death. A letter from her recounts severe illness four years prior followed by rapid improvement and lasting health after using the tonic. The note ends with a testimonial of cure and a brief aside about heart cure claims elsewhere.
A Yorkshire clergyman married a couple in his church and was asked for payment. The groom offered five greyhound pups at a sovereign each, then tried to gift one to the parson. The parson declined the ridiculous fee, and at home the groom sent a pup to his wife with a note thanking him and saying the dog was a gift for nothing.
Two Stratford women Mrs Elizabeth Barton of Brittania Street and Mrs Poland of Brunswick Street report Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills alleviate nervousness debility and exhaustion. Barton says the remedy proved excellent and Poland notes it cured her husband’s nervousness and heart troubles.
LAXA LIVER PILLS promise night relief for biliousness sick headache constipation and dyspepsia claiming morning relief. Hoaguard's Yellow Oil touted for humans and beasts easing pain swelling burns and bruises with 95 cent price. Doctors praise Dr Agnew's Ointment as a grand remedy for tetter eczema and piles with wide practice endorsement Sold by A T Brown.
EG announces completion of spring and summer stock from leading rooms worldwide with latest novelties seen in New York and London. Fashion plates preview items. Acton sole agents for Bellwarp Serge that resists fading for two years, with fit and workmanship guaranteed or money refunded.
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