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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
8
A North Jersey farmer named Rogers forgets the cow’s location and wanders in a distracted state. He tells a neighbor he is driving the cow to pasture, then reveals he forgot to let her out of the barn. The humorous misdirection ends with Rogers realizing his error.
The Octobar number of the Delineator features an exhaustive analysis of the season's most approved modes in fashionable art with articles on allied topics and a potpourri of social and household discussions. It includes literary features, practical information, and departments on embroidery, dressmaking, millinery, crochet, knitting, lace, and books.
A column contrasts attitudes toward plain and handsome women, notes tact in flattery and the dangers of haste in marriage, and recounts anecdotes about Robert Hall and Italian versus American outlooks. It highlights differing aims of marriage, cultural pressures, and the lure of knowledge through travel.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure that builds confidence and health at a tenth the cost of regular medical care. It claims rapid relief for rheumatic and nervous ailments, dyspepsia, blood and kidney liver troubles, and asserts thousands testify to its lasting benefits. It also promotes Lara-Liver Pills for liver issues including jaundice and yellowing eyes.
A new worker named Pat struggles with plowing. The farmer orders a straight line toward a cow for guidance. Pat follows the instruction but the plow veers all over the field as the cow won’t stay in place.
An editorial style excerpt warns youth of reckless behavior leading to illness and kidney trouble. It promotes NOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS, Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup, Dr Von Stan's Pineapple Tablets, Burdock Blood Bitters, and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as tonics and cures for kidney, digestive, and respiratory issues, with testimonial-like lines. The piece cites Mrs. Grisman of London Ont. and mentions other generic claims about health improvements.
An advertisement touts Holloway's Corn Core and Dr Low's Worm Syrup as cures. A testimonial from a user cites eight years of family use and claims benefit for children with worms. It also promotes Milfurn's Headache Powders as quick and harmless for headaches.
An 19th century style health notice touts Parmeleo's Vegetable Pills as a cure for bilious headache and rheumatic pains. It claims women suffer more headaches and offers Milburn's Rheumatic Pills free of charge to those with rheumatism, gout, or neuralgia by writing to T Milburn & Co Toronto.
A letter from Mrs Elizabeth Gilhula of Bux ton Ontario describes her recovery from stomach cancer after using Burdock Blood Bitters. She credits the tonic with restoring strength and health after doctors declared the disease incurable. The note asserts the remedy saved her life and warns others to seek treatment when faced with heart disease claims.
A Yorkshire priest married a couple and, after the vows, the groom asked for a "damage" fee. The parson offered any amount or a greyhound pup for half a sovereign. The groom declined, then sent a pup to the parson with a note praising his wife Marla and gifting the dog for nothing.
Two Stratford women report Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills relieve nervousness debility and exhaustion. Elizabeth Barton of Brittania Street praises them as an excellent remedy. Another Stratford resident says Milburn’s pills cured her husband’s heart trouble and restored strength and energy.
Advertisements tout LAXA LIVER PILLS promising overnight relief from biliousness headache constipation and dyspepsia and Hoggard's Yellow Oil for pain swelling and skin and joint ailments at 95 cents. Doctors in line praise Dr Agnew's Ointment with M Barkman of Binghampton urging large orders as a grand remedy for eczema tetter and piles sold by A T Brown.
EG announces completion of Spring and Summer stock with latest novelties from top rooms worldwide. Goods shown in New York and London fashion plates. Call to view. fit and workmanship guaranteed. Sole agents in Acton for Bellwarp Serge that does not fade, color stable for two years or money refunded.
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