28 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
1
The Globe reports a tale from Wellsville where a farm flock disputes nesting rights. A turkey hen drives off geese and, after a dash to the shed, the flock returns led by a gander who nips the turkey and takes her place. The story questions why a gander would intervene.
An old advertisement extols a worm extermination product to strengthen children. It warns parasites undermine vitality and urges mothers to use the remedy to drive out worms, presenting a health claim tied to child welfare.
A dubious Victorian advert claims Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry cures cholera infantum in infants if treated at onset. It recounts a dramatic recovery after a bottle was used and asserts the product’s seventy year market presence. Manufactured by Milburn Co Limited Toronto, price 35 cents.
A social note states Aly wife hosted a reception yesterday. A lighthearted exchange followed about attendance and performance, with casual jokes about hospitality and the idea of everyone pitching in. The scene emphasized welcome and shared duty in the home.
Local notice touts Burdock Blood Ditters as a cure for pimples and festering sores on the face and body. A testimonial from Mrs. Charles Jewell of Orrville claims pale skin and facial sores cleared after use, urging readers with similar troubles to try the product.
A 1910s public health bulletin warns typhoid fever spreads via contaminated food and water and through carriers. It cites the Typhoid Mary case and notes outbreaks in Plymouth Pennsylvania and Ottawa Ontario as lessons. Emphasizes protecting wells, avoiding sewage-contaminated supplies, and careful infant feeding during summer diarrhoea bouts.
A mixed Ottawa style summary reports British and Allied war actions on Trentino and Quebec ridge transfers, Italian progress on the Trentino front, and naval developments. It notes Canadian homefront topics including licensing, Liberal clubs meeting in London, and veterans’ benefits while recounting accidents, aviation plans, and political speeches in Ontario and nearby regions.
A Geological Survey review of a Savoun area skeleton claim shows the remains are recent alluvial deposition, not ancient glacial age. Experts Dryndale and Knowles conclude the Indian woman likely lived in colonial times, squatted and later drowned in Kamloops Lake.
Buffalo readers report on a medical remedy claim for monthly pain and backache using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The notice promotes the tonic for irregular periods, fainting spells, and indigestion, urging mothers to share with other young women while promising confidentiality for letters to the Pinkham Medicine Co.
An OCR fragment advertises Miburn's Land-Liver Pills, claiming relief from stomach and liver issues. It mentions a 25 cent vial price and a five bottle option, noting availability through a limited company.
Fragmentary lines reveal a rural scene with quoted speech about fair attendance and a worker described as exceptional. It mentions a boy Job wate Lack boise and a character Joah, plus a product notice praising Thomas' Eolectelo Oil for its claimed powers and remedies.
The report outlines the Provincial Anugilean Synod of Ontoriouri and government urging organization of pe eurees to furnish fesat hadron nit. Names Yon tien and the tantiand cited as required for service while HATERDAY notes Sweden talks on submarines and Nivarra Falla Gibaratu is noted as candidate in the next provincial election. Prohibition and liquor trends in Toronto are mentioned along with a series of military and public notices from the era.
William Sanford testifies that Mithar a Heart and Nerve Pitts relieved his sudden heart trouble after a short use period. He states the remedy strengthens heart action and tones the body. Price is 50 cents per box or 6 for 1.25, sold by The T Milburn Co. Limited, Toronto, Ont.
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