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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
8
The text notes Ayer's Cathartic Pills have enjoyed continuous public success since their preparation. It claims the pills fulfill their promises whereas others fail, and asserts the 1893 World’s Fair medal confirms their worldwide popularity and established record.
A fragment from a historic issue presents a sermonic poem urging care for children and the soul. It references Froebel and spiritual growth, then shifts to a local piece about Keeping the Old Cemetery Green. An old graveyard is cleared by a flock of sheep, fence reinforced, dogs kept out, and the yard kept clean with natural grazing.
In a Georgia Superior Court during a murder trial presided by Judge Richard Clark the stenographer claimed to be fifteen words ahead as the judge rapid fired at 250 words per minute. The anecdote highlights the precision and speed of court reporting in that era.
A writer describes a coriong stone named somakuli found in Finland that allegedly forecasts weather. The fossil stone consists of clay rock salt and water and changes color with moisture: black when rain nears and white specks in dry weather, signaling impending change.
An odd figure caused a stir as a sermon began, pulling an oar from his pocket and tearing it apart while spectators watched. The scene escalated before the crowd settled as the man’s actions drew attention from attendees.
A collage of dialogue about knowing and not knowing, plus a report on a temperance discussion from Edinburgh. The feature includes remarks by Miss Gorham of the Church of England Temperance Society and a note on London public-house patronage, with culinary tips for Boston brown bread from Ladies' Home Journal.
A veteran seller explains success by hard work not luck. Jack boasts that he wins customers by wearing out his shoes while pursuing business, a line told to a lazy companion who misreads his method. The tale highlights diligence as the key to selling.
A warning on gaming shows a gamester driven to ruin by greed. His friends are harmed, his family fearful, and the world condemns him. He wanders through vice and despair, ending with rain and regret as his only sights.
The message urges choosing a life of compassion over self interest. It contrasts easy living with sacrifice for others and laments loss of kindness. The text uses a clock metaphor to illustrate guidance toward a humane path.
A fragmentary item blends a flirtatious exchange in a conservatory with a remark on a poetic violetance and Canada’s flower colors. It then shifts to a 10 year chronic kidney illness claim and an advertisement for Booth Amurosa Kidney Cure claiming cures and testimonials from Wilbur Goff of Chippewan Ontario.
A Guelph Ontario woman long troubled by indigestion heart trouble head pains and weakness after twenty five years of suffering found relief with Paine's Celery Compound. She urged others to keep a bottle at home and many benefited from her recommendation.
A Hamilton Ontario reader, J Tomlinson, from Amboratborg speaks from experience about kidney and urinary troubles. He endorses Dean's Kidney Pills and Laxa Liver Pills as effective, quick cures free from griping, noting relief from back pain cramps and dyspepsia.
Question about a child taking Boott's Emigion. The reply says children are fond of it and it keeps them in health.
Samuel Yelland of London Ontario claims relief from heart trouble nerve distress and shortness of breath after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. He reports no further trouble since starting the remedy and praises its effects.
Carpet and Housefurnishing Dept announces arrivals from John Crossley Sons Limited and Cook Sons Liversidge among others. New Brussels tapestries Wiltons Axminsters ingrain floor cloths and rugs are on sale with dresses fabrics including covert suitings 35 to 55 cents and 44 inch dress goods in multiple shades. Millinery features felt hats shapes and trims in ribbons jets flowers feathers and velvets for early fall.
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