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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
2
The Golden Era notes it is published each Saturday to align with mail trains and railway routes. It serves Windermere Fort Steele and the Kent ootenay district as the sole advertising medium with annual subscription at $2.00. Ads must be in by Thursday 14m. cash paid to the Manager for receipts. rates available on request.
The Miner denounces Col. Baker and his associates over a plan to absorb coal lands near the Crow's Nest Pass, arguing the scheme harms Kootenay miners and calls for canceling the BC Southern charter in favor of a rightful Crow's Nest railroad. Messages also include endorsements for Chamberlain's remedy and reflections on American presence in Kaslo.
Itching burning skin disease cured for 35 cents. Dr Agnew's Ointment relieves in one day for vitrey totter salt rheum piles seal head eczema barber's itch ulcers blotches and all eruptions. Soothing and Healing. Sold by U A Stren.
A lengthy Newmarket Advertiser account profiles J. A. Moffatt’s decade‑long rheumatic torment from a damp workplace and subsequent hospital treatments in Toronto. After trying Dr Williams' Pink Pills, he reports gradual improvement, removal of pain, and renewed mobility from bed to cane.
The article notes Mr Moffatt's recovery and return to duty after long illness. It credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing a previously helpless patient when medical treatment failed, highlighting wide popularity of the remedy across the lead.
The Collingwood father recounts his eleventh year old daughter Jessie Merchant's relief after failing medical care. After spending nearly five hundred dollars on physicians, a friend advised South American Nervine, which he says helped her move and reduce nervous convulsions. The father credits the remedy for improving her health and mobility.
A local ad promotes a Hair Grower that supposedly regrows hair in six weeks and prevents shedding, plus a Complexion Whitening remedy claiming rapid skin lightening. Prices listed are 80 cents and 50 cents per bottle, with order address at 201 Division Street. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for colds and lung relief, available through Langly & Co and agents in Victoria and Vancouver.
A scrambled note claims a South American Kidney Cure can fix kidney disease and early pains. It reports a man from Sherbrooke, Quebec, who spent over 800 on treatment without relief, then says his pain vanished after using a supposed remedy.
An advertisement invites readers to get printing done at the GOLDEN ERA office, promising neat and artistic work at low cost. The note highlights affordable printing capabilities and artistic quality for local customers.
A compilation of old proverbs urging action in the New Year. Advice spans saving, reform, and self reliance, urging timely payments, local printing, and avoiding procrastination. Prominent images include cows in pasture and spilt milk as metaphors for seizing opportunity and keeping up with duties.
Simon Goldbaum of San Luis Rey California reports a prompt cure for a lame back and rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He has advised friends who also praised it. Sold by Langly Co. Victoria and Vancouver.
Mrs N Ferris of Highgate Ontario chronicled years of rheumatic pain and partial disability before trying South American Rheumatic Cure. She credits first dose with rapid relief and two bottles curing her condition. Purchase through U A Warren.
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