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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
3
Daily town notices and ads announce Easter greetings, millinery showcases, and sales. The page lists T A Macpherson Co’s millinery, Oliver’s poultry equipment in Lindsay, a large second hand store opening, hats and bonnets displays, piano tuners, egg buyers, and Victoria Day plans. It notes local church events, plumbing and hardware notices, and several small business promotions in Omemee and Lindsay.
An advertisement touts Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a liver invigorator and stomach tonic with no alcohol. It lists native forest roots in the formula and cites medical authorities, offering a free booklet and suggesting accompanying Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
The Liberal Conservative Convention at Fenelon Falls on the 8th of March unanimously selected Mr J H Carnegie as the party’s standard bearer for East Victoria. No other candidate was nominated. Carnegie thanked the convention and delivered an address reviewing the Whitney Government, with speeches also from Ferguson of Cardwell and Fox of West Victoria. A resolution pledging support for Carnegie and the Whitney Government drew hearty cheers.
Testimonial paragraph extols Nerviline as superior to rivals for muscular pain and rheumatism. J. D. Cottam of Mustown Nova Scotia recommends Nerviline for fast absorption and effectiveness, claiming it surpasses larger bottle liniments.
An advertisement extols Ferrezone as a blood purifier and fortifier to cure pimples by cleansing the blood and boosting organ function. It claims improved skin color, elimination of eruptions, and enhanced endurance, with Putnam’s Corn Extractor as a superior product.
A simple home made mixture claimed to cure rheumatism and kidney trouble spreads through town and country. The recipe mixes Dandelion extract, Compound Kar gon, and Sarsaparilla syrup with water, taken after meals and at night. A Philadelphia authority praises its tonic effect on kidneys, while a New York druggist notes high demand. Annie W Ivory offers piano and theory lessons.
Omemee council met April 6 1908 with all members present. The Reeve and Treasurer were authorized to borrow up to 2000 dollars from the Bank of Toronto during the year. By laws were read voted and passed in stages. Several appointments to commissioners were made and accounts approved for payment. The meeting adjourned.
Emily council meets April 7 1908 at Omemee with the Reeve James R Boate and councillors naming changes to last session minutes and approving road grader tenders. They discuss bridge approaches Emily Creek Bridge fence height and construction By Laws 354 and 355 and adjourn to May 5 with orders issued for road work and salaries.
Ferrozone advertised as a blood builder and nerve tonic for women. It claims to prevent congestions causing pain headaches and nerve weakness by strengthening circulation and heart vigor, offering renewed stamina for girls and women at 50e.
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