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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
3
A muddled note reports the company securing lockholders and visits by Spitaliste while alleging obstruction aims to ruin the project. The speaker asserts delays over two years hinder Dominion portions and municipal progress, with plans to return next week for further input.
An old advertisement claims Ferrezone restores vigor and brightness for women. It touts health benefits and beauty alongside strength, urging readers to try the tonic. The piece also notes local names Winslow, N Laiheboro, and Fell of White and Fell Bailieboro in a passing business mention.
The Omemee page reports on Saturday banking hours for farmers at the Bank of Toronto Peterboro branch, local visits by Mr J D Thornton and Irene Fee, and Mt Pleasant Cheese Factory success. It notes a near accident on the road, hospitality in Toronto visitors, a Fowl Supper at Mt Pleasant, and gratitude for fire-spotting assistance. A Cedarville house fire caused by a chimney loss exceeding 150 dollars, with Captain Beatty and the fire brigade praised. Community meetings and Christmas advertising by Wylie's and Wilsons, with hotel dining details and skating on local ponds.
A Canadian dressmaking school promotes mail and personal classes with installment plans. It claims wide reach, monthly school courses, and a bold guarantee of five hundred dollars if learning fails between ages 16 and 40. Stratford Ontario address and job openings for teachers are included.
A historical ad-like excerpt promotes J. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for various female ailments. It claims relief for headaches back pain irregular menses and pelvic issues, touts alcohol-free glyceric extract, and invites readers to request a free booklet from Dr. R Pierce in Buffalo NY for proof of composition and endorsements.
A disgusted Scotty complains in a letter to the Toronto Star that Scotchmen are not wanted in Canada. He notes that by the end of a year most Scots will have learned they effectively own Canada except Quebec and small Emily and Cavan townships.
Local buyers secure prime horses with Thos Palmer purchasing Young Stanley Champion from Sam Fee. Jack Anderson sells several Clydesdales while Sam Fee buys a high quality Clyde Stallion and H Beatty acquires a Clyde mare.
A purported remedy mixes Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Combined Syrup Sarsaparilla and is touted as the finest prescription for backache kidney trouble and urinary difficulties. The text claims quick kidney filtration benefits and notes readers may be advised by a local druggist to obtain or mix ingredients, with strong endorsements from an alleged eminent authority.
The Mirror and Weekly Globe and Canada Farmer announce a combined subscription deal. New subscribers in Canada or Great Britain can obtain access for 25 cents, with ten cent rates for the Mirror through January 1, 1908.
Nerviline soothes stomach cramps colic gas and general discomfort in children with a few drops helping them sleep. The product is claimed to cure minor ailments including colds headaches and various pains and is pitched as safe with a pleasant smell. Mothers urged to keep a bottle at hand and purchase at 25 cents.
The Village of Omemee passes a bylaw banning sales of intoxicating liquors in taverns inns and public entertainment venues with wholesale prohibition in shops. A January 6 1908 vote in Omemee will be supervised by Geo A Bat Four as Returning Officer with observers. The bylaw takes effect May 1 following final passage.
Notice states a proposed by law will be finally passed after elector assent under the Liquor License Act. If approved, polls will be held one month after first publication in the Millbrook and Omemee Mirror dated December 5, 1907. George A. Baifour, Clerk.
A Fort William case highlights the Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives opened to aid poor tuberculosis patients. Many patients receive free or minimal cost care, with average maintenance under 60 cents daily, while the hospital seeks funds to sustain such relief and asks readers to contribute via Toronto offices.
Mount Pleasant reports successful Anniversary Services held at the Presbyterian church on 24th 25th inst with Rev McDonald of Keene delivering dis courses and a long entertaining programme chaired by Key Peckover The Omemee trio and Mrs Snelyr provided musical numbers Receipts were gratifying Our Cheese and Better Company had a successful season with an address by Mr Cameron Other local notes include residents visiting relatives and planning moves for Mr Bland and Mr Cummings of Markham.
A brief advertisement urges readers to prepare for a European outbreak and use Catarrhozone three times daily. It claims the product destroys grippe germs, cures the cold, relieves headache, and treats catarrh and sore throat, with pricing of 25 cents to 100 dollars.
The Honorable Minister of Agriculture directs a seasonal distribution of seed samples to Canadian farmers. From Indian Head Saskatchewan and Brandon Manitoba stock includes oats wheat barley Indian corn and potatoes with specified sample weights. Only one sample per applicant. no multiple varieties per household. Free mail delivery. apply to the Director of Experimental Farms Ottawa before February 16.
Lists will be closed to allow timely sowing. Applicants should include preferred variety and a second choice. Applications are filled by receipt date while seed lasts. Early application advised to avoid disappointment. Indian corn and potatoes may delay mail or distribution due to weather and frost. Ottawa Central Experimental Farm address and Dr Hamilton's Pills advertisement follow.
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