Fragmented Ontario County notices and local business ads
A garbled page fragment mentions Sherwood racing, a Black Mac colt, and plans to enter it for the King's Plate. It notes horse owners in Peterboro, local dress goods, a wood pulp ink bottle invention, furniture dealers, and general real estate listings. It also includes editorials urging home paper reading and mentions medical exam congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwool
W. Artist
Foronto
Sherwood
Francs Fee
Fee
M.T. Butcher & Son
Simcoe
Ontario Bank
Peterboro
TC Ivory
Ononee
Death of Mrs. Allen Tennant in Carberry
Mrs. Allen Tennant Eva Balfour Tennant died after a brief illness on Tuesday evening in Carberry. She was born in Omemee in 1872, moved to Carberry 16 years ago, and was a devoted church and Sunday School worker. She married James Aven Tennant in October 1903. the funeral was held with a large cortege, led by Reverends Gumming and Wilkinson, with floral tributes from family, church groups, and local residents.
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Carbeny
Allen Tennant
Carberty
Eva
James Balfour
Omemee
Carbenny
James Aven Tennant
Carbery
WB. Gumming
S. Wilkinson
W. Tennant
the Methodist Church
Wreath
A. Jorsvihe
Bo Stewart
B. A. Huckell
Bb. Caldwell
G.S Haslani
H. Armstrong
K. A. Garland
Polynantas
Deceas
Carberry
Stechris
Ian Ter Anid
Nurse Bros Livery Advertises First Class Service
A Millbrook livery firm on Union Street promotes first class service and fair terms. Clients are urged to call when needing a reliable outfit, with W. T. McBride's old stand cited as the location.
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Nurse Bros
Union St
Millbrook
W. T. McBride
Reception for Rev Clare and Mrs Clare in North Smith
A May Friday social at the Northey home in North Smith welcomed Rev D R Clare and his bride. The Wesley Brass Band and congregation joined in tea for about eighty guests, with music, speeches, and a gift presentation of five dollars to the band which was returned to Mrs Clare.
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John A. Northey
North Smith
D. R. Clare
Wesley Circuit
North Smith Brass Band
Wesley
J. R. Clare
Clare
Physicians Praise Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Ingredients
Eminent doctors extol Unicorn root and Golden Seal root as key ingredients in Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. They claim benefits for uterine and reproductive system disorders, with indications including back pain, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and general weakness. Farmers Institute notes add focus on seed quality and crop breeding. invites seed merchants and boys to attend.
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Boon Waveak
Pierce
John Fyfe
Eclectic
Musical Reviews
Helenius Civic
Helentas
Nore
Fyfe Fur
Hood
Finley the Rood
Bennett Medical Coll
Chicago
John M. Scudder
Bartholow
M. D
Jefferson Seal College
Farmers’ Institute
Millbrook
Local Births and Deaths Reported in Town News
Born at Mt Horeb May 31 to Mr and Mrs J H Wilson a son Emily June 2 1906 to Mr and Mrs Bert Courtney a daughter At the home of the bride 36th May 1906 James Fee to Emma Brow of Emily At residence of her daughter Mrs James Stewart Franklin on Sunday June 31 1906 Mrs Thos Jackson 79 funeral at Emily Cemetery Tuesday attended by many
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Mt. Horeb
J. H. Wilson
Emily
Bert Courtney
R. McCutloch
James Fee
Emma Brow
Wm. Brown
Townshy
James Stewart
Franklin
Thos. Jackson
Emily Cemetery
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promised Reward for Constipation Cure
An old advertisement promises a $1 000 reward to anyone cured of constipation by Dr Hamilton's Pills. It extols lasting relief with no griping or burning, claims universal headache bile and stomach aid, and promotes Villa pills as superior. Priced 75 cents per box at dealers.
Mirror subscription offer to North America and UK in 1907
Advertisement states a Mirror subscription sample to be mailed to any address in Canada Great Britain or the United States through January 1st 1907 for 570 cents.
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Canada
Great Britain
U.S
Tongue Twister Challenge Ends With Clear Bet
A playful tongue twister tale features Betta Betta attempting to outwit a bitter butter by buying a bit o butter and making her batter better. The sequence shows repeated phrases emphasizing better butter and Betty Betta’s efforts.
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Betta Betta
Betty Betta
Ferrozone Promises Strength For Women In Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Ferrozone as a health tonic for women, claiming it boosts energy, appetite, and vitality. The pitch highlights a tired society woman and promotes chocolate coated tablets priced at fifty cents for a box of fifty.
Beware of Mercury and Dr Hamilton's Pills Ad
An old advertisement warns against harsh cathartics and touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as safe for liver stimulation and gentle bowel action. It includes user testimonial, pricing, and mail order options, followed by a lighthearted dialogue about an impending wedding.
Bull Inside
Bill Jones a Louisiana country storekeeper bought goods in New Orleans. The shipped boxes arrived before he did. His wife cried at a box bearing the inscription Bull inside prompting a neighbor to ask what was wrong. This odd occurrence sparked local concern as the growling misread warning drew attention.
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Bill Jones
Louisiana
New Orleans
Hem Roid promises permanent relief from piles
Thousands know ordinary remedies for piles fail to cure. Dr Leonhardt s Hem Roid is a tab let taken internally that removes the cause of piles, with a guarantee. A month s treatment per package sold for 100 dollars, at drug stores or The Wilson Fyle Co Limited Niagara Falls Ont.
Nerviline Promises Pain Relief for Horses and Owners
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a cure for stiffness rheumatism swellings and strains in horses it claims works inside and out for cramps colic and internal pain. It emphasizes better horses and lower veterinary costs in racing stables with a large bottle selling for twenty five cents.
Auctioneer I E Needham Seeks Saturday Sales in Millbrook
I E Needham announces readiness to conduct auctions for small lots of stock and chattels. Office and store at Millbrook Ontario near King Street opposite Com Hotel. Caller from auction hopefuls urged to contact. Terms are reasonable and sales scheduled on Saturdays.
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Needham
Millbrook
Ont
King St
Op. Com
P. S
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Banking
ENT
Ss.y
Kmro
Jed
Wm. Strin
Furness
Breele
Ness
Ick
Moncey
Mteed
Ficmeer
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Jos
Beatty
Reeve
Black Knights
Supreme Grand Edge
British America
G. English
Wi, Curry & Co
Michigan
Wejomin
George Farr
Robert Willon
May Victoria
Mea JH Wilson
Mt. Horel
J. Allen Tennant
Wesley Church
Mrs Clare
Mrs. Clare
S. Harrison
W. J. Nortiery
A.B. Nortrury
A. E. Kennepy
Ano
Ee Millinery
Wade
Soversign
J. D. King Co
King Edward Brand
Christie Brown & Co
Charles Ivor
Szil
Mercury
Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton
Dr Hamilton
Polson & Co
Hartford
Mrs S
Bridget
Mrs.s
I. E. Needham
Henry Magee
Lindsay
WE McCarty
Kent St_ LINDSAY
Yorkshire
White Boar
Thos, Kerr, Omemee
P. Q
THE
Sherwir-Williams
W. H. Gurry & Co’s
Bry
Ths
W. McCaffrey
WM. Pringle
Carey's
United States
L. S. Clarry
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