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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
3
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Big day in Omemee on Monday with a sport event and a grand concert led by Rev Langfeldt newly appointed rector and honorary captain in the Royal Prince of Wales Canadian Dragoons. Local sale of a fountain pen at reduced price and a large fundraising effort for Young Women's building noted.
Wake with headache and bad taste in mouth, take a tumbler of water with sugar and a stiff dose of Nerviline. The tonic claims to invigorate brace tone and put vim into movements for a hard day’s work. Large bottle 23e everywhere.
Rev. Richard Homan Harris born Cork 1829 and educated in Rosscarberry and Trinity College Toronto. He taught in Upper Canada, helped Strachan’s grammar school system, married Olivia Coulter, and left two sons and a daughter. His funeral was at St James Orillia. Omemee Ladies Aid hosts a memorial concert May 25 with Toronto soloists and a county wide wallpaper sale advertised.
The ad touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a long trusted tonic for weak stomach liver and blood with no alcohol and a claim of decades of proven merit. It promotes the products as honest square-deal medicines with bottle labels listing ingredients and favors Favorable claims about improving digestion nerves and debility. It also highlights Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women and the Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills praised for easy use and lasting popularity.
Pentland a bay colt with white facial markings foaled June 3 1901 in Scotland bred by James Dickinson and imported to Ontario in 1904 by T H Hassard. Described as a high quality sire with a record of producing prize stock, his offspring have won red tickets and attracted colt buyers. a 23 month old Pentland foal weighs 1450 lbs. Present season in Cavan. breeders urged to inspect this notable stallion.
Dark bay four white legged stallion Dexyre George owned by Winslow and McGill Cavan bred by George Graham Far away Kippen Station Scotland imported 1907 by T H Hassard Mill Brook Font noted as a leading Canadian Clydesdale in Toronto February show 1907 praised for feet legs action head neck and overall perfection planned to season in Cavan Manvers and Ops.
Black Rod property of J W Lowes Bethany Ontario is a premier horse with strong merit and perfect conformation. He earned Lanark premium in 1896 and third at the Highland Society Show in Edinburgh. He is a top breeder with wellpriced foals at Lanark and London sales, 1902 sweepstakes winner at Western Fair London.
James H. McKinnon owner Bethany announces Terrington Bellerophon a chestnut Hackney foaled 1902 bred by Sir Galbert Greenall Walton Hall Warrington imported 1903 Graham Bros Clairmont Ontario sold to Robert Beith Bowmanville 1904 sold back to McKinnon 1908 he is six on May 23 promising and has won at Lindsay Central Millbrook Central Peterboro Central and other shows Terrington Bellerophon to race in Manvers and Ops this season.
Sir Gregor property of Sam Fee a bay stallion of first class stock exuding size and action with strong pedigree praised as a top draught stock promiser. Prospector a grand heavy Clydesdale colt weighing 1900 pounds bred by John Pattinson and imported by T H Hassard, prize winner at Toronto and set to visit multiple Ontario townships for breeding season.
Marion Cassius the Imp Hackney Stallion, winner of champions in Toronto 1968, defeated Arley A and King's Chocolate among others. Foaled 1902, bred in Wales, imported 1907, stands 15 hands 3 inches. Renowned for conformation and speed, will season at Millbrook stable.
The import and owner I. H. Hassard announces the pony stallion Royal Review standing at Millbrook Ontario for the season. Known as a premier pony with height 13 hands 2 inches, the horse is presented as one of America's best pony stallions for breeders and buyers.
Atwick Astonishment a chestnut Hackney stallion imported in August 1907 by H. Hassard owner Millennium Millbrook Ont stands 16 hands weighs 1300 pounds and is described as a powerful masculine mover with marked substance He was bred by George Mason Gale in England and will stand at John Galvin's Lot 13 Con 3 Smith township as a desired sire for breeders to inspect.
The property of McQuade and Thorne MacInnes describes a bay horse with a white face strip and white hind feet bred by Jos A. White of South Monaghan Ont. The animal is praised for a magnificent head, etched neck, deep shoulders, broad chest, well-set front legs, short back, large quarters, strong feet, and exceptional action. Pedigree deemed flawless. To stand this season in Ops Emily and Ennismore.
Importer T H Hassard presents Borrow Moss a 1904 import from Scotland as a model Hackney stallion. Bred by William Marry, Wigtown Scotland, foaled 1898, 1300 lb, dark chestnut with white markings. He highlights faultless movement, superb bone, head and neck, and plans to sire high quality harness horses under the saying Breeding Will Tell.
An ad touts Hyomei as a natural remedy for catarrh and bronchitis. It claims inhaled balsams reach nose throat and lungs, acting as an internal air bath and antiseptic. A. Leach guarantees refunds if not helped. complete outfit priced at $1.00?
An advertisement asserts catarrh is caused by germs in inhaled air not by the blood, promising rapid relief from Hyomel. It praises Australian eucalyptus, claims the dry aroma penetrates air passages, and offers A. Leach sells Uyomei with a satisfaction guarantee or money back for $1.00.
Advert says torpid liver causes trouble and claims Dr Hamilton's Wills stimulate the liver and cleanse bile. It promises improved appetite and digestion, saying taking at night cures by morning without gripe or nausea, encouraging immediate use.
The Farmers Institutes and Educational Association of Victoria County plan a two day excursion to Ontario Agricultural College Guelph starting June 4. The program highlights O A C global reach, Macdonald Institute domestic science, rural schooling, farm animal breeds, 50 acres of experimental plots, greenhouses, museums, and guided college tours. Return fare from Omemee is 2.05 dollars with generous county rates.
Ferrozone is promoted as the perfect solvent for uric acid and a stimulant for kidneys and liver, claimed to cure rheumatism by attacking the cause in the blood. It allegedly restores circulation, relieves swollen and painful joints, and prevents recurrence after cure, priced 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 at druggists.
The examiner quotes an editor praising newspaper ads as effective. It cites Sands, a cash grocery, posting an ad for a boy and the next day his wife Mrs. Sands gives birth to twins. The remark encourages trying an advertisement in The Mirror.
A terse notice warns that poisoning cases arise from inexpensive acid corn salves and urges safe use of Put nam's Corn Extractor, described as purely vegetal, harmless, and curative, with a casual endorsement of “Putnanve.”
Two first class short horn cows, fresh in. Both extra good. For particulars apply at Mirror Office.
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a universal cure for bronchial infections. A testimonial from Xavier Robin of Capalin Quebec claims the remedy ended his persistent cough chest distress and hoarseness after use, urging others to try it and noting wide availability.
School pupils trained by a teacher in piano and theory prepare for an upcoming examination. Terms are moderate and instruction emphasized to ensure readiness.
An advertisement extols Ferrozone as the best means to halt decay and restore vitality in older adults. It claims the tonic renews nerve energy, increases strength and vigor, and can push age back twenty years, urging purchase for 50 cents at all dealers.
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