This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
3
Dr Frederick J Snegrove of Omemee Ontario is listed with medical credentials including B A M B and M C P S O as a physician surgeon obstetrician. The entry notes professional titles and location in a historical Ontario newspaper context.
Mrs Wm McQuade and daughter Dot visited Lindsay on Friday. J J Lang of Peterboro and T Walter McLean visited Omemee for Thanksgiving. John R Clarke delighted crowds and may return. Sergt Major Martin attended the Batoche memorial unveiling in Toronto. Mrs John Guthrie ill after a stroke but improving. Fawkes effigy burned in Omemee with a 700 turnout. Bethel S O L 292 oyster supper and concert a success with Reeve Boate as chairman. Orange Brethren praised for another successful entertainment.
A Carberry Manitoba letter reports boys played a prank on Alf Dundas by placing a stuffed wolf in a field and getting Sam Jackson to shoot at it. The wolf toppled, Alf chased it down only to find the trick, sparking a long laughter and a promise of payback when he is old.
Elizabeth Love aged seventy died last night at her son Joseph Newman's residence in Smith Township born in Kingston Township. She married Joseph Newman forty eight years ago. he died ten years later. Her only child is Joseph Newman of Smith. The family lived at Bob Caygeon for years and recently with her son. Funeral was held Saturday at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. The Mirror extends sympathy to the bereaved son.
Mrs. Duncan G Blaylock offers Lot 12 Can 2 Emily North Mt Pleasant for public auction on Thursday Nov 26 1908 at 1 pm. Readied items include horses cows heifers calves farming gear and farm equipment plus lumber and miscellaneous goods. Terms cash or 11 months on approved paper with interest charged if unpaid. discount offered for prompt payment.
Annie W. Ivory offers piano and theory instruction with pupils prepared for examination. Terms are moderate.
For sale or rent a house and lot at the corner of King and Sturgeon Streets in Omemee near the town center. Terms and further particulars available from Miss Minnie Henderson in Omemee.
The Rev Ial R Hicks Almanac for 1909 offers new features an improved color cover and a portrait of Prof Hicks. It includes original Hicks Weather Forecasts and a recognized astronomical year book, priced 35 cents with 30 cents on news stands. Agents wanted at 2201 Locust Street St Louis MO.
Advert says Parisian Sage cures dandruff and hair loss in two weeks or money back. Claims to restore and beautify hair, selling via A. Leach for 56 abode or 50 cents a large bottle from Giroux Miz Co Fort Erie Ont, with prepaid charges.
The article reflects on courage and cowardice among youths in school, noting the social ridicule for avoiding fights or drinking. It argues true bravery lies in maintaining dignity and composure even when words fail to convey understanding.
An advertiser touts Putnam's Pain Essence Corn Extractor as the best cure for a tiny corn. The note urges readers to use the product before the corn grows larger.
Mount Pleasant special to the Mirror reports that Brown remains ill and has been moved to Lindsay Hospital. The item also records social visits and events, noting birthdays, anniversaries, and local travel, with mentions of Cobourg, Toronto, Manitoba, and Ottawa.
An advertisement touts Nerviline products for home cold care. It recommends Nerviline Porous taster for the chest, Nerviline for the throat, and a stiff dose in Lat water to prevent a chill and halt a cold. Nerviline Plasters are praised as highly effective, sold by dewriers at 25¢ each with a warning to avoid substitutes.
A Canadian Home Journal piece laments rising profanity in towns and cities. It argues admin action may curb the trend and praises moral suasion while urging enforcement to aid society.
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a natural remedy for throat chest soreness and bronchial troubles. It claims to clear nasal catarrh, ease hacking coughs, and soothe chest distress, endorsed by specialists and widely sold by dealers.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as curing blood related diseases and skin conditions. It claims impure blood affects the brain and body, cites scrofulous swellings and open ulcers, and recommends All Healing Salve for sores along with the constitutional remedy. It notes ingredients are listed on the bottle and advises purchasing through stamps to Buffalo, New York.
Official returns show South Victoria with majorities for McLauchlin Hughes and North Victoria for Fenelon Falls. The tally lists townships such as Woodville Somerville Minden Sherbourne Snowdon and others with varying votes. Total votes: Hughes 4085 McLaughlin 3782.
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a remedy for catarrh, colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma and croup. Rev. Charles Hartles Sardinia Ohio reports relief after use. The complete inhaler outfit costs 1 dollar sixty and extra bottles 50 cents, with A Leach selling.
A special arrangement with the Home Journal of Toronto offers a one year subscription to the Home Journal combined with the Mirror for new subscribers at $1.00. Present subscribers may pay arrears to the Mirror and $1.00 in advance. Offer valid for 30 days. Send orders to C. W. Richards Millbrook Ont.
The ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a cure for constipation and related ailments. It claims rapid relief, cleansing of the intestinal tract, and improved digestion, skin, and liver function. The pitch urges readers to buy the pills at 250 price through dealers.
A testimonial from E X Smeaton of St Johns describes relief from fear insomnia poor digestion and nervousness after using Ferrozone. He claims improved appetite circulation blood renewal warmth and renewed strength enabling a return to work and endorses Ferrozone as a world leading remedy sold per box or six boxes at dealers.
Official returns issued by J. F. Cunnings J. P. list towns Victoria Haliburton Lomeville Hartley Korkfield Dalsover Woodville with figures 102 2103 39.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.