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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1907
Page
3
Major Evans and Mr Robi Ney are repairing the Omemee foundry. Ads urge Sherwin Williams paints from Curry Co to brighten homes. Local notes report a missing hound, fox hunting, a runaway table, poisoned apples risk, and a moose sighting. Obituary for Michael Lowes, aged 79, with large funeral turnout.
A Victorian-era promotional piece extols the effects of Favorite Prescription on women’s health during marriage and motherhood. It claims to restore freshness and vigor, citing ingredients of medical roots and urging nursing mothers or those weakened by childbirth to use the tonic as a safe, potent remedy. It invites consultation with Dr. Pierce at his Buffalo address.
The Harvest Thanksgiving Service of Christ Church Omemee was held Wednesday evening in connection with the Ruridecanal Chapter meeting. Noted clergy from Toronto to Port Hope attended and the offertory surpassed $60 for Diocesan Sunday School work. officers and plans for the 1908 convention were announced.
Rdv H Peckover led services in Woodville as anniversary events drew large crowds from various churches. Former pastor Rev W M Kannawin spoke to an attentive audience. Mrs Snelgrove offered anthems and a solo. Offerings met high expectations amid church praise. notices also preview Bethany Methodist events with a Fowl Supper on Nov 3–4.
The Omemee Presbyterian Ladies’ Fowl Supper, held Monday night, satisfied pastor and church leaders with strong turnout and harmony. A large display in the lecture room featured fowl, bounties, cakes, and more, followed by an evening program with speeches, music, and a $160 proceeds for the anniversary, plus a $150 appeal already realized.
Fire swept the home, stable, and barn of Harry Lowes on Saturday forenoon. A child’s match sparked the blaze, destroying the outbuildings while most chattels were saved. Insurance coverage was under ten percent of value. Community sympathy flows as residents plan rebuilding on the site. The same issue notes anniversary services at Omeimlee Presbyterian, various local notices, and Carmel Church Thank-Offering services set for November 16 with a social night to follow.
In THAMYSVILLE Ontario a reader testifies that Ba Ja Pills reduced facial pains and eye spots and eased ankle swelling. The Claflin Chemical Co. Limited advertises the pill as available at druggists or by direct shipment, Windsor Ontario. A humorous cartoon remark closes the clipping.
An old advertising pitch promotes Ferrozone as a tonic for nerves and stomach, claiming it strengthens the weak and sickly. It targets men women and children, promising despondency relief, energy, sleep aid, and overall health with a 50e price per box from dealers.
Ottawa discusses how post 1907 Meat Inspection Act changes allow dress d carcasses to enter packing houses under inspector scrutiny after ante mortem checks. Emphasizes shift from local butchers to packers, price dynamics, and need for health assurances in dressed meats.
Farmers must leave head heart lungs and liver attached to carcasses for inspection at markets under the Food Act. If organs are missing or carcasses are not properly dressed, packing houses cannot buy. Buyers on local markets help deter price manipulation by butchers rings, so producers should dress stock accordingly when marketing off the hoof.
An office boy recounts a visit from a demanding woman who insists on seeing the editor. The confrontation ends with the boy attacked, leading to the need for a new assistant at the office.
Sanders' Dress-Cutting School announces mail and installment learning for all ages 14 to 40 with a monthly personal class at Stratford, Ontario. It claims thousands of students taught and offers a $500 guarantee for non-learning, promising the only fully experienced dress cutting course in Canada and a temporary rate reduction.
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