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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
3
A partial listing describes items from a Centre Street household including a bed with springs a wardrobe chairs calendar wood collapsible cots a rug 9 by 12 large coal stove and pipe curtains and shades several sets of curtain material and assorted English made merchandise. Cash terms apply and the sale lists quantities and yardage notes.
A damaged OCR item hints at low prices on beverages including yellow tea and reads poorly. No clear names, dates, or places are extractable.
Omemee news notes a new ad, local births, visits, and a fine hand painted china display at Wylie’s. The week includes updates on families visiting in Goward, Bethel, and Peterboro Presbyterians, plus school principal T. C. Stephenson and new river trips. Train stops on Sturgeon Street end dusty commutes.
Omemes Boys at Kingston Camp receive commendation from Major Young for soldierly bearing and brave conduct. Bombardier Samuel Brown and Col J Lowes of the 24th Field Battery are praised alongside Col J English as the left hand man of No 4 Company and Lt Col J Blackwell in the rear.
A fragment from the Chicago News shows a young man asking about a table and weights and measures, while another figure references templating a change. The dialogue hints at standardization issues and concerns about measurement accuracy.
Millbrook resident Mrs H White of Mill Street testifies Booths Kidney Pills cured her husband after five years of backache and kidney trouble. He suffered severe pains and disordered urine before trying Booths advertised at Leach’s Pharmacy. She endorses the remedy for family use and notes its price. The Booth Company of Fort Erie distributes in Canada.
Private Putor argues the aim is not just learning the classics but ensuring the son is strongly grounded, asserting the boy is, in fact, stranded on them in a skeptical tone.
Local reader J B Cottam of Mastown NL hails Nerviline for joint and muscle pain relief calling it essential in his home. An endorsement claims one large Nerviline bottle surpasses a whole bottle of ordinary liniment. A London Opinion quip about sermon attire rounds out the item.
A humorous exchange highlights the doctor’s mix up over mumps and rheumatism, illustrating how misnaming ailments leads to comic confusion. The ad-like dialogue markets Putnam's Corn Extractor as superior to acid substitutes through playful banter.
An old advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a mild universal tonic to wake a torpid liver and energize digestion. It claims the remedy makes one brisk and lively after meals and notes 25c boxes sold by dealers. A Globe correspondent adds humorous holiday notices about transport seating, bridge etiquette, bathing warnings, a pork butcher, and a milkman sign.
An old advertisement touts Ferrzone as a non narcotic tonic that improves blood circulation and relieves brain irritation to promote sleep. It claims the product is safe for children and women, effective for nervousness and depression, and available in 50 cent boxes with warnings to use for a month or a year for immeasurable good.
The Rev J H Teney and Miss Curry attended a rural deanery meeting at Millbrook yesterday as part of the Durham district SS Convention activities.
Leading medical writers and teachers praise Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak stomach dyspepsia catarrhal stomach liver complaint and chronic bowel diseases. It claims to aid bronchial throat and lung conditions with chronic coughs and uses glycerine as a safe solvent. Endorsements from Bartholow Hare Finleywood King Scudder and others accompany a claim that the formula contains no poisons or alcohol. A free booklet of extracts from eminent authorities is offered by mail from Dr R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
Rev W C Allen rural dean of Durham preached eloquent sermons to large congregations at Christchurch Omemee St John and St James Emily last Sunday. Mrs Curry, beloved Omemee resident, is recovering from ill health as friends wish her well. Rev G C R McQuade also preached excellent sermons on the Bethel Circuit last Sunday.
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone inhalation as a simple quick cure for irritated membranes, coughing, and throat soreness. It claims inhaling the remedy delivers healing balms to inflamed tissues, strengthens the throat, and ends huskiness, with 25 cent and 1 dollar sizes available everywhere.
A Galveston report describes seven year old E G Atley of Russian parentage living in Houston as a human electrical storage source. Doctors electricians and physicians report tests show his powers when touching metal conductors or wiring. The boy reportedly generates movement light magnetism and shocks, alarming his widowed mother and prompting cautions about safeguarding him.
Special to the Mirror Mr John Fallis spent a few days last week with his son at Beasfort. Miss Westlake visited over Sunday at her home in Bethany. Mr and Mrs Harry Fallis and Mater Aubray spent Sunday on the Ine. Mrs Clarke and her son of Michigan spent last week with Mrs Clarke's brother Mr Henderson. Mr McQuade is visiting at his home in Omemee. Miss Edna Lowery spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mr and Mrs Hans visiting Miss Lynn. Miss Margaret Bell spent last week in Toronto. Mr and Mrs Goheen of Pontypool kept Sunday with Mr Sceware Fallis. Mr. Mackenzie of Omemee preached a sermon to a large congregation. The church decorated with rounds and asparagus. the choir sang well. Among visitors to Toronto Exhibition were Nat and Will Belch, Tecin Mitchell, Reid and Herb Ball, Albert Falls, Chas. Lowery and W. Fred Falls.
The many friends of Mr William Keir Sr. regret to learn he is seriously ill and in fragile health, with his condition prompting concern among family and local community members.
An advertisement claims indigestion causes nervousness sleeplessness and weakness. It argues Miona tablets strengthen the stomach stimulate digestive juices and relieve symptoms. A. Leach sells Miona for 50 cents a box with a money back guarantee if not fully satisfactory.
Tenders addressed to the undersigned for a public building at Whitby Ontario must be received by 4 00 PM Tuesday September 22 1908. Plans and forms available at the Department and Whitby post office. Tenders must use printed forms signed with real signatures and include a 10 percent cheque to the Minister of Public Works. deposit forfeited if the contract is declined or work not completed. If not accepted the cheque is returned. The Department does not bind to accept the lowest tender. By order NAP Tessier.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a quick cure for catarrh noting it cures by medicating the air you breathe with eucalyptus from Australian forests. It claims catarrh is caused by airborne germs and promises relief within minutes, backed by A. Leach’s satisfaction guarantee or money back. price is $1.00.
Peterboro Business College founded 1885 offers commercial stenography and telegraphy training. The progressive school advertises individual instruction, free YMCA privileges for out of town students, and welcomes entrants any day starting September 1 for the fall term. Principal GEO Spotton invites requests for the catalogue.
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