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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
3
Orillia Packet notes that readers unfamiliar with the Toronto photo of Rev. J H Sheppard of Coldwater would be surprised by his appearance, suggesting the image does not reflect the person.
Feel weak and exhausted Ferrozone is an instant blood maker and purifier. It boosts appetite aids digestion and builds tissue. It strengthens muscles and nerves increases weight and energy for laborers office workers ministers teachers and growing girls and women. Five cent boxes sold by dealers.
Mt. Pleasant hosts Wm McAdoo and John Mitchell pair as Omemee residents exchange greetings. Peterboro events draw several locals including T J Parsons and J Morrison while Peterboro Fair attendees include J D Thornton and Wm Elliott. Thanksgiving Harvest services at Christ Church Ocupation and Wylie's showcases hand painted china headline the town.
Mount Pleasant items record visits by Mrs H J McLean to Port Hope and Miss Pearl Lowe's Port Hope trip. Daisy Courtney returns from Linden Valley. A church outing to Ebenezer Church occurs with a 5 to 20 Mt Pleasant win over Ebenezer. Baseball plans toward Baltimore hinted. Teacher Miss Loyd praised. several local residents visited Omeme and Millbrook. A runaway incident damages a buggy but occupants uninjured.
A jumble of 19th century advertising copy touts Nerviline for sore throats colds and nerves. Putnam’s Painless Corn Exactor Dr Hamilton’s Pills and Ferrozone are promoted for health and beauty with testimonials and prices. A Boston man jokes about paying debts and marriage plans while minor social banter appears.
Mrs W T Lough Ida caries a cache of aged books, papers, pictures and letters. The collection includes Trader's Companion printed 102 years ago and a Peterboro Gazette issue from April 17 1847. It notes wolf certificates from 1845 46 and lists magistrates certifying claims. Also includes funeral barges of Lord Nelson from 1806 and funeral car photos.
Aware that marriage and motherhood strain women, the piece promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for weakness and health decline. It touts natural ingredients, no alcohol, and physician endorsement, urging consultation with Dr. Pierce at Buffalo for treatment.
Durham County residents report relief from backache and kidney discomfort after using Booths Kidney Pills advertised at Leachs Pharmacy. Testimonial from Mrs T Haddon of Millbrook Ontario credits the remedy with ending nightly awakenings and fatigue. Product sold by dealers for 50 cents by The R T Booth Co Fort Erie Ontario.
Mr John Weir buys a valuable hound from Mr Allie Fee. WYLIE S promotes Hand Painted China as wedding gifts and china wedding presents, urging readers to view the display as worth seeing and reasonably priced. The notice emphasizes the china must be seen to be appreciated.
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