14 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1893
Page
1
An old time advertisement promotes Nerviline as a cure for internal and external pains. It mentions a testimonial from Oi Walsh druggists of Veterboro and cites a large bottle priced at two dollars and an option for Nerviline for nerve relief. It alludes to social notes and a casual gathering at Min Wo HH residence.
Snowbound farmers haul wood to Lindsay for solid prices. Joseph Weatherill loses a valuable horse despite vet aid. Threshers urged to hurry before poor roads hinder travel. Mr. Magill moves a house near Preston. Miscellany on local people, movers, and a note about the Star Almanac of Montreal 1894.
The advertisement asserts Syrup of Figs acts gently on the kidneys liver and bowels to cleanse the system without claiming to be a universal cure. It stresses no bottle guarantees and avoids implying all claims are true.
Centreville notes a five two storey brick house erected by Mr Mouncey about five miles from town, presenting a grand view from its site. David Huter of Otonabee visited Cedar Valley, Geo Dyers, son of Wm Byers, returned from New York State. Rev Dr Smith of Queen's College Kingston to lecture next Friday night at Centreville church, under Centreville Ladies Auxiliary WLELMLS. Illness of Peterboro resident 3 Fair noted. hopes for recovery.
Mrs. John Sadler died peacefully at Dam after long illness reaching old age. Her funeral was held Monday at 2 pm in Presbyterian cemetery. she left daughters and a son John of Toronto, whose devotion during illness was noted. The community mourns a longstanding village resident in sorrow.
One hundred guests attended the wedding of Adah Via and Rev. Thomas McKee. The bride wore cream silk with lace and ribbon. bridesmaid Lottie Cook wore cream cashmere and silk. Best man Nickle of Toronto University. The groom, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Carlisle NY, studied at Drew Seminary and Albert College. After the ceremony, the couple toured Millbrook and Toronto with planned receptions in Albany and Carlisle.
An 19th century-style ad asserts that curing rheumatism requires pure blood and acid reduction. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism catarrh scrofula salt rheum boils and other impure blood diseases, and Hood's Pills as a gentle easy laxative to vitalize the system.
A distressed notice from Turnbull’s advertises a clearance of dress goods and textiles priced far below manufacturing cost. It details Snow Flake Serge, Baney Serge, Hopsacking, Dress Tweeds, Henrietta wool, Jersey cloths, linings, carpets, and white shirts, urging customers to buy now for significant savings amid a crowded list of fabric and clothing items.
A fragmentary item notes streets in Peterborg with references to George and Sinises Streets and a survey by Custom Suncee Siser. The legibility is limited and no clear actions or outcomes are visible.
An abrupt ad describes Relie? as a six hour remedy for kidney and bladder stress, claiming rapid easing of bladder pain and urinary retention. Marketed by A. Lancw, Druggist, it touts fast relief and cure.
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