Acton Dairy Confectionery and Life Insurance Notice
Local notice from Nicklin of Acton announces new confectionery and bakery services at West Bower Street including biscuits cheese and fresh goods. Also advertises Corsty or Harros life insurance agent with neatly executed binding services. Date February 2, 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horrow
Hysiwan
Samreon, &c
Ees
New York
Naplarty Canada
Qam
Ita
West Bower Street
Acton
Travelers Life and Accident Insurance Company Ad
The Travelers advertise low cost life and accident policies on a cash basis with no medical exam. They boast deposits with the Dominion government and large paid cash benefits, claiming to be the world’s largest accident insurer with 436,000 policies written and over 2.565 million paid in benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isfance
Living Too Fast Confessions of a Bank Officer
A bank teller narrates debt pressures and a plan to move into a furnished three story English basement house to surprise his wife Lilian. He schemes to use Aunt Rachel’s cash to fund the move while concealing the debt and finances from creditors and his wife.
Bank Officer's Expensive Dream House Farce
A bank clerk narrates a lavish plan to furnish an English basement home with thousand-dollar spending, promising debt payoff while padding expenses. He deceives creditors, evades immediate payment, and relies on expected salary increases, culminating in an opulent but precarious setup for his wife Lilian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian
Lilun
Buckleton
Parker’s
Buckleton’s
Shaytop
Bristlebach
Parker's
Uncle Halliard
Tom Flynn
Glasswood
Making Money in Business
A piece on prudent business practice advises entering commerce with cash capital, avoiding credit start ups, and buying only cash. It urges neat, low stock levels, fair dealing, single pricing, and reliable advertising to attract customers. It stresses honesty and steady profit through steady trade and public presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Paul
Durham Bull Duke of Kent to Serve Cows at Esquesing
Durham Bull Duke of Kent aged stallion, bred by Mr. Stone of Guelph from Sultana the 7th, by Duke of Botinanos, will serve cows on lot 24 at Esquesing. Terms: Durham 85 dollars, Grades 2 dollars. Alex Waldie Esquesing February 1 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke F
Kent
Love Mapped by Marriage and Moral Threads
A reflective column blends aphorisms on marriage choice and social expectations with notes on health ventilation and daily life. It surveys love tied to wife mistress or societal lady, and quotes on virtue, fashion, and human folly. The piece closes with curt gossip and local observations.
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Teller
Len
Vers
Els
Fen
Ko E the ‘Bett
I. Lowrys
Nicelin
Henderson
Agent Canada Assurance Co
Orfice
Glasgow
Beg
Matileson
Main
Georgetown
Urs. Hanna
W. Cooper
Guelph
Misis
Pplebe & Simpson
Renee
Main Street
Laidlaw
Altornerent Law Sallester
Chancery
Hamillton
Milton, Mainestreet
Milton Omice
B.w. Campbell
Milton Ome
L. Drake
Nicklin, Acton
Jas. Matthews
Mereactite
Waterloo
Nts
Esre
Vince
H.L. Drake
Waite P States
Europe
Canuta
Draegh.smith
Tilliaw Wafkens
Gener
AL S. S.r
ABTEK
Lozize
Plasterer
Aal
Esero Deser
Pilin
Piastrriong
Rougu
Dane
Couaranisee
Gsris
Chuppahg Pally
Ussucarallkiniscfur
Corsty
Harros
Q. 5
Life Insurance Agent
A&coat
Montreal Telegraph Co
Om Commission
Ssin House
Balway Station
Reellent Accomm
Laric
Thys. Campbell
Uolice
Ofice
Boveri
Agnew
Propriewt
Wellington
Ffalten
Free Press Office
Rockword
Smplton Planing “Mills
J. R. Mitchell
Brsorcey
St. George's Square
Cuelps
Rpravelers
Acci
Ent
Hartford, Conn
Secord’ ‘Bros
Fane
Mee
Dominion
Lath
BROWN
Hall Action
Rowell & ‘Co
York
C. F
Russell
Adelais Street
Toronto
Wilson Irwin
Captain Halliard
Aunt Rachel
Springhaven
Rachel
George
Bimbels
Mississippi
Senate
House of
Miz Issippi
Alex. Waldie, Esquesing
Turkey
The
Weat
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