21 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
1
Partial text shows subscription terms with pricing and deadlines. It mentions one dollar, advance payment, and that subscriptions terminate when time expired. It includes advertising rates: ten cents per line for first insertion and six cents per line for subsequent insertions.
A repair shop advertises complete capability to perform repairs on machinery and agricultural implements. It handles steamfitting, horse shoeing, and general blacksmithing. Woodwork repairs are done neatly in a refactory manner and teaching of implements of any make is offered.
The notice touts deposits and interest, mentions Vargo deposits and farmer advances, and notes no charge for Sulea Motes collection in Guelph. It argues against bicycle agents offering credit, urging cash purchases to save at least $10 per wheel, listing models at 32 36 38 43 and 50 with a request for a catalogue.
The fragment notes a brisk careful chopping process described as prompt. It lacks specific people places or events to build a fuller report.
A narrator recalls a night of poetry and misadventure in a garret and on a country bike. A surprise court visit reveals a romance with a mysterious benefactor who turns out to be Sir Frederick, the American millionaire uncle Thomas and the revelation of a hidden inheritance.
A neglected bicycle, gifts, and a wary uncle unfold in a quiet domestic scene. Katie, its hopeful recipient, weighs pride and shame as she recalls her family's modest past and a distant relative’s arrival after forty years, amid dust and small dreams.
A humorous tale recalls Roy who loves gum, leaving pink and gray wads around and getting his gum stuck in church. It contrasts a bachelor’s failed attempt to amuse a child with the child’s determined quiet after a dramatic demand to cry louder.
A tale from London recounts the crown princess of Italy drawing keen interest during her visit. Montenegro’s royal family is noted as venerable yet poor and small in court size. In Rome, a lady in waiting advised the princess on court etiquette, which she met with cool wit, praising how well things are done at court despite its novelty.
A methodical citizen questions a letter from Mr. Happige over the top dated 1890. He explains the writer intended to avoid error and recalls the long effort to adjust the date and the desire to be certain before making the levy.
An English critic notes a Chicago News view that men prefer shorter women who look up to them. Tall women are seen as dignified and distant, prompting less courting and more awe, while short women receive more affectionate attention.
The article notes observers doubting or confirming that black people can blush, with increased blood to the skin intensifying blackness. It cites Dr Burgess and accounts of a brownish tint appearing on suddenly addressed individuals, though reddening is not visible on ebony skin.
A reflective meditation on inner beauty over bodily allure. The author contrasts physical charm with soul virtue, praising kindness, peace, and hope while warning that authentic beauty endures beyond superficial appearances. A religious voice cites Christ and eternal city as true beauty.
The prisoner appears before the magistrate charged with vagrancy. He claims to work more than half the time and quips he works in prison. The exchange lands as a humorous scene amid a print of spring humor and claims of blood purification by Lupod’s Barua purifying.
A faded handwritten note reveals memories of a family gathering and childhood friends. The narrator reflects on past joys and losses, the longing of kin, and a long-forgotten plea to return. The piece closes with meditation on worry and the quiet wisdom of calm living.
The dialogue shows Fox urging Knox to attend Biggina's funeral this afternoon while Knox resists, citing a general aversion to funerals. Fox notes Biggina was a friend, pressing for an exception in his honor.
A midrash style admonition urges thrifty women to avoid faded gowns and use Diamond Dyes to renew home gowns at low cost. The ad touts ease of use and warns against imitation dyes, urging buyers to insist on the Diamond brand for reliable results.
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