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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1876
Page
5
A fragment mentions advertising rates for first insertions and subsequent ads, with charges for short adverts and extended periods. It notes that births and deaths notices may be provided free, and outlines quarterly billing and penalties for nonpayment.
A poetic reflection on a mother’s constant kindness and blessing from God. The speaker honors a mother’s gentle hue and tireless care, praising her impact on children and friends while considering the divine gaze above.
A poetic meditation on seeking control over fleeting life as waves erode time. The speaker laments the few grains slipping from his grasp, wondering if grasping tighter can save one from the water and the dreamlike nature of reality.
A distressed man explains his ruin after cancelling his newspaper subscription. He details fines for game and fishery laws, selling livestock, taxes, and debts, then recounts borrowing to pay newspaper costs. He laments losing cattle and crops while trying to dodge penalties and ends with a joke about a Printer's Delight amusement.
Fragmentary OCR lists items for sale including Meteor Tea at 50c per pound, Bright Sugar in several weights, Best Hyson tea, plus a 44 piece china set and a one gallon coal Wil. Details are incomplete and prices pertain to household goods.
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