04 Dec 1884
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1884
Page
1
Advertising rates and terms for the Penhis Free Panes publication list subscription prices in advance and arrears, billing by column and line with discounts for annual payments, deadlines for copy, and notices that changes require editor approval and must be in the office by 9 am Monday.
A dense listing of Acton Ontario professionals including M B Lowry and M D Webster physicians surgeons dentists veterinarians and architects, plus lawyers notaries and a bookbinder. The notice advertises dental painless techniques nitrous oxide vitalized air and dental services at Queen Street West and Agnew's Hotel, with other services in Georgetown and Acton.
A fragment mixes a mother’s vow of love with a long tale of a untrainable raven named Sphinx. The bird aids a young man Alfred by guiding him to safety from criminals, then remains a cherished, unusual companion in a Quaker gentleman’s office.
In England years ago I bought softcover pictures titled Scenes and Castles in England Bootland Ireland and Wales. They depict well remembered places by emigrants now in Canada. All works are by eminent artists, framed in gilt, offered at low cost. Frames alone are worth the price. Also an assortment of Ladies and Children underwear advertised and solicited from Acton area residents.
Fragmentary text mentions residents and agents in a town and city context and references travelers intended for sale. Lacks clear names, dates, or concrete actions.
A short reflective note quotes Dr. Peck on how family separation through hardship can deepen faith. It contrasts worldly vanity with the solid realities of the world to come and the promise of heavenly reunions.
A fragment urges following honest business hours and visible presence for shops. It warns against scheming and urges respecting words, helping others within means, and thinking independently rather than fashionable giving. The tone emphasizes integrity, generosity, and personal responsibility.
The text recounts Holloway's Pill and Ointment history, noting its growth from a small sale to worldwide demand. It highlights the founder mixing ingredients by hand and claims rising sales despite steam engine obstacles. The piece claims broad, grateful endorsement.
The text presents a fragmented poem style on grief and detachment. It contrasts darkness with a fleeting glow, questioning attachment to forms and seeking light amid sorrow. The imagery shifts among roses, larks, and jointed features to convey resilience.
A confused fragment from a Stockton school scene shows a worker asking about missionaries from Africa and how English and Sudanese people get along. The minister replies that the differences are hard to tell, noting religious beliefs and regional contrasts without clear conclusions.
An English noble asks what Americans are like as an American host replies that they are not aristocrats but “plenty of them over here.” The guest quips about hereditary titles while a witty English observer notes the distinction between aristocracy and the common set.
A garbled OCR passage mocks ledger phrasing and echoes of religious terms and fiscal notes. It references a bishop rumor, confirmation, the Mississippi River, the U S Treasury, taxes, and a stray line about an eagle and a thief. The text blends scattered nouns and phrases into a fractured historical artifact.
A fragmented reflection on how books relieve dullness and refresh the mind. The narrator notes reading can lift spirits, sharpen the senses, and provide entertainment that contrasts with daily work and habit, inspiring pleasure and a renewed view.
Fragmentary OCR style text praises bitters as a life giving remedy and claims significant savings on doctor bills. Mentions B-bottle and rapid satisfaction but lacks clear facts, dates, or identifiable persons or organizations.
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