Old Man of the Clock Tower reminiscences and Acton history
A long reminiscence from Acton notes the weekly "Old Man of the Clock Tower" column, local wind stories, and memories of Acton’s past. The piece recalls newspapers, inns, and families, inviting preservation as a pamphlet and reflecting on ordinary citizens.
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Tecurely
Actoy
Acog
Acton
Fuss Press
Annala
Hig
Sol
Johnny H
Hla Aholl
Mary
Auld Lang Syne
Teacery
Old Guard
Amdheruas
Johnny
Poullhoud
Nore
Percy
Prosperity Advice to Neighbors Urges Subtle Hustle
A vintage admonition encourages neighbors to support progress without complaint. It urges subtle self-benefit, avoiding klats or grudges, and to contribute to communal growth while not dwelling on others' advantages.
Roses and Pansies Through the Year in Friendship
In June roses flourish briefly while pansies brighten a north bed from early spring to late fall. Geraniums endure indoors after others fade, offering color when the outdoors turns white. The lasting value lies in steadfast friends who endure all four seasons. Elizabeth Perry Peck.
Tim Cassy Fates and Poor House Mention Prompt Mourning
A fragmentary dialogue recalls Tim Cassy’s death and his dependents, noting a wife and ten children. The exchange touches on charity, social duty, and Emerson quotes about courage, quiet mind, and mercy. The text blends folk talk with a quoter’s moral reflection.
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Murphy
Tim Cassy
Derry
Emerson
Hobert Louisa Htovisnson
Ode Fragments Reflect Faith and Victory in Cross Theme
Fragmentary lines express spiritual resolve through suffering and renewal. A quoted meditation praises endurance, light breaking after rain, and triumph in faith tied to the cross as emblem of victory.
Lounge Shirts Factory Bargain Winter Fair Special
Our men's wear buyer secured a large consignment of lounge shirts at a special price. Made from durable fabrics in many heat patterns and colors with smart styles. Worth $2.00 to $2.50, now offered as a Winter Fair Special at $1.59 to $4.00.
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Boyd & Caldwell
Harris
Humphreys
Forbes
Men’s Overcoats and Denim Offer Highlighted in Ad
An old newspaper ad promotes men’s outerwear including a blue denim overall with suspenders and multiple pockets. It lists sizes 34 to 44 and notes a price of 1.99 per item with a winter pair special and a reference to stock at 3226.
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Inames
Men’s Heavy Work Shirts Price Promotion
Maude from high quality black and white drill shirts described as strong durable and serviceable with post attached collars. Mentioned as a winter fall special at 1.59, compare to 2.00 otherwise. Targeted sale for sizes 14 to 17.
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Maude
Montha Asy
Men's Winter Underwear Sale at 1.45 Dollars
Mend two piece winter underwear set described as a wood heavy wool garment with drawers. Sizes 34 to 42. Regularly 1 75 per garment, now winter sale price 1.45.
Gloves and Hosiery Attract Customer Attention
Glove and hosiery offerings from Ryan Gloves for Women Miasca and Chadrea are praised for quality and service. The store notes no sale in gloves or jewelry due to space limits. A novelty silk item is advertised as a featured product.
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RYAN
Miasca
Chadrea
Hpace
Ladies' Underwear Sale On Cotton and Wool Vests
Ladies knit underwear priced with sale offers on cotton vests and wool ribbed styles. Items include cotton vests marked at sale and regular prices, wool and union vests, fleece lined options, and silk and cotton blends with reduced sale prices.
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UNION
Gale
Special Factory Purchase on Leather Mitts
A Winter Fair offer features boys leather mitts in good quality leather with knitted wrist band. Regularly valued at 400, now priced at 200.
Winter Man’s Sweater Coat Sale Across Sizes 34 to 44
A special purchase offers sturdy men’s sweater coats in plain grey, navy, brown and oxford. They feature two pockets and ribbed cuffs, well made with lining. Price list shows sizes 34 to 44 with hem at 7.50 and winter bargain price 5.96.
Huck Towels and Cradle Blankets Featured in Winter Fair Sale
Huck towels hemmed on ladies' and baby sizes offered at 25 cents each with listings for hemstitched sets. Blankets priced from 1.60 to 1.18 during the Winter Fair Sale, with colors pink and blue and sizes noted.
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HUCK
Dress Goods and Silks Winter Sale Highlights
Heavy crepe de chine 40 inches wide in multiple colors now $2.76 reg. 2.76. Black and white striped mersaline silk 38 inches wide on sale $1.29. Poplin and crepe peau silk and wool 40 inches wide priced $2.58. All wool serge 46 inches wide at sale price $1.47. Wool armata 40 inches wide in navy, Myrtle and black sale $2.10. Poplins cotton and wool weave sale items around $1.25. Wool serge 40 inches wide sale $2.10.
Lingerie and Corsets Offered in Broad Stock Sale
Bargain lingerie and corsets advertised in mixed text pledge quality white coutil medium and full bust options. Prices noted include 51.60 and 6c bale price. sale promotes imported items and gift solving appeal.
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P. Cc
Winter Fair Sale Promises Wood Aprons and Prints
A fragmented notice advertises a winter fair sale featuring item categories such as bungalow aprons made of wood with heavy stripe prints and mahogany tones. The garbled text references prices and items like mines and heavy fabrics, implying a general sale event.
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Hey
Duchess Satin Ribbons and Veils Sale Notices
Prices listed for satin ribbons in 4 4 and 6 inch widths and lace goods with discount values. Sale price per yard advertised. Slip on veils offered as a special. Federal and local shop terms implied with direct sale emphasis.
Ladies Sweater Coats and All-Wool Sweaters Sale
Clearing lot items with neconda vactory coats and all wool sweaters. Includes white maize and grey trim coats originally priced up to 1250 now listed around 8 to 10 dollars, belts and wader collars noted. Also all wool maize sweaters in white and black trimmings with prices near 13.60 to 14.50 and coats discounted to about 9.35 to 10.95.
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Neconda
Bale Rao
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Acton Hree Press
Littl
Ubat
Sone Panien
Oriilla
Tower
Whitcomb Riley
el! Co
Benlahted
Mindoo
Jane Smutiy Lansing
Min Street
Patterson Block
Hank of Nove Scotts, McEneory & Bvgna
Simeon Anderson
Dominion
Robert Agnew
Anderson
Dr. N. McGargin
James Cameron
John Wallace
Milton
Wallace
McQibbon
Thomas Clark
Elias Clark
Thomas Campbell
James Campbell
G. C
Nassagaweya
Nell Patterson
Coxe
Miller Hemstreet
Danville
Cleveland
Ohio
John O'Connor
John O’connor
Chicago
Dominion Meteo
Hyder & Mowat Glovd
Homa
Hd Army
Vic
Tom
Phil
George
Edison
Tanderneas
Kimera
Guelph
G. B. Ryan & Co
Owen Sound
Djerkiss Talcum
Hip
Alho Pipe
Wii
Conservatory
Acton Fara Pazaa
Hed Halmon
Fink Halmon
Kyl
Higeay Hall Cortes, Te
Tna
Tine
Lanka
Canada
Main Street
George Mathewon
Hia
Claude Alen McKay
Brockton
McDougalls
Jennie McDougall
Mill Street
Acton, Ont
Guelph Business College Herald Bldg
Avl. Bouck
Merchants Bank
the Merchants Bank
Georgetown
L. B. Shorey
H. R. Mimms
Ryans’. Men’s Store
More's & Wonderful Chance
Bucky
New York
Hobiery
Heconda
Diediuit
Dale Briceste
Steag
Dainty Metalls
Bece
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