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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
2
A provincial candidate remarks on increased support and a county election date set for December with January runoff options. Road policy hints at abolishing statute labor and funding main roads via municipal debentures. Industry and insurance reports note widespread demand for 1890s insurance data and a global reach, while rail rate debates hint at a proposed two cent national railway fare to boost industry and mobility.
The article reports gains and shifts in voter majorities for Mr. Barber across towns including Acton Oakville Milton Milton Georgetown Bronte and Norval. It notes parallels and contrasts with March election results and highlights a surprising turnover at Postville with Barber's majority shrinking from 65 to 26. Bell's School in Nelson Township again tied.
Fragmented text reports the death of Berths Lambert in Erin from diphtheria at age 18 and mentions funeral arrangements at Fairview cemetery. It notes planned services led by Rev. T B Forbes and Rev H A McPherson, with others from Acton, and hints at a bridge project near the creek with a misattribution to John Duff.
The piece critiques Windyhangh by Graham Travers and discusses the December Cosmopolitan article by Julian Ralph. It notes the Canadian Almanac of 1890 and praises the series illustrations by W. L. Taylor, with attention to Longfellow and Hiawatha content.
A fragmented notice discusses counterfeit or misprinted bottle wrappers and repeated advertisements for a tonic. It mentions Dr D B Cargh and Mrs Brewer cured of secrofala, claiming relief after using four bottles of Bleniria Bittershee amid long illness.
A U.S. reader reports a remarkable recovery from a prolonged cough using Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. A Shelby, North Carolina customer purchased the remedy, noting sleep and night relief after two bottles, with a regular size at 50 cents and 1.00. The claim is presented with an endorsement from Quarles and mention of Toronto Presby Church events.
The Square Store on Main Street Acton discounts clothing and shoes after overbuying for the season. To clear inventory before holidays, profits and cash discounts drop, with some items sold at cost. New season stock remains on hand, advertised as good quality and not sweatshop-made.
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