Advertisements and notices in Acton Press ad rates and loan offers
The Free Press Power in Acton lists advertising rates and payment terms, includes six month notices and regular weekly edition details. It promotes money to loan services from multiple solicitors offices in Acton Georgetown and Toronto with terms and contact points.
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C. McKinlay
Georgetown
Ont
Royal College of Dental Saozeons
Toronto
Tassaway
Acton
Ofice—Agnew's
Sicyssey
Wellington
Halton
Furze Perss
It will pay you to visit Day's Bookstore
A promotional note urging readers to visit Day's Bookstore to take advantage of savings and deals. The item emphasizes merchant appeal and contemporary marketing tone.
A Happy Christmas Tide Poem From Whanapay Monwich
The Acton Free Press prints a Christmas verse set in a holiday mood. The poem speaks of guests departed yet present in memory, light and love uniting the living with those above, and a call to peace and gratitude for Jesus’ sake despite strife.
Christmas at the Parsonage Brings a Quiet Union
In a cold gray Christmas week, Miss Polly Pritchard works on eighteen dolls for orphans as Parson Mellen, troubled by his lone ministry, visits the red farm house. He proposes adoption of four children and marriage, Polly agrees, and they unite the parsonage with a loving, blended family for Christmas and beyond.
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Misa Polly Pritchard
Misa Polly
Gribbage
Miss Polly
Mrs. Gribbage
Georgietta Fullerton
Mr. Mellen
Isabel
Janie
Bell
George Fullerton
Robbie
Hobbie
John
Polly Pritchard
Polly
Pepa Calla
Mr.Mellen
Red
Polly Britchard
Meller
Bur Yong
Christmas Greeting Poem Note in Sacred Tone
Christmas brings goodwill with a friendly greeting and wish for peace. The poem urges forgiveness of foes as a noble act under the evergreen tree, reflecting seasonal kindness and cordial spirit.
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Norry
Acton Settlement Aims To Build Public Confidence
A statement from local leaders expresses commitment to staying in Acton and running business on solid principles to earn public trust and support. The message emphasizes stability, community confidence, and prudent conduct to sustain operations.
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Acton
Shod Horses Featured In Special Business Section
Interfering horses are carefully shod and cared for as a special feature in the business section, highlighting equine care and latest trends.
Santa Claus Poem for Christmas Night
A nasal playful verse describes Santa as a jolly old fellow with white hair blue eyes and rosy cheeks. It notes his chimney entry and exit and a bag of sweets and toys for good girls and boys as he visits on Christmas night.
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Fanny
Christmas season merges faith and folklore in reflections
A Victorian style reflection notes Christmas as a happy season where Christian and pagan sentiments blend. It recalls the Nativity prophecy and the birth of Jesus, situating the event in biblical dates and ancient history with reverent tone.
Christmas Day Returns Home With Generous Spirit
Frosty air and ice in the brooks greet a season of joy as households prepare feasts and households welcome loved ones home. The poem lauds charity and faith, urging generosity to the poor and celebrating the blessing of giving this Christmas.
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Statera
Brothers
Baking Powder Debate Reaffirms Royal Brand Superiority
Albany Journal reports Prof. W G Tucker and Prof. W P Mason analyzed baking powders in Albany and Troy, endorsing Royal Baking Powder for purity and wholesomeness. Tucker declares the report correct and comprehensive, noting quicker leavening and preservation of flour’s best elements as key advantages.
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Albany
N. Y
W.G. Tucker
Albany Medical College
W.P. Mason
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
Messrs
Tucker
Mason
Journal
State
Tacker
Medical College
Prof. Tucker
Keppér
Dear Old Santa Claus Time Keeps Christmas Wonder Alive
The write up recalls Santa Claus as a mythic yet comforting figure at Christmas. It notes childhood awe at his universal visits and large pack, the eventual discovery of the myth, and how hope and generosity bridge wealth gaps during the season.
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Santa Claus
The Mistletoe Bough and Ancient Uses
The mistletoe figures in Rotan rites and Druids lore with legends of protection from poison fertility and cures. A belief ties kissing under it to marriage prospects, suggesting regional marriage trends tied to the plant’s presence or absence.
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Charles Dudley Warner
Druids
Christmas Yuletide Customs and Superstitions Across Europe
The article describes old time Christmas practices such as dancing in, apple bobbing, treacle cake on treetop, and the Yule log burning as a universal rite. It notes beliefs of protection from lightning, and Norways King Olaf forbidding burning the Yule log under severe penalties. It mentions cattle kneeling in prayer at midnight and bees singing in hives.
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Norway
Olaf
A Word to Boys at Christmas Tide
A nostalgic exhortation urges boys to be kind and generous during Christmas. The text promotes sharing with those in need, even small acts of charity, and emphasizes humility over boasting. It reflects a moral message from a bygone schoolroom setting.
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Printing House
Ontario
Vian
SATS
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H. P. Moore
Rixin
Business Directory
HH. Lowry
M. B
M.C. P.S
Trinity College
Callere of Physicians and Surgeons
Frederick Street
Aton
L. L. Bennett, L.D.S
Ohn Lawson
Kenny Bros. Boot and Shoe Store
Gy Pres
McLean
Ormej—Town Hall
A. McLeas
J “A. Mowat
Bauuinti
Louietian
Newny Pepe
Mitchell
Songer, Coxveyancen
E Orvice First
Ciltipion
Main Street
Milton
Berristers
Younste Asp
GronvEtown
Creelman’s
King Street East
Baird
Bs“ Laidlaw. & CO
Buritsians & Sonteriors
Imperial Bank
Welington Street
Exchange Alley
Jons Burs
Q. C
Larpran
A. Mosres
Grougr Karrece
G W. Badgerow & CO
Sv Church Street
Sohn Carson
H.C
Henry Grist
Ottawa
Caxapal
J .A. Murray
Church Street
Acton P.O
Ferns
Yam. Hemstreet
Er sAcis
T. F. Chapman
St. George's Square
Guelph
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J.daley
Thompson & Jackson
Ominion
Yiel Dine Parshewse
Europe
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Acton Banking CO Y
Christie & CO
Thos. G. Moore
Business College
Gelph
Canada
United States
M. Maccormice
Wtf
Coal & Wood
C. 8. Smith
James Brows
County OF
F.W. Stone
Cnns
Davidson
John Taylor
N. B
Thos. Ebbage
Excelsior
John Nelson
Naval
T. Statham
Johanlan Barber Shop
Mie Steeer
J. B. Weavan
Day's Bookstore
Mr. Day
England
TOY Books
Cloth Hall
Moscow Beavers
NAP Beavers
Acton Free Press
Whanapay Monwich
Jesus
Robbie Mellen
Bete
Dell
Little Bell
Olf Miss Grampus
Misa Collyer
Sewing Society
Papa
Jesus Christ
Galiles
Christ
Nazareth
Ab J. Iyte
Shaw & Crundy
Merchant Tailors
Quebeso
Guelpe
John H. Hamilton
Bay of Fundy
Alexander Taylor
Narties
Rutledge & Crosson, Butchers
R. Holmes
Rutledge & Crosson
Andrew Teskey
P. J. Ssir
Andrew Thsbey
Gertie
Hare I
Eromanuel
Christ the Lord
David
Augustus
Antium
Solomon
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