Free Press Advertising Rates and Notices, Acton Ontario
The Free Press printed at the Power Printing House in Acton Ontario informs readers of subscription terms, mailing arrangements, advertising rates, and legal requirements. Rates include 1 cent per line for first insertion and 7 cents per line for subsequent insertions, with professional cards at ten dollars per year. The notice warns against special benefits for individuals and outlines quarterly rate structures and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabseribes
UlLall
Rotenteise
Gacties of
Wellington
Halton
Ratthe Fu Press
Acton
Aisanther
Cuma
General Banking Notice from Storey Christie & Co
An old classified banking notice from Seton Ontario listing Storey Christie & Co as bankers. It advertises money loaned on approved notes and mentions customers to Cent Store and Cheap Cash Bazar with references to Guelph and Wyedtrain Street.
Winter Flaid An elegant prepara tion for Roughaces of the Skin
An 1848 Guelph advertisement for skin care and veterinary products. It promotes Winter Flaid as an elegant preparation for rough skin, chapped hands, sore lips, and a whey remedy. Prepared by W.G. Smith & Co at Thorley’s Worge and Cattle Food. Also notes Diamond Byes and dispensing chemists, with Guelph location and date December 10.
Cutton Sree Aires Tutesvey Monsise Dre
Fragmentary text mentions dates and names. Limited readable facts include a 27 date and sequence codes L883 in a historical clipping context.
New Year Greeting Poem Fragment
A fragmented New Year verse reflecting on hopes and cheer. The speaker envisions renewal and trust as the year begins, with imagery of blooms and light guiding hearts toward brighter days.
Christmas Day Salvation in Redlands Mystery
In a snowy village, Robert Dyson faces a false accusation and a web of betrayal. He vows public truth, aids John Buchanan, and confronts a plot by Carrie Buchanan. A rescue on a collapsing bridge saves Buchanan, revealing the truth and ending in reconciliation and a hopeful, if bittersweet, future for Dyson and Helen D'Almaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dyson
Hhose
Helen D'Almaine
Helen D'Almaiie
Robert
John Buchanan
Jotun Buchanan
Mounie
Yilico-Station
Meenie
Ing
Redlands
Cambridge
Manse Gate
D‘almaine
Helen
Lome
John Uachillan
Bob Dyson
Robert Dugan
Jim
Rober Dy Oo
Carrie
Bob
Lama
Yson
Mennie
Euda
Helen D’almaine
Lis
Glowing Star Seen Over Eastern Sky
A bright star appeared over the eastern sky and sent glorious rays across the night. The vision was described as moving toward the heavens, with a sense of divine promise and a holy day approaching for all to meet and celebrate.
Christmas at Bracebridge Hall Reflects Pagan and Christian Traditions
The piece discusses Christmas as a blend of pagan and Christian elements from Druids to Saturnalia, with carols, wassail, and revelry mingling with Christian observance. It notes Santa Claus, Maid Marian, and the Lord of Misrule amid holiday feasts, lighting, and communal hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Bracebridge Hall
Maid Marian
Santa Claus
Uris
Ely
Rules for the Journey of Life in Old Prose
A compact set of maxims advising restraint humility and patience in conduct. It warns against ridicule especially in worship and politics urges calm speech gratitude and cheerful bearing. The text critiques idle vanity and notes a sea lore image of idle gentry like abandoned hulls with a monkey aboard.
Warning on drink harms for young men in business life
A public exhortation urges young men to quit drinking intoxicants noting health and manhood decline and loss of better employment opportunities in the business world.
A New Year Cheer From D Mennary Faure
The poem laments the old year dying and welcomes the new with wishes of happiness. Children send greetings as bells chime and farewells mix with hopeful good wishes.
Letter on a young husband delaying Lodge membership
A four weeks married wife asks The Sun whether her clerk husband should join a Masonic or Odd Fellows lodge. The Sun advises postponing membership until the couple can afford necessities, noting doctors, a stove, baby carriage, and other costs justify waiting. It emphasizes age twenty one is fine for joining, but financial duties come first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Borry
Ao Lodge
Lodsey
Goat Cavalry
Peck
San
Rain Gambling and Global Bets in Monsoon Markets
The piece describes mischievous gambling customs across regions. It notes Spanish style fly betting in South America and a Bombay rain gambling trend near Mombadevi Chowk. Players bet on whether rain will fall within a set time, amid common local wagers and social temper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Bombay
Mombadevi Chowaky
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Gutton Free Press
theMasien
Free Press Power Printing House
Jull Sealet
Acton, Ont
Hallascrath
Ein Ayrad Hs
Aia
Aigal
Weer
PB. Moore
Bornean
Darai
Msrtapir
H. Lowry
M.B
Das Trinity College
L. Bennete
George @ taeg
Ohn Lawson
Santo Vermixagt Cortese
Tososte
Suneos
Oat
Keaner & Son
Edie
J. Fisher
Georgetown
T.d. Fisher
C. H. Riggs
L.D
Eithe
Ricos & Ivour
Tobhaxte
Campbell's Hotel
An. AL
Imos
L. Acten
McLezx
Netary Publica Acton
Secord’s Block
Gueips
Ontario
Thieen's
Market Rasim
W B. Bragg
Rokkusu
Henry Geint
Neo Dey
Esses Sona
TY. Chisiarn
Hugeeister
St. Geone’s Square
Guelph
Canada Lime
Tolton's
Res
Smith
Slogre
P.O
Elaware Farhs
J.D. Hendricks
Houston
Philadelphia
Spearsman
Acton Banking Co.y
General Banking
Stner
Risto
Jas.e.kidner
Cuelph Cloth Hall
Ordeos
Great Ui Dio Lewis
Wolth
Fancy Coods
DAS 2 Boskstore
Gullpe
IND
Waltham Movement
B. Savace
Hidinbotham
W.G. Smith & CO
Thorley
W. G. Smith & CO
Tahes
Mattifews
Fire Insurance Co
Dominion Steamship Co
Canadian Loan & Savings Co
Toronto
Queens Bench, &c
Cutton Sree Aires
Theiss
P UR Story
Timowit
Ckys
Christus
Srothet
D. Mennary Faure
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