29 Dec 1887
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 1887
Page
1
A chilly home scene unfolds as Archibald Stone and his wife Bettie host a stormy evening. Snowy coats, warm tea, and tender moments are contrasted with Aunt Rhoda and a sharp family clash. Archibald tries to smooth tensions while Pettie endures barbed remarks amidst a wintry house.
A portrait of Charlie Holland a well mannered boy who volunteers to mail a letter for Mrs Hampstead despite being late for school. The narration highlights his politeness honesty and strong affection for his mother, inviting readers to judge if any boy matches him.
A customer questions a pharmacist about charges for bicartonate of soda, recalling a cheaper price for a similar item yesterday. The exchange touches on prescription filling, Latin translation, and concerns about education and oxalic acid handling.
Eighteen years ago the air brake took eighteen seconds to apply to a 2000 foot train. Four cars later the time was reduced to four seconds. Recent tests show the air brake can be applied to every car on a 40 mile per hour train and stop within 500 feet, or one fourth its length, with no serious jolting.
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