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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
3
Savings department offers special depots with deposits from $1 and up at current interest rates. Mr Elvingstone, agent, provides dedicated watch repairs and trustworthy service. Geo Hynds, Acton, Ontario.
The edition notes local events and notices from Acton with brief items on community affairs, announcements, and public matters of interest. Contents reflect a small town periodical style typical of early 19th century local papers.
Mr John Ruddiolk sells his Church Street dwelling to Mr Noble and plans to move to Southern Manitoba next week. Also, Mr Thomas Perryman purchases the Young Street property from Mr Adam Cook and Campbell purchases Grindell’s new shop site. The Brick Church mission anniversary and county Orangemen events are noted along with school fundraising for Halton Armenian relief and county lectures.
The Knox Church congregation observed its fifty second year since organization and the second anniversary of the new edifice opening with Rev. J A Morrison of the Most Presbyterian Church Toronto preaching both services. The sermon was praised as eloquent and practical with strong gospel exposition. Mrs Macpherson received a warm welcome and gifts from the congregation during the reception after the evening service.
Local sale features heavy discounts across dress goods and staples. Promoted items include 44 inch all wool fabrics, cottons, linen and twill flannelettes, bleached linens, and damask tablecloths at half to one-third off, plus White Underwear Sale and Corset selections. Also offered are gloves, scarfs, nets, flowers, and fur accessories with notable prices and limited quantities.
An 18th century patent medicine claim describes an excellent remedy for various throat and lung affections. The text emphasizes relief of irritation, coughing, and inflammation with no detailed formula or dosage provided.
Ryan & Co announces a damaged linen sale starting February 18 featuring towels towelling damask table linen and napkins with minor flaws such as weaving imperfections pin holes or slight soiling. Items include towelling in various widths and sizes, linen towels and cotton towels at significantly reduced prices.
A catalog lists 172 bleached silver damask table cloths in sizes 1 to 33 yards. Prices range from 5 to 7 dollars, with many items slightly damaged and marked by a red string opposite the damaged parts.
Damaged stock of Bleached Linen Napkins about 50 dozen offered at just over half price. Includes bleached damask tabling and unbleached table damasks with multiple yardages and sale ends. Emphasis on low prices and readiness by Thursday morning February 18th.
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