To-day in business a parable on fair dealing and restraint
A garbled 18th or 19th century text laments merchants who overcharge while praising the Quaker-founded English trade ethic. It warns against greed and urges reasonable pricing and integrity, citing Marshall, a figure linked to moral commerce, as a model for merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murahull
Tata
Fale
Marshall Viole
Wudkeus
Heford
Marshall
England
Sharya
Dearborne
Charly
Chartia
Old Acton Town Memories of Grand Trunk and Plank Road
An elderly correspondent recalls life in Acton and Georgetown, detailing early travel on the Grand Trunk Railway and the wooden plank road to Oakville. He describes family trips from Georgetown to Acton, Markland, and Cornwall, with references to local figures, churches, and bridges, plus vivid notes on roads, tolls, and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adoy Haya
Hang Town
Canpantonie Ag
John P Hecon
Gila
Quaiph
Anton
Cuntonier
Ulied Deutravad
Cvat
Bie
FBI
WNL
Aldietie
Hiei
Ida
Trin
Caledon
Seheenpea
Levent
Roy Atten Guy
Taamp
Ceorgetown
Janes Young
Woouiog
Montreal
Georgetown
Harboe
le van
Randwad
Janis Volta
James Vining
Ana
Janjow
Georgstown
Keun Fahorman
Acton
Frank ‘Traylor
Wae
Monty
Hove
Mato Covar
Bron Keone
Nat
Bohol
JameusEaipooters
Houde Inn
Ny Waalo
Q.T
Tne
Htroat
Ms. Young
Cornwall
Tehe
Ork
Andrew
Jim Rob
Stratford
Grand Trunk
Cabernat
Italia
Het Thorn
Shan'y Lake
Cajeduu
Oakvilla
Airinigors
Coveradt
Trdasinoh
Waquesipyes
Honda
Oukvie
Thode- Anya
Actant
Oldman
Delubiong Dispelled Youth Message From Bystander
Fragmented OCR text shows a cryptic bystander note or speech fragment mentioning youth, heartbreak, and a disjointed reference to Miami. The readable parts hint at a public notice or informal message without a clear event or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honttmantal
Miami
Fragmented Tale of Love and Death in Port Alone
An incoherent manuscript fragment describes a town, Port Alone, with a narrator recalling a long life of love and loss. It references a widowed woman, a devoted cowherd, a dying man whose hymns resolve into questions of faith, and a graveyard scene in Durham County Outs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atary
Port
Yre
Marly
Waa Lake
Durham’ County
Tin
Over feeding of poultry causes harm and waste
An article discusses over feeding in poultry, blaming poor quality feed, underworked birds, and lack of exercise for low egg yield and health issues. It notes farmers face higher costs, with some venturing to improve care through better rationing and more activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong
Avery Fistawag
Elroy
Old transcription notes spark confusion in Atlad Day report
Fragmentary transcript of Atlad Day remarks includes garbled phrases about many owners and a real musical chair event. The text mentions Newton Transcript and references a plant and a ban but lacks clear facts, dates, or actions.
Corrugated Metal Roofing Trade Note
A fragmentary notice shows W. F. Mooney as agent for corrugated metal roofing products. The text is damaged but mentions buyers in Acton and Hill's Store with references to local dealers and installations.
February Bargains in Local Textile Market
A garbled February sale listing outlines fabric types and prices. It references velour, broadcloth, cotton print, merino blue and white cloth, and various yardage costs. The legible terms suggest a fabric sale with marked discounts and assorted yard measurements.
Plan improves ad copy and printing efficiency
The Shoe and Leather Journal argues that a planned approach to advertising allows more time for writer and printer, yielding better copy and less last minute rush. It claims the plan reduces interruptions and produces convincing ads that pull customers.
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Hondo
Hanady
Charley
Vurley
Drury
Deury
Kitchey
Holowen
Qrio
Biel
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OLD Man
Clock Tower
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Qukeaathor
Myvelf
Frank Homalye
Pater McDougall
London
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Coorgatown
Weevound
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Ivo
Plantat
Alwayn Acini
Newton Transcript
Carter Investmar
Ilph
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Fred Gook
W. F. Mooney
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Hill
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ATI Guelph Business College
Feral Wollding
Guelph
WAH Fovmn PO
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Guyadinyt
Meru
Atria
Starkman
Dodge Bros. Motor Cars
John Leishian
Toronto
Hudson-Parker. Sales Corporation Limited Vey
Milton, Ontanio
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