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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
2
A jumble of 19th century notes covering Ontario byelections dates and political actions. Mentions Simcoe February polling, Masons baring saloon sellers in Ohio, tariff visits, and Canadian labour law talks. Reports on Ontario county representation shifts and 1890 trade figures with Britain and Canada.
Mrs McRobbie marked her seventh birthday with a daylong gathering at Mr Wm Kitching's. Erin visitors Miss EE Currie and her mother attended with many pupils and parents from Nassagawoya No 9. Junoh baskets accompanied a surprise presentation of a parlor rocking chair and autoharp to Miss Carrie, teacher of No 9. Colin Cameron chaired the evening session with violin by Lamb and Leichmien, followed by Miss Carrie seated beside him and an address read by Minnie Molsaghlin.
Reported auction near Isvarton where John Carryow sold to John McKinnon for 4000 dollars. In Guelph district farms changed hands including Kirkland farm to John Gibson for 85850. Local officials include Dr Greer appointed Medical Health Officer and water reservoir shortages noted in Milton. A grand concert for the R Oharah and a plan to appeal to the Supreme Court are mentioned along with several local business changes.
Contemporary testimonials from Mrs. Benjamin Smith and others describe relief from pain dizziness and weakness during the change of life using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The letters credit the medicine with stopping headaches restoring energy and improving health after months of illness.
A fierce storm with thunder and vivid lightning disrupted Georgetown activities as church congregations united to welcome Rev. Thus. We Roger the new pastor. A welcome supper followed by music and addresses showcased community resilience amid health and schooling changes and library expansions.
The item notes difficulties in securing good Cornets and Corsets without paying extra for maker names. It cautions buyers about foreign makes and makers chasing reputations for high tribute. It hints that some corsets are overpriced and urges learning true worth at the Corset-counter.
Store advertises moral selling with trust and satisfaction guarantees. Offers mantles including 2 fawn mantles with velvet collars at 9.50 and 12.50, a black Irish frieze mantle at 5.50, and more silk lined options priced from 7.00 to 16.00 previously.
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