22 Jan 1885
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1885
Page
1
A fragmented 19th century advertisement lists medical and dental offerings. Dr Webster, surgeon and physician, advertises women and children care, nitrous oxide dental extraction, and general medical services. Other professionals named include Mr Henry Grist, a solicitor, and various architects and notaries, with locations in Acton and Georgetown.
Acton shop advertises a vast selection of confections and fruits including dates oranges lemons and nuts. It promises fresh supply in bulk or can and offers various serving styles with holiday wishes. Call and visit the store for a Merry Xmas.
Aviany pric to Mike com for new goods arriving from England France Germany and New York. Values more to glass goods and satchels in transit to Louisiana.
A buyer describes acquiring Pictures of old country castles from England Scotland Ireland and Wales. The frames by Artis Frames are 16x28 inches and priced low. the seller notes the frames are worth the asking prices and highlights the portraits by eminent artists.
EA 86 re engaged Mr A A Davidson a former watch repairer noted as careful and conscientious urges the public to bring in their watches for repair.
A brief note asserts strong endorsement of in-house manufactured items. The message emphasizes self reliance and quality, urging confidence in the products available to readers.
A lyrical piece contrasts Scottish pride with migration to Canada. The narrator recalls Ben Nevis and homeland glory, then laments landowners parceling estates. A later vignette shifts to a humorous social scene involving Edwina Alden and cousins as New Year’s plans unfold.
The article advertises Scientific American as an established weekly devoted to science mechanics engineering discoveries versions and patents with illustrated content. It promotes a comprehensive cyclopedia of information and lists agents and patent office services by Masih Co and Stewidwey New York offering patent assignments rights and information on patents in multiple countries.
The text urges those who grumble to adopt cheerful talk and action. It cites experiments by medical scientists showing how constant complaint weakens mood and prospects, while constructive speech and faith can spark a revival of prosperity.
The article extols Holloway's preparations as universal cures for ailments of miners and settlers in gold fields. It cites testimony from gold diggers about relief from rheumatic pain, liver and bowel troubles, wounds, and dysentery, claiming widespread reliance and high demand despite scarce imports.
A fragmented verse urges kindling warmth to counter cold world sorrow. It speaks to raising shelter and care, sharing rainbows of love, and brightening souls with hopeful, compassionate acts against loneliness.
A fragmented narrative describes a tense gathering as agents converge on a conference room, asserting the oldest firm’s authority and debating consumer interests amid chaotic exchanges. The scene hints at ongoing negotiations and mounting pressure within a store or agency setting.
Fragmentary text presents a Sunday school riddle asking to multiply and adjust biblical figures, referencing Jericho Rahab Boaz Ruth David Elijah and Daniel. The note embeds arithmetic steps like subtracting Joseph’s age and adding the number of stones, ending with a Christian advocacy angle.
A jumbled adlike fragment promotes health tonics and patent cures. It touts remedies for worms liver issues teeth and skin with product mentions and vendor names, urging readers to buy and trust their efficacy despite evident garbled text.
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