25 Jan 1877
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1877
Page
1
A humorous poem portrait of a widow who blends charm and danger, toying with suitors. It contrasts quiet grace with wiles and hints at mastery of hearts, inviting wary bachelors to beware the widow’s keen gaze and playful mood.
Nettie cares for her ailing father in a dim, uneasy house. She discovers a letter from her aunt Ellen urging Nettie to leave and live with her, while her father grows harsher. Nettie writes a quiet refusal and faces a sleepless dawn as the clock strikes St Martin’s.
The discussion compares Michigan liquor tax and Rhode Island license laws as a shift from strict prohibitory regimes. Providence authorities report reduced saloons and arrests after licensing, while noting enforcement challenges in dense towns. A circular from a grocer on cash payments contrasts credit practices with economic impact. Also recalls life in 100 years past, detailing early household heat and living conditions.
A contentious ties and a wedding vow frame the piece. The preacher’s sermon uses a knot metaphor while addressing themes of mutual consent and influence. The piece explores social pressures and personal responsibility in a communal setting.
Comparative census style note lists saloon counts by city. New York about 1,000,000 population has 5,700 saloons, one per 175. Chicago 500,600 with 2,000 saloons, one per 250. Boston 300,000 with 1,200, one per 291. Cincinnati 325,000 with 1,?100, one per 155. Philadelphia 800,000 with 2,700, one per 206.
An 18th century account describes Jorissen of Cleves who, almost totally deaf, hears clearly when tobacco smoke rests on the harpsichord. He regains hearing via a wood rod between teeth and another helper on the other end, enabling conversation by touch. The piece likens the method to placing a stick on the speaker’s throat. It ends with a sharp, misanthropic note urging a cure and condemning one who never shuts a door.
The text lists famous relics known as the seven wonders including the pyramids of Egypt the temple walls and the hanging gardens of Babylon the statue of Zeus at Olympia the mausoleum at Halicarnassus the lighthouse of Alexandria and the Colossus of Rhodes with measurements and attribution to various rulers and eras.
The piece urges young men to pace into business, valuing economy and safety, and warns against rushing onto credit and rash speculation. It stresses learning the trade first, creeping before walking, and balancing energy with prudence for lasting success.
A fragment notes a ship and a woman decked for ornament on deck. The wording is unclear but suggests a maritime scene with a female figure adorned aboard.
Report details an 1499 ton ship from Liverpool bound for Bombay rough seas off the Cape of Good Hope. A gale lasting five days battered decks and stores. Chief officer Bowyer ordered oil thrown on water using canvas bags. Oil calmed the seas for two days, easing the hull strain, though damage to the ship remained.
A story from Oxford recounts the hiring of a new butler amid high testimonials. An initial gentility and a wary witness create tension as the employer questions the man's appearance and character, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
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