02 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
1
An 19th century advertisement lists Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and whooping cough at 36 cents, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Pain Balm, Stomach and Liver Tablets priced 25 to 36 cents, claiming relief for stomach, liver and bowel complaints.
An old advertisement lists insecticides and garden chemicals including Pure Paris Green, Potato Bug Finish, Slug Shot, and Peraian Tuseet Powder. The range covers remedies like hellebore bug death, copperas, whale oil soap, blue stone, sulphur, land plaster, and salt for household and farm use in Leeds Market Square, Guelph, Rockwood.
A poem praising a woman’s steadfast virtue as wife mother neighbor and friend. It lauds her health compassion and devotion, describing how her presence blesses lands and homes and how all creatures respond to her kindness. The piece closes honoring her brave heart and constant friendship.
In a rough Marion tale, Bascom's automobile draws suspicion as Deacon Perry opposes a romance between Grace Perry and Roger Bascom. Conflicted father, village chatter, and a charged river road scene unfold with flirtation and forbidden desire shaping the local melodrama.
Shop promotes fair pricing and honest profits for a broad range of footwear. It highlights a steady business model, emphasis on quality foods and footwear, and invites customers to discuss shoes while staying away from politics.
A couple faces a cold downpour and social pressure as they hide under an umbrella. Deacon Perry intervenes, guiding Grace and Bascom to safety after a tense day, ending with their return home in a carriage-like procession.
A July issue honors Canada and the United Kingdom with portraits of Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir Wilfrid Laurier, plus articles on Dominion development. It features Frank's era, Dominion Exhibitions, and photography prizes, with short stories by Thomson, Campbell Scott, and others.
A wandering narrator uncovers a hidden paneled passage in a banked hillside near Mr. Glenthorne. He and Glenthorne search for a treasure left by a grandfather, finding a secret chamber and the missing funds. John Brent reveals an upcoming wedding among the group, adding a personal twist to the tale.
A cheerful street scene follows a ten year old delivering a sparrow and riding a shared bicycle while neighbors discuss trust and kindness. A porch invitation offers Dick a pony driving errand, highlighting careful behavior and friendly interaction among children and adults.
A fragmented 19th century school column extols cleanliness and public health. It warns children to avoid spitting touching mouths and nose picking and urges teachers to enforce habits. The piece also recounts a anecdote about a servant girl learning daily face washing to gain social favor.
A fragmentary dialogue asks which men are lighter or braver among Scotch Irish or English. It questions why fishermen cannot be general and contemplates a white stone shortening a task. A lawyer and an auger venelated are cited, with references to forgiveness anger revenge and wartime heroism through odd quotes.
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