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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 04, 1878

Page

2

Acton Ere Preeas Published Every Whareday Norning

The item appears to be a historic newspaper masthead or advertisement noting a weekly publication schedule in archaic spelling. It states a price of $1 per year in advance and mentions a Wednesday morning release cadence.

Whareday Norning OTICE G. B. Levens GLOBE Qriculture Ominion Bass Sciience Westly Neas Galena Adva Britain P. O Eoedere Yeeter Globe Printing Company

Subscriptions Requested for the Free Press in 1878

The notice urges readers to subscribe and pay subscriptions for the Free Press. It references names Polanksaelress OW Galbraith Bortor Verasiay Morsera and mentions the year 1878 as the period for the appeal.

Polanksaelress & Ow, Galbraith, Bortor Free Press

Free Press Aims to Serve Village and County With News

The Free Press outlines its fourth volume purpose to provide local and general news for the village and surrounding country. It pledges independent politics and dedication to country, county, and village interests, thanking supporters and promising further improvements.

Free Press Fmt Gee

Egetta at Brockville Promises Notable Rowing Victory

The Breckville regatta featured Edward Hanton of Toronto winning the four mile St. Lawrence race by about twelve boat-lengths. He hurdled top Canadian and U S crews with apparent ease, widening his supremacy as a leading oarsman. Admirers speculate his dominance could carry to the Atlantic against England.

Breckville Regetta Edward Hanton Toronto St. Lawrence Canada United States Hanlan Atlantic England America Goldwin Smith Guildwin Smith Neil London Ingersoll McMurray House Flo Mr. McMurray Capron King Street McMurtray

Courtney versus Vanlaw in October race noted

The article says Courtney has slim chances against Vanlaw’s elite pulling and mentions an annervement with Vanlaw for an October race. It asserts Tanker should prove capable of beating Courtney and then Breland, as well as defeating Plaisced and Morris.

Courtney Vanlaw Tanker Bynine Breland Plaisced Morris

Paris Green and Hellebore Sale Aims at Public Safety

A Canadian Pharmacy Journal editorial warns against unrestricted Paris green sales as a poison and urges strict labeling and limited sale to registered druggists. It notes hellebore must be sold by druggists and clearly labeled as poison, with calls for enforcement and pure formulations.

Journa Toronto Paris Paris Green

Fenian acare and Quebec Assembly notes

Editorial notes report on the Fenian acare and Mackenzie’s tariff speech issued as pamphlet. Turcotte receives a signed address from Quebec constituents praising his current session conduct. London telegram says Lord Dufferin accepts longer term as Governor General of Canada.

Turcotte Quebec London Eng Lord Dufferin Cumuda

County Council meets in Milton to review jail project extra work

The Milton county council met June 21 at 12 30 pm to examine an account from George Blain for extra work on the jail and courthouse addition. The special committee reported a large discrepancy between contractor and architect statements and urged full payment only if Blain accepts the architect’s reduced claim. The council adjourned after considering adjournment motions and reporting.

Milton Buck Clay Foster Lindsay Lyon McGarvin Inland Court House Committee Blain Ssaag Aovad McKenzie Court House

Grain Unloaded at Port Colborne Reaches 492000 Bushels

Four hundred ninety two thousand bushels of grain have been unloaded from vessels at Port Colborne this season.

Port Colborne

Epps Cocoa Grateful and Coxe Forting

A Civil Service Gazette testimonial praises Epps Cocoa for improving digestion and nutrition. It credits cocoa with building strong constitutions to resist disease and while warning of hidden maladies, urges careful diet and pure blood. James Erps & Co. is listed with London addresses.

Epps Civil Service Gazette James Erps & Co., Homeopathic Chemist Threadnetdle Street Piccadilly London

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