Prompt payment request from H P Moore notice
A small town notice thanks subscribers who paid and asks the many who owe small balances to call or send the named amount. The appeal notes the collective total remains in the hundreds of dollars and is addressed to all readers by H P Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Moore
J. 5. Wetherell
Winnipeg
Toronto
South America
Joseph
Swan Station D
New York City
Father Wilds
X. PF. Wilds
New York
Wilds
Massachpoetts Supreme Court
Sale York
Mersans
Z. P. Witpa
Ayer
Various Early 19th Century Notices and Dispatches
A mixed collection notes a 1685 tobacco age bill in Pennsylvania, the Queen’s health and Balmoral plans, a Massachusetts liquor sale restriction case, a Gloucester land trick rejected by courts, Americans ending trade dollars, anticipated British colonial travel to Canada, London Truth on Lady Lansdowne’s Canadian voyage, and Lord Lansdowne’s rent-audit remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Gloucester
London
Acton Public School Trustees Meet in Evening Session
The Acton Public School board, including Chairman James Matthews and members W H Storey D Henderson James Moore and J E McGarvin, reviewed last minutes and approved the finance report totaling 217 25 for salaries and expenses. They moved to advance library projects and department alterations under the property committee and allocated 100 to the property fund. The board adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School
James Matthews
W. H. Storey
D. Henderson
James Moore
J. E. McGarvin
Committee On Finance
Thomas Moore
Miss Gordon
Miss Grant
Adams
H. P. Moore
R. Little
T. Moore
D- Henderson
Jas. Moore
Finance Committee
Halton Beott Act Association Holds Annual Convention
The Halton Beott Act Association met at Milton Methodist Church with Mr. Johnson Harrison in the chair. Delegates from across the county discussed how the act reduced liquor sales and drunkenness, while rural areas showed better results than towns. Officers elected include Rev. M C Cameron president and James Hartley first vice president. Fleming’s list includes Rev D L Brethomr secretary and Austin Wilmott treasurer. Resolutions urged doctors to avoid excess liquor orders and urged licensed druggists to refuse improper orders and for license commissioners to act accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Beott Act Association
Milton
Johnson Harrison
M. C.cameron
James Hartley
Messrs. Waldie
Burlington
W. H. Young
Oakville
G. H. Kennedy
Georgetown
James Moore
Acton
John Ramecy
Nassagaweya
James Harrison
Wesley Vanorman
D. L. Brethomr
Austin Wilmott
County Inspector challenged over Canada Temperance Act enforcement
A convention condemns the current Inspector of Licenses for failing to follow Government instructions under the Canada Temperance Act. It urges appointment of an officer aligned with the Act, notes Boott Act success in rural areas, and calls temperance supporters to enforce the law fully to reduce drinking in larger communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Ontario
Correspondence Rights and Opinions Disclaimer
A publication notes it does not assume responsibility for the opinions or expressions of any correspondents stating a clear disclaimer of authorial endorsement.
Sabbath Breaking in a Moral Village
A letter from Acton dated July 9 1833 denounces a local man living near Mill Street who was seen mowing hay on the public street on a Sunday. The writer calls the act desecration of the Lord's Day and urges the behavior to discontinue. The note is signed Tam yours truly Singhanix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Street
Salts and remedies advertised at J Fyfe and McGarvin shops
Long list of local ads promoting salts, clothing and marble goods from J Fyfe Acton and J E McGarvin storefronts. Includes Dr Carson Stomach Bitters kidney cures, Shiloh's remedies, Kinsey Kidney Cure, and Bucklen's Salve. Also notes Swaye's Ointment and a medical recipe offer from Rev Joseph Swan.
Our County Hotel Inspector
A letter to the editor criticizes the county hotel inspector for failing to enforce temperance laws. The writer questions the inspector’s executive ability and independence, urges a government inquiry, and suggests replacing him with a more compliant official at the upcoming Temperance Convention. The call targets accountability for enforcing the Scott Act and preventing collusion with hotelkeepers.
Mrs Winslow's Baby Boothing Syrup Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement urges mothers to buy Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup for teething pain. It promises immediate relief, bowel regulation, and rest for mothers with a safe pleasant tasting formula from a renowned physician, sold everywhere for 25 cents per bottle.
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United States
Shiloh’s Cure and Brown’s Panacea Featured in Cough Remedy Appeal
An 19th century advertising appeal warns of consumption and promotes Shilohs Cure as a universal cough remedy, noting over a million bottles sold last year. It also advocates Brown's Household Panacea for pain and numerous ailments, urging immediate purchase from druggists at five dollars per bottle.
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Shiloh
J. E. McGarvin
McGarvin
Brown
Jase
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Geton Sree Press
Pennsylvania
Balmoral
Canadas
Storth
Board of Education
Scott Act Association
Board of License Commissioners
Tam
Singhanix
J. Fyffe
J. Fyfe's
East End
J. Fyfe
NeQaillan
Hamilton
Wellington
Guelph
Ont
McQuillan & Hamilton
Carson
Wan Berrs
Kipsey Cox
J. B. McGarvin
Swayxe
DR. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
D.c. Ayer &Co
Lowell
Mass
C. Hill
Acton Building Association
Whater EY
Doc
Main Street
Presbyterian Church
James Goodall
Carden Social
The
Presbyterian Sabbath School Library Fund
Cavenox
Swas
Qialeshen
Canada
Morais, Stoxe & Wreuixatox
Stone & Wellington
Nurserymen
Onc
Tme
Willson
Beardmore & Co
John McPherson
Esquesing
of Halton
Robt. McPhersogg
Speyside P
Eaid
Speyside
Robt McPherson
Srevsive P.O
Jonx McPherson
the Free Press
Our County
Milton News
Desz Sm
Frazer
Bir
Yours &c
Crifein Sells
Men’s Scotch Tweed
Halton
Malina Mh
Aoclauye Wuta
Robert Elliott
Graham
Sas
D&o
L. G. Matthews
Marntleaux
Cashineres
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