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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
3
The document outlines banking activities and notes a Hamilton head office established 1872 with capital 2.6 million and assets around 20 million. It mentions a savings department, collection efforts, loan rates, and the Georgetown branch led by C. L. Laing as cashier.
Gruciph appoints BW Brown of Acton as agent for all wall papers. Ber Al T Brown offers samples and new styles of wallpaper.
The notes describe ongoing harvest preparations and variable rain, with several local updates on appointments, council vacancies, and civic activities. Mentions include Winn McTackett named postmaster at Georelowan Market, school board meetings, and upcoming events amid a busy week.
Incoherent OCR snippet cites fake Cure tablets and names a series of misspelled terms. Reads as a damaged advertisement noting a supposed cure for the cold and a promise to pay, with unclear references to individuals and products.
An array of small town items covers church events, school news, excursions, and social happenings. Highlights include Methodists marking John Wesley’s birth bicentenary, Guelph merchants adopting Thursday half-holidays, a community fraternal visit, and a death notice for Mr Samuel Rynds aged seventy four with biographical details.
Mire Fyfe has returned from the Northaven trip. Various residents including Mr. D. Oream from New York, Mrs. Anime Miuldaek, Mr. Harry Wiha of Toronto, and Miss Jean Hanlin attended events or visits in Acton and surrounding towns. Public notices list estate sale details and local ads citing Thorp's Seed Store and jewelry offers.
Harmer's Electrical Manufacturing Works at Qurtph announces price rises for Granite and Marl Montnentt Tote Ret up thin pein amid new electric and parmoalle machinery. Orders slow as machinery modernizes and operations extend. contact J. IL Harnittan for inquires or drop a card.
Local retailer Bollert & Co at 35 Wyndham Street Guelph reports a rapid rush of business last Friday and Saturday. They announce continued big price reductions all week to cut stock by at least $20,000, promising unmatched bargains and urging customers to visit for the week’s strongest offers.
A bustling month of preparation and opportunities for buyers in heat season goods. New White Waist arrivals dainty and affordable. WASH GOODS highlights include navy and white costume drills Organdie and Dainty Muslins in white and prints. White Silk and Tay Feta Gloves limited stock. Three dozen ladies sailors in white rustic straw with silk bands priced around 56c. ONFORDS strap lines shown by Shoe Department for ladies and children.
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