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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1876
Page
3
Seed Wheat James Goldie and the Rock Binding by F. FL Chapman appear among new ads. Geo E Moran drugs, Edward Matthews meat shop, Q M Scott new spring goods, S Zimmerman no butcher shop, Dickson spring tweeds. Mo. ava.
Local items include a household furniture sale announced for Wednesday next as Mr Atkins moves to Philadelphia, notes on a one year old Durham calf weighing 1090 pounds, and various advertising details. The Acton Brass Band plans a grand concert on May 24, while cattle fair activity is praised as the best yet with strong buyer interest and next fair set for April 6. Christie Henderson & Co promote cash prices and new spring goods as G M Scott offers cheap prints. Reverend Rawbone of Toronto preaches at the Baptist Chapel next Sunday at 1 pm and 6 pm.
A compilations of mixed charades and word puzzles from Acton Free Press style items. Clues reference geographic names Canadian cities U S states British territories and historical figures, linking initials and reversed letters to reveal editors and residences.
A historical notice warns all accounts on the books are due by the first of March and will be handed to a solicitor if not settled by the twentieth. The notice promotes Galloway’s bakery and urges customers to call for bread at the new oven adjacent to Deng’s store in the same premises.
A notice mentions a ewe lamb as property on a premises owned by recipients. It requests the drawer to prove ownership pay charges and remove the animal. Lat No. 3 1st con Erin Acton appears at end with March 8 1976 date.
An old Montreal ad from Secord Bros argues advertising should show customers clear value. It lists items bought and the lower prices offered, including Meteor Tea, Best Sugar, Medium Bright Sugar, knives and forks, 44-piece China, and coal oil with stated prices.
A local advert announces cash discounts on goods to be sold at prices lower than city jobbers. It promises reduced prices, eased bookkeeping, and prompt cash payments, plus trade offers for produce, with a premium for top butter quality and the famed 50c TEA. Overdue accounts and notes must be settled immediately.
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