Subscription Rates and Local Notices at Milton
The notice outlines advertising rates and subscription terms, with 6 percent loan offers and money to loan on favorable terms. It lists auctioneers for Wellington and Halton counties and prompts acts by the Free Press Office in Acton. A Providential Land Surveyor John Davis offers prompt service from Guelph with modest charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BoLicitor
Cosverances
Orrice
Champion
Main Street
Milton
Licexsep
Wellington
Halton
Free Press Office
Acton
Moxex
John Davis
Cial
Guelph
Perth St
Ohn J.daley
Thompson~& Jackson
Dominion
Europe
Ontario
No God? Acton Free Press Satirizes Atheist Claim
The poem questions the idea of no God, asking who lights the sun and moon, waters the earth, enables growth, and fuels human aspirations. It rebuts atheism by listing divine acts attributed to God, urging the reader to ask the fool who denies divinity.
Hand Made to Order at Shortest House
A brief note describes items on hand or made to order at the shortest house, highlighting quick availability and custom options. The source emphasizes prompt service and ready-made or tailored offerings.
Pinkies New York Dinner Masquerade Recalled
Priscilla Bent nicknamed Pinkie from Kansas arrives at a New York dinner with an unwanted, comic disguise that horrifies her cousins. Pinkie endures muttered mortification yet reveals wit by turning the night into a lesson on appearances and manners. Mr Morris later praises her clever ploy and she later marries him.
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Ree Morris
Priscilla
Kansas
New York
Pinkie
Mrs.Bent
Ben
Silas
Bent
Pausin
Emporia
Carrie
Mrs. Bent
Europe
Sophia
Mr. Morris
Mamma
Sarah
Black Ben
Bilas
West
Benit
Miss Bent
Morris
My Morris
Frank
Conscience and Corruption in a Chicago Meeting Sermon
Rev. Sam Jones condemns selling liquor citing a Chicago meeting where a mayor and council accepted a bribe to license whiskey. He contrasts personal conscience with public duty, urging leaders to refuse license and repent, warning that hypocrites will face hell. He argues Christians voting to license liquor funds taxes but abets vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sam Jones
Rescuer in Paris Helps Poor Family After Death
A Frenchman recalls aiding a penniless woman and two children in Paris Place Vendome after learning the husband had died that morning. He found the home of sorrow and, after giving money, climbed three flights to the dead father’s door, where relief came too late. Fett Bos on Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Place Vendome
Fett Boson Journal
Dreams of a Parson and the Lord Mayor of London
An anecdote about Sir William Staines, a former Lord Mayor of London whose life began as a bricklayer in Uxbridge. A parson’s wife dreamed of his rise to greatness, influencing him to pursue public service. The vision guided his path to sheriff and later mayor, with the parson serving as chaplain during his sheriff tenure.
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London
Uxbridge
Wm. Staines
Staines
Young Staines
Scarcity of Servant Girls in Ontario Farms
The Ontario Bureau of Industries pamphlet notes farm labor scarcity as wages shift. Hired men fall from 20 to 17 dollars monthly while girls rise by fifty percent, yet domestic workers remain hard to hire. Local quotes from Townsend Artemesia Barford and others describe scarce servants, organ-playing potential, and broader social impact on families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Bureau of Industries
Ontario
C. H. Thhen
Townsend
Igi Buskin
Artemiesia
Thos
Loyd Jones
Barford
Grimsby
A. W. van Durer
Whitchurth
38 Jones
Haldimand
George Kennedy
Yonge
Thomas Moulton
Priest Demands Higher Fee After Wedding Delay
In Hartford a parish priest, famed for punctiliousness, refused to perform a wedding when a gown mishap delayed the couple. The ceremony resumed after the groom paid the full fee, but the priest pursued a larger sum, saying only five dollars was in the envelope, while the groom claimed ten dollars was due.
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Belon
Father
Hartford Post
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He Acton Free Press
Free Press Power Printing House
Sa Vvensaste
Alan Balanger
Ar Inbl
Advanpcon
Spaack
Anges
HP. Moore
Business Directory
H. Lowry
C. P.sr
Trinity College
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Broderick Street
Stacey
C.M
E. Trinity University
Trinity Medical School
College ‘of Physicians and Surgeons
Mill Street
Webster
L. Bennett, L.D.S
Getown
C. McKinlay
L.D. S
Georgetown
Ont
Royal College of Dental Surgeons
Toronto
Sfirton
L.D.S
M.R C.D.S
Ontario College of Dental Surgery
C. B. Hayes
L.D
Tovell’s Block
B. O
Yous Lawson
Ontario Veterinary College
Kenny Bros. Boot and Shoe
Orvicz
Town Hall
Wu. A.mcleax
Hues McMunay
M. E. Mitchell
Qhilton
Allan &Baird
Solicitors, &c
Togoxto
Orrices
Creelman’ S
King Street East
W. T.allan
J. Shilton
B.A
J. Baird
Laidlaw &Co
Bangwsrens & Souserrons
Ovricys
Imperial Bank
Wellington Street East
Exchange Alley
Joux Barx
Q.C. C. A. Muses
Willruar Larian
George Kirrece
Henry Grist
Ottawa
Oaxapa
Hemstreet
Jon Day
Market Square
FEE Hanan Barber Shop
Actos
Sven
J. P. Woxpex
Acton Banking Co’g., Storey, Christie, &O
Bankers
A. General Banking
J. BE
M.garvin
Special Agency
Bell Telephone Company
Allan Line
Great
Britain
Continent
J. E. McGarvin
Stoddard
GEO
Creech
Old Stand
Day's Bookstore
Day’s Bookstore
Day
Excelsior
Maxw
The
Acton Free Press
Taunspay Monnine
Mancu 18
Atheist
T. Statham
Coal& Wood
K. C
Smith
Algos
James Brown
Thos. Ebbage
Wm. E. Smith
H. B. McArthy
John Street
B. Smith
Suelph Business College
Rye
M. Maccormick
OF the
County OF
Cuelph
F.w.stone
Onas
Davidson
John Taylor
Maite Mats
Quebec St., Guelf
John H. Hamilton
Bay of Fundy
If der Taylor
Cluss
Floral View
Georgetown, Ont
Paranois Nunan
Chapman
Bookbin
Greorge's Square
Story of
Whittington
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