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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1878
Page
4
A literary fragment urges writers to focus, boil down every line, and seek recognition with concise, sharp prose. It cautions against overlong prose and invites the general reader to value brief, evocative expression.
Poem fragment seeking a noble silhouette and gaze An imagined beloved figure offering protection gaze and kindness The speaker longs for a towering presence that lets them walk beneath its shadow and an intimate voice that speaks for them alone
A medley of old riddle style quips, misprints, and wry observations covers wordplay from removing letters to define terms like devil and hell. Humorous scenes include auctions, footwear, and a whiskey still, with hints of social satire and a final anecdote about Mr. Gerret Smith and a departing visitor.
A countryman on his first trip to Glasgow visits sights with a friend then goes to the theatre. The curtain rises to a domestic squabble that escalates to blows, prompting the bemused observer to remark that they might as well go home as any action seems pointless this night.
An old advertisement describes Ayer's Cathartic Pills as a remedy to cleanse the stomach, restore appetite, and promote healthy digestion. It lists uses for dysentery, diarrhea, feverish symptoms, headache, and general constitutional upkeep, urging moderate use and repeated doses for ongoing issues. The text names J. C. AYER & CO. as practical chemists in Lowell, Massachusetts, with distribution through agents.
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