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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1877
Page
2
A cabinet reshuffle in Ontario creates a separate Minister of Education. Treasurer Crooks resigns the treasurer role to focus on educational affairs. Mr Wood becomes Treasurer and Mr Hardy of South Brant becomes Provincial Secretary.
Russia refuses demobilization until Turkey acts first and protocol is signed with Montenegro. England objects unless Russia commits to demobilization. Turkey reportedly refuses any involvement with the protocol, heightening tensions among the three nations.
An archaic Rome issued letter reports a general movement among the Clusmontanes seeking restoration of temporary power amid political shifts. Clusmontanes, Rome, and London press are cited as sources for the diplomatic note.
Fighting resumed on the Turks Bosnian frontier with a six hour clash described as obstinate. Both sides reportedly sustained severe casualties though exact figures are not provided.
Dr. Shultz moved on Monday to obtain the sense of the House on prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. The measure seeks to enforce a strict liquor law across the state.
The Perte correspondent of the London Times describes a dire view of Turkey's interior. Reports of systemic violence persist in Bulgaria, Albania, and Macedonia, with no real protection for life or property outside cities. The government shows utmost indifference, offering little faith in reform promises.
The session opens with Afr Wood’s amendment proposing a 20 percent duty on Canadian manufactures. After five days of debate and cross-party support from Reform protec- tionists, the motion is defeated 109 to 78. Dr Orton’s subsequent motion for regret sparks a hour long exchange before adjournment of debate due to the Premier’s absence at a brother’s funeral.
A roundup of misc items highlights Vidil from Lord Dufferin expected next summer, bans on credit in Listowel, legal notices in Oxfordshire, and various regional happenings. Notable mentions include Captain Eber Ward’s Detroit business, a joint stock bill in Westminster debates, and local divorce and crime notes from Canada and Michigan.
The Chicago Times labels several Democratic figures with sharp epithets including Hewitt a stale oyster Hayard a rock rooted demagogue Thurman a wobble on a pre Adamite swivel Le Moyne a lamb Harrison a bag of wind Hill a Bourbon mountebank Brown a blowiant hanklie Lamar a backbone tee paleroon and Kernan a political invertebrate
A widow named Stewart of Frontstreet Strathroy was badly burned while lighting coal oil. She poured oil into a stove when flames ignited the can, setting her clothing and the room ablaze. Her nine year old daughter aiding her was severely injured with doubtful survival prospects.
The article argues that extending credit hurts farmers and merchants alike. It warns that paying high prices on credit and delaying cash payments increases debt and interest. It urges cash sales and timely payments to avoid hard times.
Northwest states residents work to destroy grasshoppers with deep plowing and roadways being scattered and overturned. Minnesota Senate approves a 100000 appropriation to destroy grasshopper eggs and urges farmers to raise more turkeys and chickens to protect crops.
A London correspondent laments widespread drunkenness in England with gin palaces crowding towns and streets. The issue follows reports of a Kingston penitentiary death, a fatal express car robbery near Mobile, and a suicide by a stranger at Prospect Park with no recoverable body or identity clues.
At Thomaasville North Carolina a wedding reception ended in tragedy as the bride fainted during the ceremony. Rev J W Lewis led the service and the bride collapsed lifeless on the floor before aid could revive her.
Craine and Son receive a large assortment of boots and shoes suitable for the season. Leaky boots should be cast off now and a new pair purchased at Craine and Son's.
Acton market notes list Fall Wheat at 83 25 to 3 50, New Fall Wheat at 1 35 to 1 40, Spring Wheat 1 25 to 1 35, Barley 0 0, Potatoes per bag 7.80, Dried apples 0 to 7, Butter 60 to 62, Eggs 0 12. Prices shown as ranges with regional shorthand and OCR quirks.
A Civil Service Gazette quotation extols a nourishing cocoa beverage by Mr. Epps as aiding digestion and building a fortified constitution to resist disease. The piece notes the product sold by James Errs & Co at 48 Threadneedle Street and 170 Piccadilly in London.
An advertisement touts Wood's Improved Hair Restorative as a universal solution for greying, dryness, thinning, bald spots, dandruff, and scalp irritations. It claims to restore natural color, vigor, and shine, with no equal among rivals. Sold by local druggists and dealers, with manufacturers’ prices to trade via A. Coor & Co. Chicago and Lyman Bros. Toronto.
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