24 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
1
Deposit receipts issued for large sums. Advances to responsible farmers on their own names. No charge for contracting Sulea. Seconds Agate Wares selling below cost, yet as good as Firsts. The wear and service matter to customers, especially women, as the sale offers splendid value in kitchen goods in Guelph.
A 1898 notice promotes a large selection of paper rolls with 30 000 rolls available and a promise that the latest lines are open for inspection.
A call to voters to reject rum and distilling, arguing the bar harms the country. It urges backing earnest leaders with steady records to steer Parliament and defend public morals, warning of perils faced by soldiers and youth amid alcohol ideals.
Judith Crockett and Eli share a wedding journey as fellow passengers tease and comfort the elderly bride. The car fills with girls' whispers about Emmy who resembles a late loved one, while Emmeline's memory bridges generations among the passengers and Eli tries to ease the moment.
Miriam and her companions help Eli and Judith Crockett relive a long delayed wedding journey as they travel to Quimby for a convention. The elder couple, married forty years, recount past trials and joy while Eli teases about treats and travel plans, and the group rearranges plans to stay together and greet their kin.
The piece argues that arriving late to work wastes potential and opportunity, while prompt attendance and steady effort build success. It warns that habitually late workers lose advancement chances and that disciplined use of time aligns with both personal and employer demands. It also notes the link between actions and character shaping happiness.
Eyewitness describes a mother elephant soothing her calf at dusk in a city zoo yard. The scene includes dusting its ears with powder, pinning a hay bed, and careful nightly care as onlookers, including a small girl, watch. The account links the ritual to safety from snakes and predators.
The Toronto Farmers' Sun argues country weeklies cost less due to older presses and smaller circulation, while city weeklies use machines and high-volume presses to lower per-copy cost. It asserts local press supports exchange of local thought and opinion and urges warm support for Ontatio newspapers.
A South Side doctor’s wife uses a shock method to curb his mild swearing. During a morning walk, she imitates his swearing until a maid reveals a minister’s wife is visiting, and the doctor’s habit appears broken. Also referenced are the Maine’s Spanish war burial and the first grooved spirit level innovation.
Instructions explain coloring old hats and bonnets with Diamond Dyes. Soak feather in soap and soda, rinse, repeat dye bath until desired shade, dry gently, and finish with brisk strokes to restore look. For black color, use Diamond Fast Black meant for silk and feathers.
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