31 Mar 1887
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1887
Page
1
Fragmentary text lists subscription details and advance payment penalties. It mentions advertising rates for one column and half column, with location at the First door west of the Champion shire on Main Street Milton. Also notes loans at 0 percent and a person named Parancis Nunan.
Mr T Mitchell informs Acton and surroundings that he expects orders for weaving fancy carpets flannel sheeting shirting twilled pillow piping bed coverings and horse blankets two yards wide and over He guarantees satisfaction and asks patrons to favor him with their patronage.
Aunt Beulah provokes Nephew Bundlecombe to see his harsh treatment of wife and daughters. A family comes to light through a stern critique of neglect, prompting a plan to hire staff and improve the girls schooling. The tale ends with a pledge to share resources and dignity.
Aunt Beulah visits the Bundlecombe farm and critiques its wealth and methods. She notes hired men, daily work, and the family’s pride while pressing labor saving devices like a machine and a cherry pitter as keys to efficiency. The family struggles with money for new gear and schooling for the children while some tolls of work and aspiration clash.
Andrew Tebeeey states he has purchased the general blacksmithing business of Mu Pj J. Sstrru in Acton on November 8 1886. He invites customers and the public with a focus on horseshoes and legible work. He highlights experience in agricultural implements machinery and general repair.
No questionable goods were offered and customers were not found. An easy stylish haircut and good flattering shampoo are offered in a first class conde pedies shop. J B Wonpes Tongerial Artist operates the children's hair family pub.
A visitor from New York recounts Toronto as a leading example of municipal reform with Prohibitionist influence. It highlights blessed Sabbath rest, limited work hours, and Sunday observances, noting churches at the center and saloons reduced.
Harper s Magazine notes the new Webster's Unabridged edition is the largest book in matter, eight times Bible content, enough to form 75 twelve month volumes priced at 1.25 each. It claims no other language dictionary matches its scope or accurately reflects English as written and spoken.
A collation of quips about age, manners, and clever lines reflects old time wit. The passage cites quick exchanges on fooling, speech, parental roles, and a hymn and sermon motif, ending with a playful aside about slipping on a banana peel and stepping on it.
A fragmentary historical note describes a letter attributed to Henry Ward Beecher regarding Decoration Day in 1878. It includes a response from General N A Barnum and mentions July 11 1878, the Booth's Theatre setting, and a desire to share exhortations and prayers connected to the event.
Fragmentary remarks discuss compensation for brewers and distillers under Prohibition. Phrases reflect concern over money, taxes, and fairness to those in lawful trades, with hostile overtones toward bootleggers and the implied dangers of illicit whisky.
Fragmentary text appears to critique deferment and self satisfaction. It mentions a storekeeper, an attorney, and vague references to behavior and effort. Strong entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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