Local Shop Ad Promises Low-Priced Curtains and Poles
A small storefront ad touts low prices on wall papers curtains and poles. It invites customers to call for needed items and highlights discounted stock amid vague phrases and misspellings.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
6
A small storefront ad touts low prices on wall papers curtains and poles. It invites customers to call for needed items and highlights discounted stock amid vague phrases and misspellings.
Fruit trends and property transfers lead a string of short notices. King Edward VII’s funeral holiday is declared. McDonald’s burial at Halrview Cemetery noted. Local council critiques and bank silver exchanges appear beside social tidbits, church events, and a German recital by Miss Jeanette KW master in Dresden.
A long mixed column records weddings, church events, and social notices. It mentions a Woodward Avenue ceremony and a May wedding in the West, details on civic clubs, church services, and a tribute to Queen Victoria with prayers for the royal family. Social life, hospitalities, and community happenings are woven through with local names and venues.
Local social column details visits and arrivals across Acton and surrounding areas. Names include Mr. Se Usiuard at Palgrave, Mr. Vincent Gooteve in Torante, Mr. and Mrs. W. Egdedog, Mr. and Mrs. D. Hondarsan, Mrs. Mark Alan of Georgetown, Miss Clara Mluch from England, and others. Also notes on stock of Bethel and school events, Rotary and church meetings, and a feature on the Local Option movement with commentary from A. Brown and Dr. Vuntour amid discussions on temperance laws and public reaction.
A list of boys clothing including three piece suits in navy blue, two piece suits in gray, overalls, denims, shirts, and jackets with regular prices and sale figures. Also features rubber contes waterproof coats, hats, caps, and various boots and shoes offered at reduced rates for shoppers. Local shop promotes wide selection and lawn prices.
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