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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
3
Bank of Hamilton announces broad general banking services with rapid access to funds and low rates for various loans. It lists assets and capital figures, names Jason Turnnure as cashier and Chas L Ingles as wall paper agent contact, with a dated May Thursday printing line.
The item records multiple Acton area topics including Sunday services at Disciples Church and visits by Lord and Lady Minto. It notes burglaries in Erin, hotel negotiations by J Guyett of Campbellville, workers moving to Stratford and Guelph, and a large sale of Northwest lands to Col. Davidson.
Acton reports include Minors’ baseball defeat of Milton and a memorial service for MacPherson. Ex-Common Councilor Henderson to manage Reachville White Line Works. a $25 reward offered for cemetery plot vandalism. Knox Church chatter, Junior League anniversary, and calls for a new Acton railway depot headline a busy week in town.
An old promotional piece claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood to cure eczema and salt rheum and relieve skin ailments. It touts a dramatic personal improvement after two days and presents testimonials of relief from scalp eruptions and skin diseases.
Mid May notices from Toronto to Norval list visits and greetings among local residents. Mentions include Dr Warren’s editor, trips to North West and California, hospitalizations, synod meetings in Toronto, and a sudden Ottawa death. Several names appear with addresses and associations in Guelph, Lown, and surrounding towns.
George J. Thorp advertises a rapid sale of flour seed narlooes american yellow corn rye and other garden seeds. Prices include 56 cents for corn and 1.00 per bag of dwarf seeds with varied quantities. damaged lots and quick-buy urged. Dozeny bargains and various seed types offered.
Wae Tagnilton announces new daking orters for Giang and Alard Monuwepts to be net op this sprig at redurdid pelees. Deeptond ta now We cbdond prematto tas thidontal tiainant be ables to far more work and keep machinery running at low prices. Cull at the warke or drop on cand te J. M. Humitton Guelph.
A damaged notice from Qroesville H.C. claims a long lasting cough was cured by two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach issues and loss of appetite, sold by A. T. Brows and Ay Th Veows.
An ad claims a remedy named Yaiative Wromo-julilar ablets cures cough and cold in a single day with a no cure no pay offer. The ad names the product and guarantees relief or money back.
A week long display features many handcests of novelty cotton and Mneg fabrics. The ad touts low prices, high quality, and patterns from French Organdettes to Cotton Taflets and Madras. Names include Nicolak Designs and Zephyr Cinghaey with various yardage and prices.
The store advertises new shirt waist designs with medalion trimming and fine tucking, plus low yoke effects. It highlights summer corsets at 50 to 75 cents, plain cashmere hose at 75 cents, Egyptian cotton hose, and a range of new ready to wear skirts. The millinery and shoes departments are emphasized with a focus on children's fine goods.
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