16 May 1878
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 16, 1878
Page
1
A lengthy fragment contains Emma Grippa’s Canadian ballad longing for homeland and a vivid narrative about a wandering preacher seeking shelter from a storm. He hides in a garret as a ruffian’s plot unfolds, the devilish scene climaxing with the preacher invoking hell to expose the tale.
A series of vignettes on early career choices and life outcomes. It contrasts a man who refuses apprenticeship and ends in prison with others who pursue farming or trades, highlighting the perils and promises of seeking independence and financial stability. A comic yet cautionary tone runs through anecdotes of real estate and misprints, ending with a whimsical plea to cut the newspaper costs.
Public notice of the Acton Free Press pricing and policies including subscription rates, single copy price, and advertising charges. It designates T Albert Mouse as publisher and proprietor and lists terms for advance payment, discounts, and quarterly statements. The ad page mentions birth, marriage, and death notices as free.
A fragmentary notice mentions Robt West End Bookstore and several library names including Seaside Lakeside and Fireside Libraries. It hints at a young Mildred described as a jewel of a girl and references letters or notices from Mart, with prompt delivery.
SADDLERY ACTON urges buyers to visit Ontario Saddlery for a worthwhile harness purchase. A fine stock of NEW DOLLARS is on hand and customers are advised to act quickly before the rush to secure a good set. R CREECH.
Short-Hand would do well to address Ss. Ww. Galbraith in the current matter, noting the surname and initials as indications of the individuals involved. The note suggests formal recognition or correspondence to resolve a point of contention.
The notice announces a cash only business selling first class Pranog and Orcas hearses with six year warranties. It promises 5 to 15 day delivery, test trials with money refunds and freight paid if unsatisfied. Catalogues and testimonials available by mail from Washington New Jersey.
A weary preacher seeks shelter in a solitary log cabin after a stormy trek. He taps at a dim window, recalling the scripture to knock and be opened, only to be met by a rough female voice inside.
A Chequered Career, Plymouth White now under arrest in Boston for swindling. His ventures spanned New York window shades, brokerage, California gold dust, and land frauds. Victims included Alderman Libby, Locke W. Winchester, Platt, two lawyers, Sheriff Willett, a Denver firm, a rich widow, and Allan G Love, with losses totaling large sums.
A reflective piece on aging argues we must grow old physically while remaining mentally and emotionally vital. It encourages maintaining care for ourselves, valuing beauty, and keeping awakeness and tender friendships to stay youthful in spirit despite advancing years.
In a playful dispute two boys argue over whose family is wealthier. The younger boasts of a sister’s generosity and influence, claiming she will loan shoes for a circle game and even remove a corset to spin a top, while the older siblings respond with quick jabs. The exchange ends with the big boy retreating.
A youth named William Watson stood at the bar in general sessions after being convicted of theft. Judge Gildersleeve pressed him with memory questions and teased him about prior employment before sentencing Watson to State Prison for three years.
A speaker argues horses are built to work and thrive when treated kindly. Hard driving by cruel drivers wears them out much more than labor itself, and mistreatment causes fatigue, illness, and death even in well-used animals. The piece cites a father confronting a saloon and a wayward son as moral contrasts.
The fragment discusses money worship and a dry Nevada atmosphere. It mentions that people worship a dollar and that the dry air causes things to shrink, with a dramatic note about a weevil left out overnight shrinking by a third.
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