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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1878
Page
2
Those subscribers who have arrears with the press since July last are urged to settle at once or face credit rates. The paper also asks those owing for advertising or job work to call and settle promptly.
A 19th century reflective piece lauds Queen Victoria’s reign. It highlights Britain’s wartime caution, civil and religious liberty, and the monarch’s role in elevating national prosperity and education. The article expresses enduring support for Victoria and the royal succession.
The source discusses opposing views on protection versus free trade, arguing that protection does not necessarily raise taxes and may shift tariff duties rather than reduce overall taxation. It notes tariff readjustment could involve lowering duties on tea or coffee.
Fragmentary text discusses national wealth, peat deposits, iron imports, and potential benefits of a commercial policy and taxation plan. Mention of resources development, domestic industry, and economic strategy appears intermixed with garbled phrases and incomplete sentences.
The article argues peace chances are improving despite rumors of czarist pressure toward war. It notes Russia favors peace with a strong military faction opposing war, while Britain leans toward conflict, believing the late Prince Consort would have supported war.
An editorial notes Mr. D. Guthrie is chosen Reform candidate to represent South Wellington. A despatch from D. states ex Governor Wilmot died suddenly at Frederickton. Toronto reports general election proclamation to be issued Saturday.
Fragmentary text notes J B McGanyin linked to a drug inquiry or issue. The fragment suggests an arrest or medical detail but lacks full context or dates.
The fragmented text discusses Catholic processions in Toronto and a debate on privileges for Catholic societies. It also covers wheat crop prospects, dates for harvest, and trade imports in Manitoba, noting a rise due to early navigation and immigration. Historical figures and veterans are briefly named in an aside about battle memories.
Reports from May 19 to May 29 describe Fenian activity and border unrest in Canada and Quebec. Observers note strangers in towns, patrols on the frontier, and arrests or detentions while authorities monitor possible incursions.
A gas explosion on Tuesday morning at the Old Sydney coal mines in Cape Breton killed six men. Authorities estimate between thirty and forty workers were in the pit when the accident occurred.
A fragment from a 1578 issue shows varying prices for wheat butter potatoes and hogs with figures and units. An inserted promotion praises a cocoa beverage claimed to strengthen health and ward off disease, attributed to Jung Bers Co a London homeopathic chemist.
An 19th century style sale notice lists items and prices for a general store. It advertises split herrings at 1.75 per half barrel, No 1 Trout Jaals barrel, Three Patent pails 50c, matches 12c per box, and a broad assortment described as warranted good for $2.00 with cash or dada terms.
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