29 May 1884
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1884
Page
1
Reports from over six hundred correspondents of the Bureau of Industries indicate that Fall Wheat in the province is more satisfactory than last May, though not uniformly good. Some western districts show gloom, while the large middle district improves with the month. Acreage is about twenty percent less than last year.
Notes and Comments discuss Ontario having four hundred establishments including cheese and batter factories. mentions Prince Leopold, the Scott Act campaign in Brace, and Ontario distilleries dropping from 102 in 1651 to nine, with production rising to over four million gallons driven by Gooderham & Watts and another large distillery. The piece covers public sentiment on prohibition, census findings, and local celebrations for Queen Victoria's birthday with parades, games, lacrosse, horse racing, and concerns about pool sellers at the event.
William Boyd of Milton died after falling from a forty foot railway bridge while intoxicated. He attempted to regain the track after a east bound freight passed, struck by a train, and died several hours later. The incident follows prior heavy drinking that led to the death of his wife and a close escape for Boyd. Burial occurred in Milton’s new cemetery with Rev. Mackenzie officiating.
Banian won the Sydney race by a half length over Laycock at the N. 8 W. course last Thursday. Oe.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a druggist in Cowell Massachusetts involved in a local matter with a mention of a pharmacy or druggist. Details are unclear but indicate a historical business scene in the town.
A mix of shops and medicines promotes suits at J Fyfe Acton and Nelson & McRae Wyebridge. Patented oils and salves from Dr Swayne and McGarvin, plus McGregor remedies, claim cures for coughs, piles, ulcers, and skin eruptions. Includes Howard’s alkali cleaner and Vin’s Drag Store items.
A fire at the Mail newspaper building in Toronto damaged the top floors and gutted the fort wing offices. The printing plant and editorial rooms escaped major damage while the telephone company suffered heavy losses. restoration work will take about two weeks. Estimated total loss ranges from 40 000 to 80 000.
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