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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 11, 1897

Page

3

Authorized Capital and Deposit Terms for Farmers

Authorized capital totaled one million dollars with burms-offic and upwards deposits. Funds receive current interest rates paid or compounded semi-annually. No deposit receipts issued for large sums. Advances to responsible farmers on their own names. No charge for collecting, notes payable in Guelph.

Byoncsy Jarmers Monty Lesipen Wyndhow St City Hall Guelya Guelph

The Lamp Season 1 Promises Wide Lamp Selection

J M Bond & Co Hardware at Guelphi offers a broad stock of lamps for all tastes and budgets. High price lamps for the wealthy and affordable options for moderate means are highlighted as the shop invites visitors to view new styles.

J. M., Bond. &. Co., Hardware Guelpti

Wedding Gift Tour Through Acton Sparks Purchases

Polly Summers and Charley’s wedding prompts Uncle Josh to tour Acton shops. They tour furniture, kitchenware, dress goods, millinery, silverware, optics, garments at Henderson Co and McTavish, then groceries at Gurney Co and harness at Matthews. Uncle Josh secures outfits, a cottage deed, and a life policy, while Polly collects finery and warns of millinery needs.

Charley Polly Josh Halton County Acton the Dominion Bob Agcow Ming Charleo John Williampe Gush John Ehe J. A. ‘Speight & Co Uale Charles G. A. Pannabeaker Tinwaro Slova Oxford Countess of Oxford Eavatroughing Jord Henderson & Co Curry Col Uncle Josh Henderton & Co Atyles Fowest Usre Geos Hynda Daporior Thio Sleo Jayoh A. T. Brown Brown Mercer Non Mrecer Ea McTavior McTavish Archy MecTavieb Batesy Uncle Joab Oontain Gurney & Co Tia Gooda Priosa Baldha Gurvey & Co J. H. Matthews Matthews Jossen R. J. McNabb Aloau

Polly and Uncle Josh visit shops in Acton town

A Provident day with Polly and Uncle Josh as they tour Symon Bros Kennay Bros and McQueen coal, sample Statham's bakery and Rotaton meat market, plan Ramshaw portraits, and end with social chatter about hair pins and a fly paper pitch.

Symon Bros Polly Charlay Josh Borgestion Charley Acton Oata Tooarn Coba Promptheaa Digpatch James Clark Kenney Bros Atuck Kennay Bros Pally Gooda Gent Amuyla Gilad McQueen John McQueen Statham’s Bakery Statham’s Rotaton H. Ramshaw Ramshaw Faee Paras Uncle Josh Ture Press J. A. Speight & Co

Struggles Over Teaching Streets Brooklyn Letters

A fragmented manuscript excerpt critiques early schooling methods in Brooklyn. Voices protest mandatory writing before reading, teacher authority and discipline, parental concerns, and a nurselike report on a child’s illness. Notable names include Mrs. and Miss Brown, Mrs. Smith, and a reference to the W C T U.

Brooklyn George Cagay Herselt Plase Excousia Mickey

Benevolent New York Bus Story Illicitly Revealed

A World story recounts a New York elevated ride where a sleeping boy receives quiet aid. Passengers, including two young women and an elderly man, discreetly contributed money to wake him, with a muff restored and a final nod of shared goodwill.

New. York Newaboy Bixth Avenue Park Place Aleep Grand Street Jahs ‘Ae Twenlath Street

Diamond Dyes Claim Stain Could Not Be Removed From Hands

A maker of dyes faces criticism for misleading claims that home dye products will not stain the hands. The article notes Diamond Dyes as a strong but potentially deceptive brand, arguing real dyes require gloves and proper use. The piece cautions readers about overstated claims and the superiority of certain dye preparations.

Oruda Rome Mongat Aix Ayers

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