12 Nov 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
1
A long miscellany from 1896 covers wheat price trends in Britain and England, emigration to Canada, Ontario politics, and local Ontario notices. It notes court decisions on Queen's Counsel powers, Postmaster General reforms, agricultural society funds, and municipal council actions in Milton. It also reports accidents, weddings, deaths, and public notices amid a stream of telegraph and newspaper commentary.
A special reporter from the Hanpeliire Independant recounts a meeting at He Pauly Vicarage with Lieutenant-Governor Shaw who shares a tale of his daughter's illness in India and London. He credits William's Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health and advocates the remedy for anemia rheumatism and related ailments.
An old style ad from The National Star Building Chicago offers watch and clock repair with personal hands on service. It claims extensive repair work done by the owner while traveling and promises fair prices, patient estimates, and careful workmanship. It requests readers to respond via a self addressed stamped envelope.
The Frank Dowler Co promotes new millinery styles with bold pricing and confidence in value. They claim to offer only stylish goods at low start prices, aiming to attract customers by undercutting competitors and emphasizing affordable fashion.
Auctioneer offers a large sale featuring a wide assortment including baby youth clothing at half price and assorted small items. Items from By One Boon to be sold at one price with several lots cleared at once. Produce available in bulk with many cheap deals noted.
A noisy price list highlights footwear and leather goods with numerous item names and former prices. Readable entries include women’s and men’s shoes, slippers, and boots with varied discounts and old price markers.
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