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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1903
Page
4
A garbled notice references weaponized notes and farmer loans, noting legitimate funds and a collection department. It hints at discounted notes and money loaned with a proposed purpose. Local entities remain unclear due to damaged OCR text.
A local ad announces a two week ten percent discount on paper hangings. The dealer invites customers to visit and view sample books featuring the latest wall papers and styles for home interiors.
Local items report the High School Concert tonight and a fundraising push for library and charity efforts. Other notes cover the Guelph Presbytery meeting, a capital gift to aid the hand, and civic announcements amid November weather chatter.
Acton news notes the Firemen's Fourth Assembly with a Friday event and a church supper. Also reports concerts, a wedding, a dairy breeder, a Milton rail accident, Acton football victory, Epworth convention plans, sudden death of Joseph Arthur, and community notices.
A lengthy social and personal section lists names visiting or staying with relatives in the Northwest. It mentions Mrs Moore, Miss Kate Albert of Toronto, A Hulbert of Toronto visiting Miss Be Athinno, and several others attending or planning events, with references to funerals, conventions, and movements between towns such as Muskoka, Guelph, Toronto, and Drayton.
A newspaper ad touts jackets hats and suits with emphasis on value and style. It highlights $5.00 suits $6.00 velvet collared jackets $8.00 worsted suits and a long loose overcoat in dark grey china fabrics while promising quality materials tailoring and frequent market visits.
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