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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
2
Bank of Hamilton records show head office status with capital paid up of 2,000,000 and reserve fund of 21,700,000 totaling 22,000,000. Hon. William Cinsok serves as president, with Wrealdent and General Manager Tosenut as vice vice president.
Georgetown Branch advertises general banking, savings, and collection facilities. It touts prompt returns, sale notes handling, and loans at low rates, with no formalities in withdrawals and discounted Farmers' bills for accounts in good standing.
A local ad offers a ten percent discount for two weeks on paper hangings. The advertiser invites customers to view sample books with the latest wall papers and promises to show the newest designs.
The Acton Free Press notes upcoming local plans in Acton including a Hockey Club formation, by law discussions on municipal favors, church sermons in Milton, and a planned At Home by local businesses. It reports on council meetings, Christmas preparations, and Christmas trade expectations with stock investments and a by-law consideration.
Auction near Pal Kennedy farm will feature lot 25 con 3 Kaquesing on next Tuesday 20th with twenty two young cattle and sixty two cows. Sales begin at one o'clock. Also notes on local improvements at Mr Harvey's Frederick St house and apple shipments by Mr Adam Cook.
A meeting of delegates from Goderich Blyth Brnache Ethol Listowel Ehoira and others resolved to value funds by law to buy the right of way for the Goderich extension of the railway from Goderich to Guelph via Blatra Listowel Hernsaele and Blyth. Mowe Faxer Cross to arrive this week.
An old advertisement touts Na Wawra Cxrxuy iron pills as curative for many ailments including nervous disorders and skin issues with a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen. The copy asserts 100 percent cure in some cases and promises refunds on unused boxes.
Alibw Chou I and Mooi visited Srhlvada to Torotte the week amid social calls. Mini MecQollan of Kiniwood and Acton friends shared time during the week. Mow Blea with Ly Grenwill-Nanas. Moore visiting the pant wool with Dr. W. T. Lowry of Guelph. In tows on Tuesday evening consulting felons, Misa Hollumka of Abie visited. Mr. and Mrs Was Heanstreant celebrated last week at the christophyg of granddaughter Doria Hews. Rev. T. Alligrt Moore, secretary of the Lord's Day Alliance, left for Manitbola for months on aged. Janet Elliott, graduate of Hamilton, spent days with her father J. Te Vallot, Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibhond and Mr. Robert Haydir moved from Crowsons Corona and settled on MIE Street. Hreeat Pearman, electrition worker at Niagara Falls, was busy in town prior to work on electrical canatruc- Hono the World's Fabe building plans near hand.
Local recruiters at Pelham Nursery Company in Tokonto advertise for agents to sell Krull Frees ornamental trees small feuils and related stock. They promise steady weekly pay and a large 600 acre stock base with improved varieties and delivery guarantees, inviting applicants to write for terms.
A local retailer touts unbeatable value in Guelph and nearby, boasting a huge turnover and a mission to maintain low margins while selling large quantities of goods. The message emphasizes real value per cent spent and a shift in ownership.
A garbled ad promotes fabrics including Myrtle, Heather blends and a 52 inch width cloth. It lists regular prices per yard and a Saturday sale price, with references to Suldiag and Honespan styles and mixed fibers. The text is partially unreadable but indicates a general fabric sale.
An old classified ad lists various wool and cotton fabrics including fleece lined cotton and wool flocca, union stripe fabrics, plain red and plain grey wool goods, Penman heavy ribbed underwear, Stanfield’s unhitrinkable best underwear, Vine Imported natural wool, and wolshy heavy natural wool, with pricing and availability notes.
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