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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1877
Page
4
A folksy moral sermon blends weather imagery with admonitions on temperance and virtue. It warns that deceit harms wealth and emphasizes civility as a vital, lasting ornament guiding behavior. The text contrasts vice and prudence while urging moderation through religiously framed ethics.
A discussion of the practical joker as the most objectionable nuisance among three types. It recounts a Brooklyn incident where pepper fumes caused distress at a church gathering and a crowd faced fines or dock penalties, proposing direct social remedies to curb such behaviors.
The Monetary Times warns farmers near Shatham to avoid withholding grain until a hoped for higher price. It argues holding out for a preferred figure risks longer losses and missed gains, noting many individuals and the country lose when refused fair offers.
The piece argues that jokes about old maids often reveal more about the accuser than the subject. It notes that traits such as neatness frugality domestic exactness and kindness to animals are cited as signs of being an old maid.
To crystalize fruit choose the finest fruit on the stalks and glaze by dipping in beaten egg and sugar. Reports from the Southern States say the cotton crop is luxuriant yet in danger from the worm. The German Government networks major cities by underground telegraph lines. A Mitchell pastor prayed for Russian victory over Turkey, then another prayed for Turkey to conquer Russia.
Daniel F Beatty of Washington New Jersey offers Piano3 and Onoaxs at cash prices cheaper than competitors in the United States. He sells for cash, provides six year warranties, and offers a 5 to 15 day test period with money refunded and freight paid both ways. Send for Illustrated Advertiser and testimonials from patrons.
A fragmentary list mentions items such as arrowroot wine Roda Abernethy cream lemon butter and staples including Boston Graham oyster cracker ginger nuts ginger snaps candies and sweetmeats plus Emils cheese butter eggs hops.
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