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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
2
The issue lists editorial notes on trade reciprocity with Canada and the Australian question, plus a brief glimpse of The Weekly Review content. It also records Acton Public School exam results across grades with pupil names, scores, and teachers, reflecting routine local education reporting.
Acton council discusses petition opposing a billiard hall license and favors a public reading room for youths. Citizens deliver a lengthy deputation urging no hall, proposing a reading room to curb gambling and improve town youth activities.
A historical ad claims rheumatism is not caused by cold or damp weather, stating the disease lies in the blood and cannot be cured by external applications. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a treatment that allegedly removes pain and restores strength, promoting them with testimonials and dealer networks.
An old notice urges readers to try a different medicine approach after failing with current remedies. It promotes improvement through alternative remedies and emphasizes better health outcomes. The article frames the suggestion as practical guidance for ongoing medical care.
An old advertisement extols Palne’s Celery Compound as a remedy for rheumatism and ailments, praising its curative claims and a testimonial of benefit. The piece ends with a death notice for Bamwed McGorman of Anton Man formerly of Coinsaona Cacuern, who died after a wagon fall, described as a Godly man beloved by his community.
An early 20th century style sale notice promotes discounted men’s heavy wool overcoats at 4.50, women’s and children’s garments, hats, scarves, and accessories. It highlights Acton flour and tea offers, door mats, handkerchiefs, and curtain samples with limited quantities for a Saturday sale. The language imitates a tired retailer pitching bargains to shoppers with emphasis on value and variety.
An advertisement features R B Scott promoting a policy promising money down with a money back guarantee. The snippet emphasizes consumer assurance and sales terms.
The notice promotes Fur season at Guelph's Far Store offering ready to wear Yura and custom orders. It praises home industry, urges patronage of local products, and condemns importing from Toronto. It also mentions furs and wholesale services and announces a new Subscriber's Directory for Western Ontario with the Acton Exchange, urging early orders for connections and address changes.
This week highlights dress goods with steep discounts across many fabrics. Fine broadcloths wool guage and chintzes are offered at reduced prices, including cheviots in black gray and navy, and woolen coatings in multiple widths. Vast selection aims to attract shoppers with low prices and fresh stock in dyes and finishes.
Far south and best equipped buggy and market wagon catalog offering preparatory studies graduation courses minor at MOE piano organ singing violin and fine art. Durable stock handmade items available for inspection with emphasis on quality and value.
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