18 Oct 1883
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1883
Page
1
The passage extols Geb culture noting four essentials of living including water and cleanliness and links European exhibitions to the described process by Seth Gna. It lauds American contribution of innovators and endorses Warner's Safe Cure, praising Seth Green as reputable and reliable.
The Acton Free Press and Isid'on News praise the Esquesing township fair held in Acton. Attendance and exhibits were strong, especially horses, with broad local advertising. Critics note Acton’s show outpaced prior years and argues fairs are often at township edges, countering claims Acton’s location hurt turnout.
Milton hosted Halton annual show over two fine days drawing large attendance and solid gate receipts. Stock display strong with horses and cattle noted. buggies and agricultural implements impressed. Hall appeared unusually sparse with many departments thinly represented. Band contest on day two featured Acton Norval and Streetaville. Acton won wide praise for superior performance.
The report blames the Society for appointing four judges leading to disagreement. Acton and B Streetaville tied for first and second, Norval took third. Three-judge panel urged for fairness next year. Thanks go to Secretary W C Beatty. Local prizes listed to residents like James Matthews and A Waldie. general prize list omitted for space.
A dense Business BREVITIES page lists numerous local ads from J. Fyfe Acton and Nelson & McRae's for boots, hats, fabrics, clothing, and furnishings. It promotes Shilohs Catarrh Remedy, Dr. Vax Beres products, and Swans products, with testimonials and prices, amid medical patent medicines and household cures.
Cure promises pain free removal of corns in days with Prixan's Pain Extracts. Sold by druggists with endorsements from Putnam's Corn Extractor and warning to beware of substitutes. N C Polson & Co., Blogston proprietors.
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