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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 19, 1876

Page

2

Baking business opens in village and nearby homes

A community venture marks its daily delivery to houses in the village and surrounding areas. The piece argues for kindness and shared humanity, urging fair treatment, helpfulness, and unity across all people despite differences of race or background.

Halton County Show Highlights Wide Range of Exhibits

Weather favorable for Halton County Agricultural Society show days. Fine prize results include a bull owned by Mrs. Thos. Boake of Trafalgar, best prize at Centennial Exhibition. Poultry, grains, vegetables, and domestic crafts well displayed. Strong showing in fine arts and machinery by local firms. Draught horses, dairy, cattle, sheep, pigs, and various harness and leather goods judged by local judges.

Halton County Meesra, Creelman, Bros Georgetown Mitchell Stearn T. Hewson Norval C. Neithin Liadl Ye Dairy Hugh McKay Smith Bessey Ls Roper RB Donahue Ches “M. “Miller Ara Bonsfield John McGregor Fothergill Beaty Deupeey Ronnie W. C. Beaty W. C. Beaty, 2d ra.Dolson Thomas Chi Emerek Dg. Broarn McNair Lowell Anthony Bros Fairfield & Car Anthony Troi Hue ‘Fer and McKenzie Edward McIennan Acton Plow Company Frazer and Gillies Richardson Charles Brown Burnholder and Smith Harrow Chas.Brown Fis Reid Catetivator Harrow- Brown Fanning Mill J. O., Wisner and Son le “Consitt Wisner Chas. Brown Rabbs K RR Hanter Sharp Ld E R. Hunter Cossitt Imiplémen - Jas Alla Barba Domestic Russell Wm. Gordon Union ‘Flane Mason Moore Gordon Tawnon Ar ‘Beaty Anna Chisholm Dalmage R. Beaty A. Hartwell R. “Beaty A. Hartsell W. c A. Hartarell Switzer W. Gordon Godion D. RicGibbon Jen ‘Applebe ML Rowe Ptige. J Iif

The Fall of a Debtor and the Quiet Judgment of Man

The piece reflects on how business failure reveals true character and social judgment. Prosperity hides fault, but reversals expose envy and betrayal as friends turn away. A debtor’s fate tests loyalty, while genuine friendship emerges from hardship.

Adnan

Nurturing Children Through Beauty and Gentle Guidance

A reflective piece argues that children become graceful and capable through kind guidance rather than harsh rules. It urges letting them explore flowers, woods, and sunsets, supply pretty pictures, and decorate their rooms to foster love of beauty and self-reliance.

Atlantic Cable Message Transmission Times

The New York Journal of Commerce explains Atlantic cable signaling times. Initial effect appears after two tenths of a second, full current in action after three seconds, and first signal in four tenths. Seventeen words could be sent per minute, with working rates around twelve words for four minutes. Messages from New York to London in two minutes have been achieved, though reverse transmission is not as fast.

Atlantic New York Journal of Commerce New York London

Tales of Aleppo: Smith's Death Stirs London Circles

A London friend recounts the death of F. George Smith an Assyriologist based in Aleppo. Dr Delitzeh Wilkins and others recall the moment of a shrill cry heard in London and the subsequent revelation that unsettled the narrator. The account notes Smith perished around 6 pm on the 19th and details surrounding the event are described by witnesses.

F. George Smith ST Beard Aleppo London Smith Delitzeh Wilkins Delitch Ikanings Dr. Deiltzch

Gems of Thought Reflections On Virtue And Temptation

A fragmentary meditation on personal virtue, courage, and self reality. The piece muses that true nobility comes from inner authenticity rather than external status. It links daily life, forgiveness, and enduring trials to enduring merit and restraint.

Manar van Retenece

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