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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
6
Meas of Mick Hamilton announces 1073 capital and reserves totaling 3.7 million with 1 million in total assets and a 2 million reserve fund as it advertises general banking services. The notice touts interest on deposits from one dollar, no farms or farmers discounts, and prompt collection and note handling. It targets farmers and general correspondence.
A local ad offers a ten percent discount on paper hangings for two weeks. The seller invites customers to view sample books featuring the latest wall coverings and promises to show the newest patterns.
Clipped items report O ctober notices from Guelph Acton and surrounding area. Mentions railway complaints, Armory inspection, apple shipments, horse trading and social events. Also references church services, election talk, and upcoming Ontario Lorna Day Alliance convention in Toronto.
The Acton era newspaper reports a change in Methodists Ladies Aid ritual and notes wedding plans, local concerts by Oddfellows, and the Killin Keough concert. It records long service by Anson Smith, a widow’s death, and oblique town concerns including pulp paper competition, road paving, and a country church revival.
A patient recounts recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for blood health. A Canadian woman from S S Elle Quebec shares a tale of weakness headaches cough and insomnia improving after three boxes. She credits renewed strength and health to the pills. The advertisement promotes Pink Pills as a cure for blood related ailments and invites purchase.
Mow Nonvabel of Stratford hosts, Miss Maude Ryder of Toronto, Mr. Marshall visiting Orangeville, Arch Campbell retires from the video to tele at the North West, Din of Michigan returns to resode with daughter. Many residents travel to and from Georgetown Acton Toronto Detroit and Ripley, with family updates, new settlements, health notes, and local movements.
Local agents and traveling salesmen needed to market fault trees ornamental trees and related stock. Steady weekly work with prompt delivery and favorable terms. Apply now for best inducements in this growing business.
A catalog notes regular prices of coats and capes with special weekly discounts. Items include cream and black fabrics, ivory buttons, back and front pleats, new sleeves, wide collars and pearl buttons. Prices range around $6.90 to $7.90 with several high end coats listed.
Local retailer invites comparison with other outlets and hints at ready buyers. This week several styles are on display in the windows to attract customers.
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