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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 01, 1898

Page

4

Deposit terms and advances for farmers in Guelph

The notice describes interest rates at current rates on deposits of $2 and up, with interest paid or compounded semiannually. Receipt rules apply to large deposits. Advances are available to farmers on their own names, and no charges are added for collecting sales notes in Guelph.

Wellington Halton Funes Paras Acton Sidence Guelph W.H. Adams China

Linoleums and Oilcloths Sold in Various Grades

Advertises linoleums and oilcloths made by skilled English and Scottish makers. Highlights new patterns in multiple thicknesses and qualities. Prices range from 35 cents to 1 dollar for linoleums and 25 to 45 cents for oilcloths.

England Scotland

New School Supplies Stock Displayed for Opening Day

Daily fittings for opening outfits and a brand new stock of school supplies. SCRIBBLERS lined and unlined, slates cloth bound or wire bound, 5 to 15c. Slate sponges 3c each. Pencils pens compasses and crayons with prices. Also school texts drawing and copy books plus high school texts. Call to view stock before purchase.

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Saxon Rise to World Rule Across Union Pride

A 19th century tone proclaims Saxon strength and divine support guiding a Union era rise to world leadership. It frames past victories, present resolve, and a mission to bind the world under right and peace with faith and flag unfurled.

Montroa

Reading and family fate in a Victorian household

Mrs Dalley fears the fortune’s end as Tom Dalley weighs marriage amid moneyed pressure. Jack, Fan, Laura Reynolds, and Laure Reynolds drift through a tangled pursuit of wealth, romance, and duty, while a bank failure news shocks their plans.

Tom Sity Wait Onsen Sven Mia Clare Meredith

Tom Dalley and Mrs Reynolds Host a Lively Cloths Wringer Scene

Tom Dalley pursues business schemes with a patent clothes-wringer amid social snubs. Mrs Reynolds and Laura Reynolds welcome him to tea as Tom plans a second wedding, discussing wealth, love, and practical jokes in a brisk, domestic tableau from Philadelphia.

Atalra Meredith Mies Meredith Mr. Dalley Glara Tom Dalley Asid Moore Tom Mra Lawrence Reynolds Hero Reysoldy Laura Hannah Mra. Reynolds Cleo Lollie Laars

Electric power runs modern battleship command center

The ship's commander directs warfare almost entirely by electricity from the conning tower where an indiostar dial relays orders to the engine room. Electric systems illuminate, steer, fire, and communicate, with the captain receiving instant confirmation of commands and the crew functioning as parts of the weapon. Cooking remains the only non electric task amid plans for electric galleys.

Bank’s Role in Farming and Folklore Tale Recounted

An old text contrasts farm credit with a dealer loan, showing bankers mobilizing idle money to finance seeds fertilizer and timely purchases. It explains the chain from farmer to manufacturer and highlights dependence on banks for planting profits. A second tale recalls the Hare and Sage warning against vanity and risky wishes, ending with a fox catching the boastful hare.

Bankera New York

Bicycle Freight With Dinner Ambition at Camp

A young woman bicycling to camp purchases a piglet from a farmer near Chicamauga Park. She bathes the piglet, straps it to her handlebars, and rides in while the regimental band plays an serenade for the occasion.

Chicamauga Park Charlea Lamb Ismont Obichaumuga

Teach boys compassion for birds and living creatures

A 19th century call to nurture sympathy in youth toward birds and wildlife. Advocates avoiding cruelty, encouraging observation of birds, and forming Bands of Mercy in schools to promote humane treatment and appreciation of natural history. Recommends contacting George T Angell for guidance.

Noted Poem By Phabe Cary And Conwell Gambling Tale

The piece recalls Phabe Cary at seventeen writing a beauty filled poem about faith and death. It also recounts Rev. Russell H. Conwell describing a Chinese gambling house episode where two Americans gamble and swear, and a young man cites a hymn as the elder gambler urges reform. Cary’s death described reveals happiness in learning of the incident.

Phabe Cary Russell H. Conwell Philadelphia Hoeang Gol Harry America Misa Cary

Grounded fears in a dramatic exchange between Clara and George

Clara confesses anxiety about love as she sobs and asks if nothing can cool George's affection. George urges details and asks about her father as Clara admits a physical ailment a boil on her nose threatens their bond, in a stage tone from the New York Weekly.

Clara George New York Weekly

Ecclesiastes themed catechisms in Scotland provoke lively proverb

In a Scottish kirk gathering a tale from Ecclesiastes prompts a sharp old woman to declare the judge of virtue is not the man but the decent woman. The remark arises after a speaker cites Solomon and a single upright man among a thousand. The incident is reported from Milwaukee.

Scotland Mr. Johnston Solomon Aaye

Scene of a Devonshire wagon and calm horses

A simple scene from Devonshire shows a heavily loaded wagon drawn by two large horses. The driver, rough but skilled, adjusts harnesses and communicates with the beasts. The warm day leaves horses wet with sweat as they move the load steadily to its destination.

Devonshire Atreat Thor Doston

Harvest Hymn Lyrics of a Bountiful Field

Fragmented verses praise a bountiful harvest and offerings to the Lord. Imagery centers on rain, rippling waters, abundant fruit, and grateful workers or gatherers.

Grandpa Boils Eggs With Lime and Windless Heat

An elderly narrator describes Grandpa using a lime-filled pail and cold water to cook eggs without fire. Edith doubts the plan but watches as the lided container bubbles, steams, and yields perfectly cooked eggs in minutes, surprising everyone.

Grandma Edith Grandpa Deigg Brandpn Ahe Oraha Delia Hartstone Youtle

Boy Clerk Promoted After Diligent Service in Mercantile House

A fourteen year old boy started as an entry clerk in a large mercantile firm with many workers. He punctual and diligent, earned weekly leave as a reward, and soon received a promotion to a trusted position. The story emphasizes that steady effort and conduct win advancement.

Bringa

Wedding Puzzle Reveals Mrs Noble's Mysterious Pairing

A wealthy widow plans to wed a widower. On the eve, a six year old girl Mamie is asked about the wedding. She proudly answers Mrs Noble is marrying, prompting astonishment at the notion of who the groom will be.

Lolio Leeo Anid Mia Homer Bright Tom Mammy Jack Fan Loulie Ona Bia Mamie Noble New York

Cycling jargon reshapes speech with new slang terms

A writer notes a boom in packing many new phrases into thin portmanteau language for cycling. Terms like regulator describe slow people, while other epithets and playful coinages circulate among riders. The piece reflects humorous social labels and etiquette within the cycling community.

Guelph Advertised Circutara Pay Allegation Case

A Guelph man responded to a pay per circulation ad promising two dollars per thousand pieces. He sent fifty cents as good faith and aimed to deliver two or three thousand copies by the next mail but failed to distribute any. A letter enclosed ten circulars and two cents, offered as proof of payment at two dollars per thousand.

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