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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
5
The Acton Free Press notes contracts for two million bushels of Canadian apples and discusses Liberals versus Conservatives in New Brunswick, with bishop-like civic updates and rail policy context. It reviews Milton electric light debate outcomes, municipal hopes for relief, and regional notices while detailing local sermons and social notes.
The council debated paying a portion of permanent pavement costs for corner lots under local by laws. Municipal Solicitor McLean advised the municipality cannot fund a percentage share on existing pavements, while future sidewalks could adopt a percentage system. Council adjourned after weighing legal risks and possible by law changes. The report notes wedding news and local visits amid regional events and weather.
Local notices recount events around Milton and Georgetown including religious services at Epworth Lane Toronto and Knox Church Stringent reports note a 4,000 apple barrel order and visitors to Toronto Exhibition. Community pages describe weddings births and church anniversaries with presentations, fundraising and a candlelight service at Ebenezer and Corwhin churches.
Unclear copy describes a grand Canadian exhibition with term events, displays, and notable visitors. Mentions a focus on Made in Canada ideals, prizes, and historic items. Highlights attractions drawing visitors, exhibitors, and national displays of industry, livestock, and agriculture during the event.
An advertisement extols rugged healthy boys ready for work or study and warns many fall short. It voices strong claims for Dr Williams Pink Pills as a quick blood builder curing anaemia and related illnesses, citing a Merriton, Ontario testimonial about a boy named Samuel improving after treatment.
A partial line advertising boys girls and ladies wear with a tough challenge phrase. The readable text hints at a clothing sale or promotion using phrases about endurance and hard wear. No clear event or names are present.
Our policy of buying waistings in single waist ends is having a salutary effect on our trade and we have sold more blouse materials than ever before in a similar period. Stock includes coarse checks, swell French stripes, and plain and fancy bordered designs. Prices cheaper and satisfaction guaranteed. Drop in and see our stock.
A guide urges choosing a useful present for a mother or elderly parent. It highlights elegant dress goods like Vine of Black Silk Warp Materials and notes stock includes Plain Venetians Broadcloths Meltons and Flaked Effects, with many new fabrics showcased this season.
A fragmented OCR list names numerous pantry goods and prices such as Pure Lard, Bacon, Salmon, Coffee, Raisins, Syrup, Pineapple, Jule, Raspberry Vinegar, Rice, canned goods, soap, baking powder, and various dried fruits. The odd phrasing and scattered numerals indicate a mid‑20th century shop ledger or advertisement segment.
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