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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item from Manitoba mentions Maw A Mewoul with scattered phrases about Hague Arto and a Aunt figure. The readable text is limited and lacks a clear event or date to anchor a full news item.
The Gazette reports July revenue at 30,759,087 with changes noted and mentions the Westhay Columbia Provincial Election set for October. It covers political figures and emigration data, plus a library board meeting approving purchase of new books despite funding limits.
Hugh Mann of Acton, 40, killed when his clothing became caught in a track-laying machine at a construction camp near Aiwood. The accident occurred Friday afternoon as the machine moved on a slope. Mann, visiting the engine, was fatally entangled before help could free him. Funeral held Tuesday in Acton with railway officials and family present.
A damaged local page mentions a council vote spending 8107 on a bridge project near Cityfoot, a railway area east of Georgetown, and a Friday 6 Milta event. It notes a fire incident, a school gathering, printed prices, and a series of unclear civic actions with stray names and garbled phrases.
Patchwork report shows local concerns over political influence and power as residents debate corporate ties and public interest. The narrative covers neighborhood politics, lawsuits, and community tensions alongside a sports update from Acton Baseball Team with a high-scoring win and upcoming county championship challenge.
A description of events at a festival in Guelph with Central Parliament opening and new venues. The piece notes a Sunday disturbance on You Street where youths violated by laws, provoking police action and concerns over public order.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a culprit worsening behavior by deliberately cultivating a condition and later fully intoxicated, then salting fines at Micirstall's jewellery store. The readable details are sparse and unclear about persons or dates.
An old advertisement touts Dr Harte Celery Iron Pills as health boosters for pale skin and vitality. It claims a money back guarantee after trying three boxes if no benefit is seen, with a price of 2.50 per box and return option for unopened bottles. The copy emphasizes improved complexion and energy.
A fragmented note lists serge fabrics including blue, black, fawn or greys with white or fancy flakes, described as sightly and serviceable at a popular price. Mentions 54 inch broadcloth in black finish, good weight, and special 49 inch serge in staple shades suitable for young folk per yard.
An Advocat e story promote s Dro Willinne Pink Pills as a cure for skin conditions caused by impure blood. A Exeter, Ontario resident Mrs. Nicholas McAvoy recounts years of itching sores improving after taking the pills, with the maker offering testimonials and mail order details from Williane Medicine Co at Qquekville, Ont.
Our policy of buying waistings in single waist ends improves our trade and we have sold more blouse materials than ever before in a similar period. Stock includes coarse checks, French stripes, plain and bordered designs. Prices cheaper than elsewhere and purchase buys a waist for yourself. Drop in and see our stock.
A garbled OCR list of grocery items with prices and brands such as meat, biscuits, currants, crackers, evaporated peaches, syrup, and canned goods. Mentions Riverside or local shop names and special prices on jars, granulated sugar, and sacks, all in a brief catalog-style item.
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