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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 18, 1879

Page

4

Old North Carolina hunter recalls bear battle and scarred nose tale

An early 20th century account tells of a Mitchel county hunter who faced a ferocious bear in a Bancomba mountains expedition. After the bear bit his nose, he survived with a torn face, later showing claw scars as proof. The party found the bear slain at daylight with the nose torn.

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Why young men flock to clerks over skilled trades

The writer argues clerks draw far more applications than skilled trades and that society and teachers push youths toward clerical work. He laments over-supply of clerks, stresses value of practical, trainable trades and the higher worth of skilled labor for economic progress.

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Discovery of Anthracite Iron Making by David Thamar

A fragment recounts David Thamar describing his night with Mr Crane and the hot blast idea inspired by Neilson. He details visiting Scotland, bringing back plans for a hot blast surface to smelt iron with anthracite, its success, and impact on coal beds and iron production.

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Auzut Flower Promoted as Cure All Ailments

Aearl of Auzut Flower touted as a remedy for dyspepsia and liver complaints spreads across Canada and the United States via word of mouth. Druggists claim it relieves sour stomach indigestion and heart palpitations after a few doses, with bottles priced at 15 cents for samples and 15 dollars for a full bottle.

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