20 Sep 1883
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1883
Page
1
The notice lists contract rates for various column widths and durations at the Free Press Printing House Mull Street Acton Ontario. It mentions advertising payment rules, deadline for contract entries, and contact points including U. Fisher, McGarry, and C. H. Riggs with services offered by C. & Smith Box 172 Acton. It also notes Waltham Movement in suits and other orders arriving.
A claimed universal preventative promises cures for cholera diarrhea dysentery griping pains and stomach spasms with every household urged to keep a bottle on hand prepared only by the maker.
W G Smith & Co offer coal oil at low prices with 5 gallon can refills urged before price rise. They promise large pre-purchase advantages and carry machine oil. Located in Higinbotham's Block Guelph No 12 Wyndham St.
Fragmentary article sketches reception of an artist dubbed O Callaghan Melieo Aud from Geemleba to Dan Vhe. Critics praise the painter’s bold strokes and patriotic themes, noting popularity in academies and single-day purchases. The piece blends theatrical language with faded names and idiosyncratic spellings.
Tim Bloom, a junior clerk at Crabbe Co meets financial ruin when a will misidentifies him as an heir to a Lancaster family fortune. He learns the estate is not his, but remains hopeful with Hetty White and Mrs. White. He reveals he wrote the letter signaling riches and vows to marry Hetty with grandma housed and cared for.
A printed slip cut from a newspaper was found in the pocket of the late Hon. Stephen Allen, who drowned on the Henry Clay. The note urges temperance honesty diligence frugality and self-control with lines on speaking truth keeping good company avoiding debt and living within one’s income. It ends with a defense of moral independence and personal integrity.
A letter expresses gratitude and affection as the writer bids farewell to John for a year and a move abroad. It reflects how their friendship endured reforming years, recalls shared study of classic lore, and promises lasting esteem despite parting ways and future distance.
An observing voice collects quick witticisms and moral quips about illness faith punishment schooling courting and social irony. The passages mix medical bravado with pun filled jokes and gossip about love marriage and ignorance.
A compact reflection on entrepreneurship urging patience and preparation. It cautions that trading without capital is like baking with an empty sack and building without bricks. The metaphor compares risky ventures to a fledgling bird, stressing gradual growth and prudent timing.
The Rev Dr Ritchie of Edinburgh tested a student on classes attended. When asked about mathematics the student claimed a circle has two sides, an inside and an outside. In moral philosophy the student offered cause before effect with a chained example about a man wheeling a wheelbarrow. The doctor ceased questions after this exchange.
The empire appears as independent commonwealths and republics governing their territories with their own laws tariffs and civilizations. Direct imperial control is limited to the Home Government appointing the chief executive such as Governor General or High Commissioner.
An article lists ancient wonders like the pyramids and Colossus of Rhodes and pairs them with modern marvels such as the printing press and electric light. It critiques later wonders as far surpassing ancient feats, noting chaotic stray text about the Brooklyn Bridge and other towers.
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