Prior to widespread literacy, town criers were the means of communication with the people of the town since many people could not read or write. Proclamations, local bylaws, market days, adverts, were all proclaimed by a bellman or crier.
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Please stop by my house on 577 Gorwin Drive. Thanks
Please stop at 100 Gregory road to pick up canned goods (3 bags) left on porch steps. Driveway lantern will be on. Thank you.