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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1923
Page
10
A damaged OCR fragment reflects on courage and fame, contrasting danger with joy. It laments parental scorn and social rites while musing that men strive for wealth and recognition, hinting at a nostalgic, bittersweet tone about names and deeds.
A mixed page recounts a Acton area Sunday school lesson on Joseph, a meeting of the Acton Tannia Club with officer posts, and a variety of local items. It includes school fund details at Niles Michigan offering Orville W Cobridge Scholarships, plus short notes on homemaker tips and public safety reminders.
A damaged article describes the liner Chinese Joss and the Empresses aboard a Canadian Pacific steamer. It notes religious rites performed by passengers and the voyage across the Pacific, with references to rites, offerings, and the ship’s long service without violence.
In this humorous reflection a group marks a birthday to resist aging and promises lively activities. The piece touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a versatile remedy with claimed benefits and widespread recognition among readers familiar with its praised effects.
An article explains red clover seed cleaning options for growers, detailing fanning mills to reduce dirt weed seed and methods to determine seed heat. It also covers bridge construction at Michigan Avenue in Chicago, noting its double deck design, total length, and capacity components.
Answers from drug addicts about alcohol use before drug addiction suggest alcohol access does not necessarily drive addicts to dope. Dr Doane of Philadelphia General Hospital cautions that removing alcohol may not prevent drug use and argues addicts may substitute one substance for another.
Deputy Minister J H L Osladale notes dairying yields the worst returns among farm branches and calls for reforms at the Dairy and Cold Storage Branch station in Kinhe Dundas Ontario. He cites large subsidies, losses, and misallocated funds, urging adjustments to improve profitability and employment.
A reflection on battling depression and maintaining courage amid daily monotony and temperamental clashes. The piece urges steady headship and resilience to weather continual mood lows and minor disturbances.
A fragmented, anxious reflection on tomorrow and danger, hinting at turning strangers into enemies and a fragile family scene. The text conveys fear, uncertain plans, and a march toward an ominous future with unclear events or actions.
A fragment suggests kindness as a valued habit and joyful social effect. It argues that generosity and courtesy improve lives and foster pleasant, rewarding interactions.
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