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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1923
Page
3
A sentimental note urging care for a boy’s growth and companionship. The writer emphasizes guiding and listening as key to his development and warns against neglecting his needs. It calls on a father or guardian to walk with him, talk, and understand his wishes.
An Aunt Mandy story from a Portland Oregonian fragment recounts Mildred’s return to her family and the blunt wisdom of Aunt Mandy Martin. It contrasts hard life lessons, infidelity, and stubborn resolve as they discuss marriage, trust, and smoke glassy romance in a rural setting.
In Elms Valley, the Women’s Auxiliary at the church gathers in the Sunday School room to pack the annual missionary box. The scene mixes charity with quiet talk as members sort gowns, a subscription book, and a pincushion, while Emily Howe’s generous gift sparks reflection on sacrifice and community support.
A reminiscence of Joseph McClure and his family in Acton. The narrative recalls their long residence on Church Street, the home built by McClure and his wife, church devotion, community ties, and the later fate of the property and family members.
Residents debate expansion as Mrs. Ashby resists extra space while Mr. Ashby advocates removing unused items. Neighbors observe a cluttered living scene with rooms filled and a Salvation Army unit arriving to aid.
Unclear readable text hints at a quirky note or column about lunching trends and language in a playful tone. Mentions a place, perhaps a street and individuals, but specifics are garbled.
Floyd Hobart arrives in his hometown by train ending months of service in France. Beth Hardwick greets him with restrained joy as news surfaces of Fred Terrell’s failed exemption bid and hospital care revealing the strain of the war effort on families and soldiers.
The late Henry Saverb's estate to be sold at public auction in Holvalde on Friday April 20 1923 at 1 PM. Items include farm equipment hay straw poultry implements tools furniture kitchenware and various household goods with all sold.
Oath and auction notice details for C 0 Plank and Cloris Kerr appear with contact phone letter. Auction action involves Termh Cabhl R J Kerr and related parties. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
An auction notice lists cattle horses dairy stock and numerous implements to be sold by Wm Allen at public auction on Friday April 20 1023 at 9 o'clock. It includes dairy cows Durham Yorkshires and Tamworth pigs plus farm equipment from plows to hay and grain with terms cash or six months on approved credit under auctioneer Petgh Wilson.
Fragmented clipping notes a pedlar selling a book that led to conversions including Richard Baxter and Philip Doddridge. It cites other quotes and reflections on life, learning, and moral conduct from various figures. The piece references railroad cars of grain figures and broader religious sentiment.
A fragment notes Wilberforce and his Pracery View as the catalyst in the conversion of Dr. Chalmers and Laigh Richmond, highlighting the chain of influence among linked ideas and figures.
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