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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 10, 1922

Page

3

The Wibhing Girl and a June of Bold Actions

Fragmented OCR yields a varied mix: a romantic vignette about a girl named Wibhing and unfulfilled wishes, followed by a Canada building activity report. The latter notes May value rising 26.3 percent over April and 328 percent over last May, with provincial gains including Quebec and Saskatchewan and large-city increases in Montreal and Toronto.

Canada Aery Kodera Wahor Columbia New Brunswick Manitoba Quebec Haskatchawan Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Vancouver Landon Moose Jaw Regina Haxkatoon Calgary Edmonton

Two Paths for Beth as Education Meets Home Life

Beth graduates from college returns home to Maradon to care for her mother while wishing a career. Miriam and Eleanor debate women’s options. Beth dreams of work, citing Emerson and practical tools. Miriam resumes night classes in home economics, Beth busy with a stenographer role and translating orders.

Beth Haw Miriam Maraden Maradon Eleanor Beth Blrasbeatog Mangulat Emerson

August reflections and town memories from Acton notes

In a vivid Acton column, the writer recalls summer days, harvest scenes, and local history. He traces land ownership on the Avenue and John Street, naming Cameron McEnery and descendants of early residents, detailing past homes, farm shifts, and family ties across decades in Acton.

Lower Avanus Avenue John Artrests Malcolm McLean Cameron McEnery Cameron Acton Vallinafad Wiliam MacEnery Townahly Council Brewerstown Hotel Grinve Husbess Annin Evans Joan McBain Min Birect James Muirbanks Ed. Cook Mclain William Flintbrook McWain Myre Johnnie Ahern Grand Trunk Railway Royal Echange Bank of Nova Scotia Aliison McRsin W. H. Storay Sunderland Ville Ed Dynes Jobert Watann Watson Alta Bracey Wells Geuth Fitarey Manon Mrn Krank Melntouh John Alun Sut Thewa Gur Matthews Pakington Wellington County C. Werwiteer Matthies Mira Tabor Winter Miu Guelph Mra. Secord Mack Fred Denny Charile Valley Ylasley Vred Denny Fred Hike Cameron Mclinery

Dundas Street Highway Progress Through Trafalgar Township

The Dundas Street highway runs through Trafalgar township with major bridge work near the big viaduct, preparing for a macadam base and tar asphalt. Westward to Tansley the surface is laid ready for the top coat, promising a 24 foot wide artery easing traffic between Hamilton and Toronto and boosting Ontario’s rural bridge fame.

Haing Dunglad Trafalgar Blieon Tansley Thea Hamilton Toronto Ontario Canada Binteen Oakvills Btar

Trafalgar Barn Event Draws Rural Attendance

A May afternoon gathering at Albert McSturray’s farm in Trafalgar drew crowds from Oakville Port Nelson Hamilton and surrounding areas. A framed event prepared by Joel Moo Kinder of Oakville and a planned evening feature provided family entertainment as locals attended the old fashioned bee with a lively crowd enjoying the activities and socializing.

Albert McSturray Trafalgar Tun Oskville Port Nelson Hamilton Terenty Willus Hand Joel Moo~ Kinder Oakville Choo Vesey

The Oldest Thing Living Found on Pacific Coast

A fragment recounts an discovery on the Pacific Coast where a colossal tree, claimed to be thousands of years old, was found. The report reflects on its age, noting it would be ancient even before the United States era and pondering its place in history and nature.

Pacific Coast Jouat America

Glycerine Removes Stains In Delicate Fabrics

A damaged text advises applying glycerine to the stained area with a cloth, let it sit briefly, then rinse with plain water to lift the mark. If necessary, heat a ribbon of glycerine in hot water and apply warm. Cautions note avoid aggressive rubbing on delicate fabrics to prevent damage.

Harvesters Sought for Western Wheat Fields

Canadian National offers low fares for harvest crews traveling to Western Canada. Travel by train via the "Nothing Way" to Winnipeg and beyond. Comfort and meals provided. connections to key wheat districts and stations advertised by CN agents.

Canadian Nationalians Canverdhbe Perth Ludeauidomien Lirpina Catadlan Canada

Vendor and Customer Confront a Junk Yard Trade Tale

An Athuny garage dealer and a visitor ignite a dispute over salvage parts. The traveler, seeking usable components like broken platters and axles, stalls as the dealer pushes a grimy sale. A later visit reveals a New York based operation selling damaged parts to hopeful repairmen, inflating bills and steering customers toward unusable material.

New York Perle Agapa

The Hard Deal of Life and Duty to Others

A compact meditation on bearing burdens, training the self to endure, and valuing service. The writeup contrasts adult responsibility with childlike ease, urging discipline, perseverance, and unity of effort to carry weighty loads and help others.

Girl and Woman Employment Advice from Elisabeth Arnold

Employment expert Elisabeth Arnold urges girls to try any job to gain experience. She notes that even simple tasks teach value and warns against waiting for the perfect opening. Take the best available work and do it well to build skills.

Tor Hileabeth Arnold

Beautiful Homes in Georgetown and Bihrelpton for Sale

Real estate note highlights attractive houses in Georgetown and Bihrelpton at reasonable prices. Prospective buyers are advised to consult before purchasing to compare options and secure a good deal.

Georgetown Bihrelpton

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