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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
6
A fragmentary verse piece from 1927 satirically examines self image and human folly. It invites readers to laugh at pretensions while reflecting on moral conduct, social behavior, and personal restraint in a reflective, humorously critical tone.
Twenty years ago in the Free Press issue dated August 15 1907 a weather note asks for rain to ease fall plow work. Other items include local social events church concerts and a walnut tree damage at Englum garden plus a near accident aboard a gasoline launch and school staffing changes. Obituaries list Marjory McDonald and John Mann.
A garbled tale shows a village blacksmith injured and overwhelmed in a surgery. An advertisement pushes a patent remedy for asthma and worms, claiming health benefits for children and promising recovery through a time tested treatment.
The lesson traces David uniting Israel by taking Jerusalem from the Jebusites and naming it capital. He makes Jerusalem the political heart and center of worship, with the Ark brought in, uniting tribes under a single kingdom and stressing religion as the constant rallying point for national life. The piece links ancient events to modern calls for unity and purpose in the Christian daily life.
An elderly farmer traveling with a mare is seen by a palting friend who teases about the animal. The farmer pauses, spits, and replies that the mare interferes with others only by herself, capturing a humorous rural exchange.
The Prataruders event marks the fourth annual Trail Ride with riders traversing Mount Assiniboine and Yoho Valley. The trip includes routes through Canan Recklen and the Great Divide to Sunshine Canyon, with a Grand Pow Wow at Shigpea Puaa and return by Healy Creek. The ride draws on scenic terrain and a history of bold expeditions, amid reflections on nature and exploration.
In a tale from a long street scene a man is accused of leaving without paying. A waiter taps the chest and questions the integrity of a shop customer as the dispute unfolds. A cashier and bystanders weigh in, revealing tension over a debt and the risk of mistaken trust.
Jacob Thamsin, a southern Utah resident, recounts a barter with Chief le Weather and Navajo traders. A White settler spokesmanorganized a blanket exchange, amid fits of difficulty with Indians. The boy Hamlin facilitated a trade, delivering blankets to the chief and returning with a pile of blankets for his people. The tale ends with the boy’s father’s guidance echoed in the successful bargaining.
A historical notice discusses cheese production and storage guidance from the Dominion Department of Agriculture and Canadas dairy authorities. It mentions Ontario and Huron counties, a focus on cheese quality, and public dissemination of cheese testing results. It notes named figures and emphasizes proper handling of cheese for households and markets.
A fragmentary report references scalds and vein injuries treated by a doctor and veterinarian. It mentions wartime context, a speedy recovery, and the handling of injuries at an institution or home. Names and specific places are unclear in the text.
The notice outlines freight delivery by special express freight to Toronto with Keele Street and Bt Clair Avenue as key points. It states weights and timing estimates and pickup options at addresses in Toronto, with terminal and route specifics.
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