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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 21, 1924

Page

3

Dominion Wheat and Flour Industry in Canada Declines in 1920s

The report outlines Canada’s wheat and flour production, noting Atlantic mills and Ontario Quebec and other provinces contributed to outputs. It highlights Montreal as a major bread and flour center and cites output totals and shifts as hor ted by hortrada, with 1928 figures showing changes in regional shares amid evolving milling and packing practices.

Port Royal Anpapolis Pominion Railis Barreie Ontaris Quebec Provincas Montreal

Doctor’s hard bargain with an old town pony and a colt

A gentle country doctor accepts gifts from poor patients while his estate noisily humbles him. His daughter Cicely pushes for fair treatment as the family struggles financially. A clever plan to sell Aladdin the horse earns a lucrative price, changing the doctor’s view of prudence and pride.

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Standard Authors and the Value of Classic Works

A reflective piece argues that classic authors remain vital amid flood of new books. It praises Homer, Virgil, Shakespeare, Milton, Goldsmith and Lamb, noting enduring human insight, memory associations, and the comfort found in enduring literature across generations.

Ong Voluniga Pan Itime Laray Goldsmith Lamb Beott Emerson Grandfather

Red tape tale at West Point sparks clerkly reverence

A historical note from India Interam ing book recounts Capt Richardson praising the Army school’s quartermaster’s office for exacting controls over property. A story recalls a hospital fire near a officer’s house where a nurse’s attempt to borrow extinguishers met with hospital authority and a memorandum receipt left the hospital short.

India West Point Hichardson Army School itagputIne Bena

Freedom and folly in a rain soaked journey

A young man defies his father's instruction to avoid walking home in rain and claims he rode on top with the cab driver. The tale illustrates risk and pride as the boy returns soaked, insisting the ride was grand despite the storm.

Fred Ui Eald Chicago Anaha Plana Ehe Amati Hetio Abe

Fragmentary Era Note Shows Mary in Thought

A garbled excerpt mentions Mary with a furrowed brow and uncertain words. The lines hint at inner reflection and a strained attempt at style or speech. Names or dates are unclear, leaving a fragmentary character sketch.

Woman's Europe trip shows light packing and freedom

Returning Americans recount a European tour with minimal baggage. A woman spent eleven weeks abroad with one brown satin dress, a hat, several garments, and a raincoat, proving travel can require little luggage and encouraging lighter trips for wives and families.

Europe New York Sean Yoven England France Germany Italy

Unclear Garden Scene Noted In Riverside Tale

A fragment describes Easter events with Oggy and Evalyn observing John the hired man in a garden. Beans are planted as a cart is raked, and Evalyn raises her hands in excitement at a small triumph amid the scene.

Oggy Evalyn John Mvylyn

Unvarnished Truth Tells of Navy Rescue Out of Water

A private sailor rescues an officer in distress after a mishap during the British party night. The officer shows surprise at the rescue and offers praise, while fearing gossip might jeopardize his reputation or career.

Harper'd Magazine Mala

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